Minato and Tsukiumi scrubbed the floors of the bathhouse. Minato was dressed in the green jumpsuit Miya loaned him while Tsukiumi dressed herself in the same blue two piece swimsuit she wore the last time. As Minato scrubbed the floors, Tsukiumi spread the water out for him to use. Both were nervous though, for they were alone together, and Tsukiumi was two pieces from being completely naked. A bright blush stained their cheeks as they avoided eye contact; however, being alone with Tsukiumi and seeing her in a swimsuit made Minato stare at her from time to time. He admired her heavenly body, seeing how her bikini amplified her large breasts. Minato remembers watching her fight; how she fights so gracefully and beautifully. He found himself staring at her long, silky legs and shifting to her rather nice ass. Minato blushed deeper and shook his head to erase the thoughts, but he just couldn't help.
Tsukiumi could feel Minato staring at her; it made her blush as well, seeing his gaze focus on her body and assets. When she turned to face him, Minato quickly looked away to make it seem he wasn't staring.
"Minato," Tsukiumi calledo out. The ashikabi jumped a little and straightened up.
"Um, ye-ye-yes Tsukiumi?"
"Art thou staring at me?" She questioned. Minato gulped a little and stuttered to find his words.
"I'm...sorry. I didn't mean to stare."
"Why is thee apologizing?" The water sekirei asked back. Minato scratched his cheek. "If thou wishes to stare, then I do not mind, just not too intently."
Minato faced Tsukiumi and saw the innocent pose she was in. Much like last time when she offered to let him stare at her breasts, she entered the same innocent pose as last time. A bright red blush covered her cheeks as she avoided Minato's gaze. The ashikabi nodded slowly, looking her up and down. Tsukiumi felt embarrassed at her husband's gaze analyzing her.
"Tsukiumi, may I feel your skin for a bit?" Minato asked sheepishly. Tsukiumi saw how nervous he was and the innocent face he put on as well. She knew he would never hurt her and accepted his request. Minato approached her and placed a hand on her arm, where he gently slid his fingers around, feeling her smooth and soft skin. It tickled Tsukiumi a little, causing her to giggle.
"That tickles," she told him.
"Do you want me to stop?" He asked back. The water sekirei shook her head no. She enjoyed having her husband spend alone time with her and didn't want to stop yet.
"You may proceed."
Minato nodded and resumed touching her skin; he slid his hand around her shoulders, massaging them carefully. Their faces flushed brighter from how close they were. Their hearts were pounding fast, racing like never before, except when they first kissed and established their contract. Speaking of which, Minato soon found himself staring at Tsukiumi's lips. He remembered when they first kissed, her lips felt so soft against his. Minato gulped again and stepped closer to Tsukiumi. He titled her chin up, confusing her, and then kissed her on impulse. Tsukiumi's eyes widened in surprise, but she soon melted into the warmth and let out a soft moan. She kissed him back and snaked her arms around Minato's neck, deepening their kiss. They kissed for a while, moving their lips in tandem, and embracing the other tightly. Tsukiumi's breasts pushed against Minato's chest, making said chest thump harder.
'He's kissing me. My husband is kissing me.' Tsukiumi said in her head.
When they pulled back, Tsukiumi mentally moaned in disappointment. They avoided eye contact with one another, but found their hands unintentionally intertwining fingers together.
"Uh, sorry for the sudden kiss; I just...couldn't help it," Minato said. Tsukiumi shook her head.
"I do not mind. Thou art my husband; it's natural for us to kiss. It means we love each other."
She felt her heart beating even faster than before. She wanted to ask him, but feared what he might say. She knew who he truly desired, but it didn't stop her for trying. Her mind and heart screamed at her to ask, reassuring her that it will be alright, but she still feared the conclusion.
"Tsukiumi, is something wrong? Did I do something wrong?" Minato asked. Tsukiumi shook her head no again.
"Thee has done nothing wrong, far from it. It's just; I wish to ask you something."
"What is it?" Minato asked back. Tsukiumi felt nervousness slam into her like a truck, but it wasn't like her in the slightest. Normally, she could just come out and say it, but after the passionate kiss she just shared with her husband, she felt nervous asking such a question. "Tsukiumi, you can ask me anything; you know that. I'll listen to everything you wish to say."
Tsukiumi lifted her head and looked at her husband, but she couldn't find the courage to ask him such an important question.
"Minato."