Chapter 23: Soothing Waters

As the warm water continued to envelop them, Sangwoo's hands began to move, his fingers gently tracing the contours of Jason's body. Jason felt a sense of relaxation wash over him as Sangwoo's hands worked, washing away the remnants of their earlier exertions. The soap suds glided across Jason's skin, cleansing and soothing, and he couldn't help but let out a soft sigh of pleasure. Sangwoo's movements were gentle, almost tender, as he washed Jason's body. He worked from Jason's shoulders, down to his chest, and then his stomach, his fingers careful as he cleaned between Jason's legs. Jason felt himself relaxing further, his body letting go of any remaining tension as Sangwoo's hands worked their magic. As Sangwoo washed him, Jason found himself leaning back, his head resting on Sangwoo's shoulder, and his body cuddling into his chest. Sangwoo's arms wrapped around him, holding him close, and Jason felt a sense of safety, of being protected, wash over him. He let out a soft sigh, his body relaxing even further as Sangwoo's warmth seeped into his bones. The water continued to lap around them, a soothing background noise, as Sangwoo finished washing Jason's body. He rinsed the soap away, and then gently lifted Jason out of the water, cradling him in his arms. Jason felt himself being lifted, and then he was out of the water, and being dried off by Sangwoo's gentle hands. Sangwoo's touch was careful as he dried Jason's body, working from his shoulders, down to his toes. Jason felt himself shivering slightly, but it wasn't from cold, it was from the gentle stimulation of Sangwoo's touch. As he was dried, Jason couldn't help but gaze up at Sangwoo, his eyes meeting Sangwoo's, and for a moment, they just stared at each other. Finally, Sangwoo finished drying Jason, and with a gentle smile, he set him down on the bed. Jason lay back, feeling the softness of the mattress envelop him, and Sangwoo's hands continued to stroke his body, gentle and soothing. Sangwoo's eyes never left Jason's face, his gaze filled with warmth, and affection, and Jason felt himself melting into that gaze, his body and mind relaxing, as he let himself be cared for by the man he... well, Jason wasn't quite sure what his feelings were, but he knew he was in a place of vulnerability, and trust, with Sangwoo.