Herbal Bath

Li Yichen PoV

"What am I going to do with you, little bunny~?"

Hearing Gao Chen's exasperated, yet mirth filled tone, I gulped slightly as I made a decision.

Getting up from the bed, I stumbled towards her, only to be caught in her arms as she flickered forwards, her amused expression replaced with one of worry.

"G-Gao Chen..."

Muttering her name, I looked up from her chest and smiled slightly, much to her annoyance.

"Must you be so damn difficult, Yi'er? Rest! You need to rest!"

However, as I felt a certain part of her press against me, I continued to smile as I grabbed at it, making her grit her teeth.

"Let me help you..."

She shivered at my whisper, and I could feel her entire body stiffening at my words, before she gasped as I wrapped my hands around it directly.

Pulling her into the bed with me, I huddled against her chest as we laid there together, both of us growing hotter as we embraced the other.

I knew that I was playing with fire, but at the moment I didn't care if I got burnt.

So, I began to soothe some of Gao Chen's aches, the tanned Cultivator panting as I took care of her.

Each of her little pants and gasps were adorable, and I found my heart pounding at each, wanting to make her make more of those noises.

I was also anticipating her 'revenge' against me later, but for the moment I wanted her to feel better.

Which is why we were in bed for a few short minutes, before the woman trembled and erupted against me, her orange eyes hazy as she stared at me.

"Fuck... Damnit, Yi'er... I swear to-!"

Leaning forwards, I placed a kiss on her lips before trying to pull away, only to giggle as she rolled on top of me, the anger in her gaze making my heart swell.

"Oh no you don't, you bitch! You're not getting away with just that... if you want to play with me, make sure I feel satisfied..."

I nodded as I stared up at her, and I smirked slightly as I wrapped my arms around her neck, pulling her closer as I whispered "Tell me what to do, Chen'er..."

However, we both froze as my words were replayed in both our minds.

Specifically, one part of that...

Chen'er.

I called her Chen'er.

"Did you just..?"

Shivering under her, I saw a mixture of surprise and... something else in those orange eyes of hers, and I gulped as I looked away.

"What did you ca-"

Thankfully, I was saved by a knock at the door, which made Gao Chen growl before she got up, swiftly fixing her robes before walking away.

My heart continued to pound in my chest, and I felt nauseous for a moment, wondering if I messed up.

It had just slipped out, and now I myself grew confused.

Did...

I know I wanted for her to be just mine, but did I l-love her?

Like how Mother loves Mom?

W-Was that what I felt?

My confusion grew alongside my nausea, only for it to spike as Gao Chen returned to the bed, her hard orange eyes fixed on me as she held a basket of herbs in her hand.

"Come on."

Her tone was just as hard as her eyes, and I began to tremble as I tried to get to my feet.

Swaying slightly, I staggered to the side, only to be caught by Gao Chen, who was looking down at me.

Sighing, she used her Qi to allow the basket to float beside us, while she scooped me up into her arms, making me yelp in surprise.

Peering up at her face, I blushed as she pursed her lips, before the woman sighed.

"Alright, let's go..."

Nodding, I buried my face into her chest, inhaling her ginger scent as she walked us to her bath.

When we entered, I was swiftly stripped and laid into the water, where I watched as Gao Chen started to prepare and add the herbs to the warm water.

Staring at her as she worked, I continued to take in her serious, expert movements as she plucked the leaves from a Frost Nettle, before she split the stem of a Yankoi.

Her movements were mesmerizing, and eventually she glanced up at me, her brow raised as she asked "What?"

Blushing at being caught, I turned away and submerged myself into the medicinal bath, enjoying the various scents and sensations that swirled around me.

Not getting an answer, Gao Chen just shrugged as she went back to work, and I lounged comfortably in the bath for a few more minutes, the silence both warm and worrying.

Occasionally I would peek over my shoulder at her, wondering if she felt anything about me bathing before her, only to either lose myself to her looks or to pout as she continued to work, ignoring me.

Not knowing what to feel, I let out a huff as I drifted around on my back, the large pool that was her 'bath' wrapping around my body and enveloping me in its warmth.

Laying my hands on my stomach, I stroked the small bump and smiled, enjoying the way the herbs energies seeped into my body and aiding my baby's growth.

Eventually, the tanned woman sighed as she finished what she was doing, and I watched as she stood up.

Rolling out her shoulders, she licked her lips as she smirked down at me, making me shiver slightly as I watched her brush her robe off of her body, before she tossed off her pants and undershirt.

Revealing her muscular body to me, and another rather impressive 'muscle', Gao Chen slid into the pool and strode over to me, instantly pulling me into an embrace.

Leaning down, she pressed her lips against mine, while her hands caressed my back.

The gentle tenderness of the embrace surprised me, but I responded to her actions as best I could, pressing myself further into her arms before allowing her access to my mouth.

Releasing me moments later, the tanned woman stared down at me for a moment, before she sighed.

"I... I don't hate you calling me Chen'er..."

Scratching her cheek, she looked away as she coughed slightly, and I tilted my head as I stared at her, surprised by her admission.

"It's not my preference... honestly... I think I would prefer..."

Seeing her cheeks darken slightly, I froze as I stared at the woman before me, wondering where the domineering, harsh Gao Chen had gone.

Sensing my gaze, the woman stiffened for a moment before coughing, only for her hard expression to return moments later.

"Fuck it, I don't care. Now, come here... Finish what you started, little bunny..."

I yelped as she dragged me towards the wall, where she sat and pulled me forwards, before I was forced to relieve her of her aches again.

Of course, while I used to hate it, her ginger taste had grown on me, and I tried my hardest to soothe the woman responsible for my child.

My confused heart was untangling and reforming each day, and this togetherness helped piece part of it back together...

Even if I was left with aches of my own by the end of it.