Chapter 7: A New Beginning

As they hugged, the warm sunlight streaming through the windows, Mario felt a sense of peace wash over him. Peach slowly pulled back, a gentle smile on her face. "I think I'm going to get up and take a shower," she said, her voice soft and gentle. "It's been a while since I've had a chance to freshen up." Mario nodded, his eyes following her as she swung her legs over the side of the bed. "That sounds like a great idea," he said, his voice filled with relaxation. Peach stood up, stretching her arms above her head. Her hair cascaded down her back, and Mario couldn't help but feel a pang of desire. She caught him staring and smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Want to join me?" she asked, her voice husky. Mario's heart skipped a beat. He had been hoping that she would ask him to join her, but he wasn't sure if he should. They had talked about taking their relationship to the next level, and he didn't want to push her too hard. But as he looked into her eyes, he saw the invitation there. He nodded, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'd love to." Peach smiled, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Great," she said, turning to head towards the bathroom. "I'll get the water started." Mario watched her go, his heart racing with anticipation. He threw off the covers and got out of bed, following her into the bathroom. The shower was already running, and Peach was standing under the stream of water, her eyes closed in bliss. Mario's mouth went dry as he watched her. He couldn't help but feel a sense of desire wash over him. He slowly undressed, his eyes fixed on Peach's figure under the water. As he stepped into the shower, Peach opened her eyes and smiled at him. The water cascaded down their bodies, and Mario felt a sense of intimacy wash over him. He reached out, taking Peach's hand in his, and pulled her close. The warm water surrounded them, and they stood there, holding each other, the tension between them palpable. Mario knew that this was just the beginning of their new life together, and he was excited to see what the future held for them.