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Warm water. It's always nice to bathe in warm water when it's freezing outside. Johnny felt her body sink into the tub. It felt really nice, it's been a while since she had a hot bath. Well, it had been a while since she washed at all. The race didn't give her the opportunity to anyway. She felt her muscles soothe, dirt and grime being washed away. Her eyelids fluttered shut. The tub was huge, really. Across from her is where Gyro sat. Her long curly hair was practically floating on the waters surface.
The room was silent, a comforting feeling filled with steam.
They really had no real reason to bathe together. It came to mind and they did it. They don't make being bare infront of eachother a big deal, it felt somewhat routine now. It's just something they sometimes do. Johnny didn't like being naked infront of other people since the incident. But for some reason she didn't mind it when it was with Gyro. She felt comfortable in ways she never felt with anybody else. That thought is somewhat scary the more Johnny thinks about it. She didn't think she deserved to feel as such with her.
It was a winter night, the snow was falling pretty hard. Johnny and Gyro both decided that it was best if they stayed at one of the hotels. The hotel had a really nice comfortable bed and also a pretty nice bathroom.
"This feels nice." Gyro spoke, she had always been the one to break silences. Johnny opened her eyes, staring at her body beneath the water. "It sure does, it was so cold outside." Her Kentucky accent thick like butter. Gyro smiled, "Have you ever taken a bath with somebody like this?" she asked, tolong her head slightly. Johnny shrugged, she probably did a couple of times but she didn't really remember it. "Probably." It reminded Johnny of her past. She used to sleep around so much she couldn't remember who she slept with. Its been what, two years? "I used to bathe together with my sisters a lot when i was younger," Gyro mentioned, "Besides that i've never really shared a tub like this."
Was this considered intimate? Johnny wondered. She didn't know why she wondered it in the first place.
Johnny stared at Gyro. Her skin was rather tan when compared to Johnnys ghostly pale skin. Her eyes had thick eyelashes and shining green eyes. Her nose was shaped beautifully. Her lips plump and green. She really was beautiful.
"You want me to wash your back?" Gyro offerred out of the blue. It was so sudden, however, for some reason, Johnny wanted her too. With some slight hesitance, she nodded. "I hope that didn't sound too weird.. I just figured since we're friends and all.. it wouldn't hurt" She explained. Johnny stayed silent as Gyro slowly shifted her position, She reached for the sponge and began lathering Johnnys back with the soap. Her touch was gentle. Johnny shivered despite the warmth. She couldn't help it. "Hope it's not too rude to ask, but what's the star on your back? I've been meaning to ask you for a while." She could feel Gyros finger tracing the outline of the star. "It's a birthmark, runs in my family.." Johnny answered. She could feel Gyros delicate fingers run down her back, making her sigh.
It made a strange feeling bubble up inside her. Her heart race.
Gyro whispered, "It feels nice, being here with you." Johnny couldn't agree more. A fond smile peeped on her face. "I don't know why, but being with you just feels nice, whatever it is." Johnny stated, looking down. "Maybe its because you're comfortable with me?" Gyro suggested. "I don't know, i've never felt this comfortable with anybody." Gyro chuckled softly, "Well throughout this race, we care for eachother and that's all that matters isnt it? We are kind of forced to be glued together." She answered. Johnny wonders whether or not she wanted to be.. quote 'glued' to her or not. Sometimes she felt like a burden since she'd probably have higher chances of winning without her. Something in her gut told her she didn't, but how soft Gyro had been with her makes a small part in her brain doubt it. It made her hopeful. Hell, if Gyro was here offering to scrub her back then she probably doesnt mind being with her. Company is never a bad thing.
Suddenly, Gyro spoke, "Can I.. wash the other parts of your body too?" The uncertainty in her voice was clear. Johnny could tell she immediately regretted saying it. But.. a part of Johnny wanted her touch. A part of her wanted for it to never end, no matter how weird it sounds. Johnny leaned her body against Gyros. "Sure, wouldn't hurt." She responded. Gyro then started to lather Johnnys shoulders, neck, stomach, chest, and legs. In her touch she could feel the hesitance and gentleness. She felt the warmth of Gyros body, something comforting. "I like your touch." Johnny admitted, "It makes me feel safe, like being with you. I feel I'm lucky to've met you,"
Gyro didn't respond, but her hands spoke for her. Her hands moved more firmly and more confidently on Johnnys body. Her head rested on Johnnys shoulder. Her hair tickling Johnnys cheeks.
"I like being alone with you." Gyro admitted with a chuckle. Johnny could feel her heart beating faster on her back. "I.. love you." And it all Made sense for Johnny in that moment. Her words weren't anything big or dramatic, it was simple, but still it meant the world to Johnny. "Just, throughout this whole race, you're the only one that i trust and care about. I couldn't imagine it with any other person." She spoke. Throughout the race, they've bonded together through every situation. Johnny always assumed it was all just to survive.. but, she realized that she really did love Gyro. She loved her like she would with a boy, and there's no denying that. Gyro Made her fall in love for the first time in a while. And it felt sweet. "It's just, you're such a strong and determined person, it's hard not to, you know, fall for you." The words felt familiar in her ears, but in her heart it felt different.
"I love you too." Johnny responded, her words certain, as if she had known all her life. They both chuckled. Johnny leaned closer to Gyro, looking in the water where her body seemed to perfectly fit between Gyros legs, it's like two puzzle pieces. Even if she couldn't feel her legs, she knew Gyro must've felt the same.
Gyro continued washing Johnny, her movements felt more tender and loving by the moment.
Johnny felt the race was all worth it just for this moment. To be in the arms of somebody who she loved and loved her back.
She turned her head to the side, looking at Gyros stupid grinning face. She shifted her position and held her face in her hands. Chapped lips met another, and Johnny could feel her heart pounding in her chest. The kiss wasn't a hungry passionate kiss or anything special. It was more of a small peck. Small but meaningful. Johnny held Gyro, resting her head on her chest, and Gyro held onto her tighter.
Maybe everything was gonna be all worth it in the end.