I took it and followed him down a corridor. We turned into a dark room illuminated by what looked like glow worms that clung to the ceiling. It was quiet here, nearly silent.
“What is this place?” I whispered, not wanting to disturb the tranquility of the room.
“It’s the quiet cavern. It is where people can go if they’re feeling overwhelmed.”
He continued walking and I followed him to the far end of the space.
“This is a basin full of salt water. You can float in it and ease your worries for a while. At least that’s what Brexl says it does for him.”
I peered over the edge of the basin and looked in awe at the sensory deprivation tank.
“I don’t have a swimsuit.” I frowned down at the basin that I longed to take a dip in.
“What is a swimsuit?” Orsu gave me a puzzled look.
“It’s what you wear when you’re going into water in a public place. Anyone could walk in on me in here, and I don’t want to get my clothes wet, so I’m assuming I’d have to get naked.”
“Oh, no need to worry about that. I’ll sit at the entrance to make sure no one disturbs you,” Orsu grinned.
I looked down at the basin again and decided it was too good of an opportunity to pass up. “And you won’t look?”
Orsu gave me a wry smile but promised not to look.
“Okay, I’ll do it,” I said with determination.
The big bear shifter made his way toward the entrance.
“Orsu?” I wrapped my hand around his arm to get his attention. “Thank you for showing me this. I don’t know how you knew this is what I needed, but I’m grateful you did.”
He gazed down at my hand on his arm and blushed a dark blue. “Of course.”
I released him and he continued toward the entrance, facing away from the basin, giving me the privacy I’d requested.
Orsu
I stood at the entrance of the cave facing away from Julie as she removed her garments and stepped into the water. She let out a small moan that made my cock stiffen. Goddess help me, but I hoped she’d moan again. Would she sound like that if I brought her pleasure?
I could hear water slosh over the sides of the basin as she settled in, and even though I wanted to sneak a peek at what I knew would be her beautifully naked body, I held true to my word and kept my eyes forward.
After a long while, however, I grew nervous when I didn’t hear Julie move again. Should I check on her? What if she had fallen asleep? I couldn’t let her drown.
“Julie?” I called over my shoulder, but there was no answer.
I walked backward a few steps and tried again. “Julie?” Again there was no answer.
I turned around and walked forward with my hand over my eyes. I held my other hand out in front of me and walked until I bumped into the basin.
“Orsu?” Julie giggled at the sight of me. “What are you doing?”
“I didn’t hear you moving. I wanted to make sure you hadn’t fallen asleep,” I confessed.
“Oh, I’m alright. Thank you for checking on me. I couldn’t hear you with my ears under the water.” She paused for a moment and continued. “I think I’ll get out now.”
With my eyes still covered I gave her a quick nod and turned around to give her privacy as she dressed.
“This was very nice. I feel more relaxed than I have since I got here.” Her voice grew louder as she drew closer to me, until I felt her hand on my arm gently turning me around.
Her smile was radiant and the tension that usually showed in the tight set of her shoulders had diminished.
