Chapter 25
"The only intrinsic evil is the lack of love." -- John Robinson
He came to accept he wasn't going to be able to love her as a human--when he became vampire. So he decided he was going to do it while he still could. When he discovered she didn't know what a bubble-bath was--he bought some along with a bottle of champagne.
After they made love--or should we say, after they had sex--he told her he had a surprise for her.
He took the bottle of champagne from the refrigerator and two glasses with him as he went to the bathroom--filling the tub with hot water as he poured the bubble-bath into the water. He sat watching as the bubbles overfilled the tub--making lots of suds. He placed two small candles in the corners along with the bottle of champagne and two glasses.
He returned to the bedroom saying,
"I have a surprise for you."
He led her into the bathroom holding his hand over her eyes--asking her to keep them closed. He led her to the bathtub having her step into it when she opened her eyes.
"Oh foam," she said innocently making him chuckle.
"It's what we call a bubble-bath--get in--sit in it," he said watching her cautiously sticking her foot into it--wiggling her toes.
When she saw it was safe--she sat looking at him in wonder. He smiled in seeing her innocence and her apparent surprise in the novelty of it--until she began to play with the suds. He noted she was still a little girl in many ways and he was able to tap into it. Though she may have thought it was childish rubbish--she allowed him his desire to do these innocent things when he wanted.
He heard the throaty sounds of her laughter as she discovered the pleasure inherent in something so simple. He knelt by her side bathing her--loving and adoring her as he washed her back. One could only imagine how slick her skin felt with the soap on it. He dabbed a finger into the suds, putting them on her nose when she did the same to him. Eventually she lay back in the suds--enjoying them and the foamy sensation they had on her.