Heating Up

"Are you sure you wanna try it?" Dave asked. "It's a little warm for this sort of thing. You could join the others watching the television."

Daphne nodded. "As long as it isn't an imposition? I learned about them in Muggle Studies class but I've never actually tried one before! Plus I understand it's Melfina's story? Seems they're halfway through and I'd hate to have them start over from the beginning just for me. I'll catch up on my own time."

Dave nodded and chuckled as he readied the hot tub. It was a good reminder that they all had different experiences. "I don't mind at all. I think I'll join you for at least a little while. It's another good way for dealing with fatigue. It'll be nice in the moonlight under the stars."

Daphne blushed. She hadn't thought about that. She would be alone with him again only this time wearing the damnable skimpy bathing suit. She looked at his powerful masculine physique thinking, *He's impressively built for a wizard. Only a bit older than I am and fairly handsome-* she blushed even more and shook her head. *No! Do not go there, Daphne Greengrass! That's not how a proper young witch from the noble house of Greengrass should think! Mind yourself! He's also a powerful opponent! And you still haven't figured out how to deal with him yet! Keep your gaurd up and your priorities straight!*

"There," Dave said nodding checking the temperatures. "That should do it but test it first and see if it's too your liking. We can adjust it from there." He was glad Tink had relieved some of his pressure earlier. Looking at Daphne it was hard not be excited. She was quite beautiful in her way. Her lovely long hair and creamy skin were complimented by her deep green eyes... and the dark green bikini that was very revealing of fine, supple limbs and delicious curves as she bent over to check the temperature tucking her hair behind her ear showing off quite a bit of-

Dave looked away. *What the hell?!* he thought. *Who gave her that bikini anyway?! It isn't "micro" or anything but it is definitely way "too small"! Didn't any of the others have something closer to her proportions? Wait... hold up... was it because it was green?* he rubbed his chin.

Daphne smiled and pulled her hand out. "I think that'll do nicely... where are all the bubbles?"

Dave shook his head and smiled turning back. "We can turn on and adjust the jets once we get in but I'll put it on the lowest setting for you now. Why don't you get in."

He did just that and Daphne laughed as the jets turned on and the water bubbled. "Delightful! Muggles sure do think up some wonderfully delightful things! Practically magical!" She began to climb gingerly then ease herself slowly into the water.

Dave swallowed watching. "Damn that's hot..." he muttered. Either she was a hottie before or RealDreams had really polished her up nicely. Either way she was super model sexy.

"Oh no. Too hot for you?" Daphne asked tilting her head after just catching his comment.

Dave nodded once opening his mouth... then quickly shook his head. "No, no. That should be just fine. I'll get in now." *Watch your tongue dumb ass!* he mentally chided himself as he climbed in now.

Now Daphne watched him. *That's right, Daphne. Study your opponent carefully. He's rather tall. Athletic. Little scars here and there from adventures but nothing disfiguring... gives him a kind of roguish appearance actually. Very attractive in its way especially that crooked little smile he gives that screams "I'm up to no good"! I bet he was such a little heartbreaker in school! No! Pay no attention to the devilishly handsome, slightly older, somewhat dark wizard with his strong, fine body and large... hands! Big, strong hands on the nearly naked man making your heart race, joining you for a romatic evening in what's essentially a big bubbling cauldron like turning you both into a potion. Melding and melting together into each other with his big, strong body and big, strong hands and even you've heard the rumors that that can mean a big, strong-!* Daphne sat up and fanned herself with her hand. "You were right! Quite warm indeed!"

Dave looked and licked his lips watching how she fanned her face and cleavage. Rather nice cleavage. Sweat running down her delicious looking skin already as her breasts bobbed ever so slightly in the gently roiling water. "Ahem... yes," he said. "Shall I adjust it a little now that we're in?"

She smiled and nodded. "Please do just a bit. The jets do feel quite nice... maybe more of that?"

Dave smiled and nodded. He turned the temperature down just a tiny bit as requested. "Ok, I'll slowly increase the jets a bit at a time. You tell me when you like them and we'll try that for a bit."

She nodded and he started making the adjustments gradually. *Oh that does feel good,* he thought... still it was hard not to stare as the water bubbled merrily around the bikini clad beauty. *Speaking of back to the mystery. Now who have I seen wear something that small and green? Hmm...! Tink! Of course! In her taller form when she wants to pretend play at how she was and then be naughty! Even like that she's still quite petite. Dammit. What game is she and-*

"Hey~o!" Harley said cheerfully coming out in her robe with her hands behind her back. "Mind if I join you guys? Dying to try this bad mama jama myself! These things are so fun!"

"Of course not. Please do,"Daphne said feeling a bit disappointed *Wait- disappointed?* but also relieved a bit and smiling. Surely things won't escalate *Wait- Escalate?!* now that they weren't alone. She also noticed the water jets were tuned up quite nicely in their moment of distraction... it wasn't at all bad though. "Oh! Uh, that's quite nice actually, David. Thank you!"

Dave nodded and left the jets set to their current level. He had gotten distracted too. He'd intended to go slower but they were already at "medium". He chuckled to himself as "Medium" wasn't, there were quite a few settings beyond "High". He smirked looking at Harley. *Speaking of "high settings" a wild Harley Quinn appears. Yeah... they're up to something alright! Two wonderfully, mischievous plotters! And now Plotter Number Two shows up? Must be time for the Second Act.* "Well now, if it isn't the party girl and hostess with the mostest herself... and what do you have there my Clown Princess of Crime?"

