I sat, almost lay if I'm honest, in the bath, a liberal layer of bubbles covering me almost up to my neck. I didn't get to take baths often, I only had a shower back home. I was in the city for a work conference though, and apparently the most cost effective accommodation was a small apartment for myself and my colleague, two bedrooms and one bathroom. I'd worked with Sarah for a couple of years, since she started and we'd always gotten along well. She was smart, fun, and easy to talk to. Attractive too, although when she'd mentioned her now-ex girlfriend I'd resigned myself to just the odd admiring glance and friendly banter.
I was glad when the job had picked the two of us for this trip, Sarah was much easier to get on with than a lot of other people in the office and we'd had a good day. Admittedly, I was tired though and needed to unwind. The bath seemed like the way to do it. I'd forgotten how relaxing a good soak was, my next pace should definitely have a tub.
I was lost in my own thoughts, eyes closed, when the door opened. My eyes snapped open as Sarah walked in, glancing down at me with a smirk. "Oh god, sorry!" I spluttered. "Should've locked the door."
"Don't worry." She replied, not breaking stride as she walked up to the mirror, wiping away a little condensation and checking her lipstick. It was a deep red, that contrasted with her complexion, and her dark hair pulled back in a professional ponytail. She still wore her clothes from the day, a black jacket over a white blouse and a skirt over some dark tights. That skirt was fairly short, and showed off the curve of her... nope! Must not do that, especially not now, the bubbles might not be able to camouflage a reaction.
She turned to face me just as I managed to take my eyes off the skirt. "You look comfy in there." She said teasingly. "Got enough bubbles?"
"Eh, I didn't want to go overboard." I replied, mustering as much chill as I could in this slightly weird situation, propping one arm over the side of the bath in an attempt to look casual.I don't think it worked. "But they should help me get nice and clean." Somehow I managed not to cringe at my own terrible banter, I was definitely flustered.