Many more hours...

It was great to be back with Claire, it was like you two were never apart all these years. The chemistry you both had was flawless and your conversations just flowed so well between each other. You continued to sit there, side by side, holding hands and occasionally looking into each other's eyes for many hours sharing stories of your life.

Suddenly, Claire starts to let out a yawn, which is reciprocated by yourself.

"Looks like we should probably get some rest." Claire asks

"Probably a smart idea, it appears most of my cuts are close to fully healed, now to sleep well and let my internal body recover as well." you reply

"Now close your eyes." Claire grins at you as she sits up in the springs, her neck and above the only parts out of the water.

"Huh?"

"Close your eyes Darien." she repeats

"What for?"

"I'm not stupid." Her cheeks bunch up as she smiles at you "The way you were staring at me earlier I almost felt like some piece of meat." she laughs "and I know this cloth wrap and cloth undergarments do not hide much after they get wet. Sooo, with that said, Close your eyes!" she coyly says again

"Oh come on Claire, we're both adults here" you roll your eyes, pretending you don't care. "Not like I haven't seen better before."

Claire's mouth just drops open "wow wow wow. Thanks for thinking so highly of your big sister."

"I didn't mean th..."

"Close your eyes or else your big sister is going to kick your ass again" she gives your arm a punch under water

"Fine!" you eventually agree as your eyes close shut.