Harley shrugged and revealed the champagne from RealDreams in a bucket and Lady Fingers appeared and started setting put glasses. "Tah dah! You are a double winner so they gave us two sooo... do ya wanna?"

Dave chuckled and smiled. "Yes... yes, WE are all winners, my dear! Let me dry my hands and I'll pop it... unless you'd like to do the honors? Daphne. You're of age correct? Would you like some?"

Daphne blinked. "You want me to celebrate with you? Celebrate your "winning" me?" She arched an eyebrow.

Dave started to open his mouth but Harley beat him to it. "Uh, Noooo... duh! What did you think we been doing all evening? We're celebrating your arrival! Woo hoo! Pop that top baby! While I just climb in here next to Daph!"

"What? Celebrating our arrival... D-Daph?" Daphne asked while Dave chuckled untwisting the top... and speaking of tops Harley dropped her robe to reveal. "Harley!" Daphne whispered. "You've lost your top!"

Harley shrugged grinning and posing there giving everyone an eyeful before she climbed in. She said, "No I didn't... I ditched it. Who needs tops? I almost ditched the bottoms too. These things are fun for adults and they're best enjoyed au naturel... right, Puddin'?" She asked Dave eyeing his clearly growing excitement with Daphne.

*Pop! Fizz!*

The champagne cork came out and Dave feared that Harley had made the faux pas of shaking the bottle but was relieved that she hadn't. He understood. The girls were seriously playing around.

Harley reached past and grabbed two of the glasses holding them out for him to fill while bouncing around enough to jiggle delightfully and playfully while holding the glasses steadily. She was also trying to judge Daphne's reaction... after all, Dave's was now becoming super obvious! She grinned because it seemed Daphne was...

Daphnee was in shock... and having a most difficult time. First it was hard to process that this whole little impromptu party had been partly for her. It was a 'welcome' party... and she felt so foolish to not have seen that before now. Of course it was. They'd specifically tried to make tasty food she'd not experienced on short notice. They'd included or invited her into every activity they could... and Lady Fingers too she realized as she watched Harley knock on the box and hand her a celebratory glass. It was a definitely a party in celebration of their unexpected arrival. A bit rushed in places but very thoughtfully done.

She was also having great difficulty trying to look at Dave's erection without actually having to look at his erection. It wasn't (It was!) like she WANTED to particularly look at it. She just... couldn't help but notice it a little (A lot!)... it wasn't (was!) like she wanted to notice how thick and long it appeared to be. Was there a better way to observe? (Yes!) Of course! What Harley (whose beautiful tits are hard not to stare at too!) said earlier. The adult way to properly enjoy this was... naked.

*I'm not ready,* she thought while the little nagging voices in her head said, *"You'll never BE ready for these things. One simply does them, Daphne! Don't be a shrinking snake!" And the other voice said, "Proper young ladies don't engage in such behavior, Daphne! You're an embaressment to the House of Greengrass! First at Hogwarts with your unimpressive showing in the house of Slytherin! Then you and your Sister with your mudblood tolerance and-"*

She shut that other thought, the voice who sounded like her parents, out. She hated that voice sometimes! She wanted to go her own way! That's what Greengrass is supposedly about! But she was adult enough to know that wasn't actually always the case. As often her "noble" ancestors were pioneers and visionaries it was just as often, no more so if she was honest, that they were merely political opportunists. Power brokers and scheming players trying to always better themselves and gain the maximum profit from the minimum risk and expendature. Never jeopardizing position. Stay safely neutral but friendly with all sides. Do secret favors and backroom deals to garner favor no matter who comes out on top... or worse set two powers up to fail and then swoop in when they're both weak and sieze glory and victory...

... not that there was anything wrong with that latter thinking, mind you. That's how the game should be played if one was clever. But the former was so... tepid and boring! Not adventurous or exciting at all. Could one even call it ambitious? Only in a very placid way. And she wanted to be...

Daphne swallowed and smiled. "Yes. I'm of age to purchase and an adult and... in that case. I should very much like a glass, David. Thank you both so much." She understood now. Harley, the beautiful and adventurously fun and scheming, topless Harley, grinned at her and passed her a glass. *I could learn from her too!* She thought. *She maybe crazy... but she's not afraid to go after what she wants and take it! She's definitely dangerous... but possibly a danger I could use... and even learn to emulate a little and enjoy?* She looked at Dave, and his fascinatingly engorged serpent, as he sat back down with them and realized in the look he shared with Harley. *That's one of the things he loves about her! That's something I could "offer" him in exchange... if I'm bold enough to try. Maybe not yet... maybe not ever. But it is... a possibility...*

Dave held out his glass in toast. "To you ladies. Welcome! Cheers!"

"Yeah! Welcome! Cheers!" Harley echoed.

Lady Fingers held up her glass a bit higher as well.

Daphne smiled. She held forth her glass. "Thank you. Cheers!"

[David Stark Pepper Tinker Bell Harley Quinn Melfina VSD02C Princess Hilda R. Dorothy Wayneright Lady Fingers and Daphne Greengrass

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