(All characters in the story are 18 years or older.)
Walking into the hallway I retrieve a big clean fluffy towel from the closet. I smell it's comforting flowery scent as I walk to the laundry room and pop it into the dryer and start it. (after all, a warm towel is best after a nice bath, and it's only the best for my Daddy) I make my way into the bedroom and grab a few items and bring them into the bathroom with me setting everything down on the counter.
Kneeling next to the bathtub I turn the water on and test it, turning the cold down just a touch. I test it again and it's just right. Standing up, I turn away from the tub and set my attention to the items I brought with me. After arranging the candles on the countertop I light them and turn off the light. I smile to myself, mesmerized by the way the candles sway and dance while lighting the room; I love candle light. I stare into the flames a moment before remembering that I have forgotten to add the bath oil to the water.
Grabbing the bottle of Amber Spice bath oil, I unscrew the cap and hold the bottle to my nose, and breath in it's sultry, earthen scent before pouring the required amount into the running water. Setting the bottle back on the counter I put the matching body wash next to the tub and open one of the drawers next to the sink. Pulling out a new bath sponge, I place it next to the body wash on the floor. Sitting on the side of the tub, I reach over and turn off the water. After standing up I survey the room to make sure nothing is amiss; everything looks perfect.
I pad down the hallway into the living room to let you know that your bath is ready. When I step towards your chair I see that you have dozed off. You've had a long day at work and at the first opportunity to relax, your exhaustion took over, giving you no choice but to comply. I pick up the remote from the coffee table and press record on the DVR so it will record the remainder of the movie that is playing on the television.
Gazing at your sleeping form I suddenly become apprehensive. I do not wish to interrupt your nap, but on the other hand, I know that a bath may help you release some of the stress from your day at work. I take a deep breath and sigh. Stepping up to your chair I reach out and timidly touch my hand to yours.
Finding my voice, I call out softly, "Daddy?"
You do not move, not even so much as twitch. This is going to be more difficult than I thought... then I get an idea.
I place my hand on the head of the chair and ease myself down into your lap. Tucking my legs under me, I snuggle into your sleeping form. I breath in deep, inhaling your musky sweet scent. You turn your face to me and for a split second I fear that I may have woken you up. But when you continue to sleep I reach up and lightly trace the line along your jaw with my index finger. You let out a faint groan and open your eyes. There is a brief moment of confusion that flickers across your face until you realize the source of your disturbance. Before you can say a word I explain, "Daddy, I tried to wake you up, but when you didn't I decided that a more evasive plan of action would have to be take-" you interrupt me.
"Invasive." I look up at you, a look of confusion crosses my face. "Invasive," you repeat. "you said evasive, you meant invasive, Kitten." you smile down at me. I realize my error and look down at my lap, embarrassed. I don't remember what I was going to say... you save me by asking a question. "Well, your 'evasive' plan of action worked, I'm awake. But what did you wake me up for Darlin'?" When I don't answer you hook a finger under my chin and tilt my head, forcing me to look into your eyes. "Why did you wake me, Lil baby?"
"Well, I drew a bath for you Daddy, I thought you might like one after work..." my last word barely a whisper, when you didn't offer any input I had trailed off, my voice getting smaller and smaller. You continue to look at me, for what feels like forever, and I fear that perhaps I had made the wrong decision, and I should have let you continue to sleep.
When you sense my uncertainty you smile and say "Well, I think that sounds like a wonderful idea!" You move to stand up and I take the hint and hop down from your lap. Standing up, you stretch and let out a yawn.
We make our way to the bathroom and you compliment my efforts to create a peaceful atmosphere. "Baby, this is beautiful."