When Sendak had the opportunity he made reservations at the finest hot springs and spa for him and (Y/n) to go to along with a couple of rooms for them to stay in for the night; the hot springs was located in the Northern region of Daibazaal on a mountain and it was beautiful during that time of the year, he could hardly wait to take (Y/n) there. Zarkon already gave them a couple of days off in hopes his favorite pupil would confess his feelings for (Y/n), the hot springs they were going to was a known romantic spot where people fell in love with each other and established couples went to get away for a while. Sendak was a little anxious to go there with the young woman, actually he was very anxious, but he regained some of his confidence when he thought about getting into a romantic relationship with the woman he'd fallen in love with. When he told (Y/n) that he was taking her to the hot springs she was a little surprised, and yet she could hardly wait to go with him. (Y/n) felt flustered when she thought about her and Sendak being completely alone with each other at the hot springs, she hoped they could sit in the same hot spring together.

Then another thought hit her; people could also wash each other's backs at hot springs and she really hoped that he would offer to wash hers, it would be one of the most romantic things to happen to her thus far. (Y/n) wondered whether or not she and Sendak would return as a romantic couple or not, she certainly hoped that would be the case. The day before their big trip (Y/n) went to town with Kumo who helped her pick out the right bathing suit; it was a cute maroon one-piece bathing suit with dark gray spaghetti straps and it had a very low-cut back, and she looked really sexy in it. On the morning of their trip (Y/n) and Sendak took their bags to his hovercar and he drove them all the way there, and with the use of a small Balmeran crystal there wasn't any need for fuel. When they arrived, Sendak parked near the main building and they grabbed their bags prior to getting out of his car so they could check in.

“I have reservations for one of the private hot springs first, then we can sit in the sauna together and then there's a massage scheduled. Afterwards I thought we could sit by the indoor pool and eat lunch together. We can also take in the local sights as well if you like.” Sendak informed (Y/n) on their way to the main building, telling her about what he had planned.

“That sounds nice. We have something similar on Earth, but on Earth people sometimes wash each other's backs.” (Y/n) replied with a smile, then she felt a little shy when she mentioned how people usually washed each other's backs at the hot springs.

“We do that here, too.” Sendak said, perking his ears up after she told him that on Earth people at the hot springs washed each other's backs; he really wanted to wash (Y/n's) back for her, although just thinking about it made him feel anxious because he had never touched her while she was half naked before.

Before they left the palace he and (Y/n) washed themselves in their respective bathrooms, it was a requirement for them to be clean when they arrived at the hot springs. When they made it to the main building Sendak held the door open for (Y/n) and she thanked him, then he followed her inside. (Y/n) liked how tranquil the inside of the main building was; the furniture resembled what was inside of the palace, only it looked a little worn out after being used so much, but at the same time it was in good condition. There were a few couples wearing fluffy mauve robes and a few single individuals as well, although the couples outnumbered the singles. (Y/n) felt a little out of place because she and Sendak were just friends, it was a little awkward for her but she held onto the hope that someday he would ask her to be his significant other.

“Welcome to The Restful Springs, my name is Raz; do you have a reservation?” Raz, the desk clerk, asked Sendak and (Y/n) when they stood at the front desk.

“Yes; it should be under Sendak and (Y/n).” Sendak replied, informing the clerk that he and (Y/n) were there for their appointment.

“We've been expecting you. Just sign in and someone will lead you to the changing rooms. We ask you that if the two of you have sex that you both go to one of our private bedrooms.” Raz said after she found the reservation Sendak made; she could tell that there was some attraction between Sendak and (Y/n), and she felt it necessary to inform them not to do anything sexual in the hot springs or anywhere else in the facility except for one of the private bedrooms.

Sendak tried to tell the clerk that he and (Y/n) weren't a romantic couple, but all he could do was confirm that they wouldn't do anything sexual before they signed in. After they signed in an attendant came to lead them to the changing rooms; on the way there the attendant gave (Y/n) and Sendak a map so they wouldn't get lost considering how big the facility was. The thought about having sex or even getting frisky with Sendak made (Y/n) feel anxious and excited, although she was sure things between them wouldn't get that heated. A few moments later she and Sendak temporarily parted ways so they could get ready to go to the private hot spring he'd reserved for them, then they would finally be alone together while they were half naked. Sendak knew that (Y/n) bought a new bathing suit and he couldn't wait to see her wearing it; the thing he looked forward to the most was washing her back for her, though, because he would finally get the opportunity to touch her bare back.

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Sendak was the first one out of the changing room and he went to go wait over by the wash area for (Y/n); he wore a simple pair of light gray swim trunks because he got the impression that he needed to be decent while he was around his crush. He went over what to say in his mind because of how nervous he felt to see her wearing a bathing suit, and from what Kumo told him she looked pretty good in it. Luckily he didn't have to wait very long and before he knew it (Y/n) joined him in the small fenced in area; (Y/n) changed her clothes as quickly as she could so she could join Sendak, and as soon as she walked outside she blushed lightly when she saw his lean yet muscular form. Sendak felt his heart stop for a couple of ticks when he saw (Y/n) wearing her bathing suit, he liked how it showed off her form and he thought she looked perfect, and she had plenty of skin visible. They just stood there for a moment, their gazes meeting as the realization of them being alone together hit them.

“I- I'm here.” (Y/n) stammered shyly while trying her best not to stare at Sendak's body; he was hot, and not the temperature kind of way.

“I know… You look nice. Would you like me to wash your back?” Sendak replied softly, promptly asking her if she wanted him to wash her back.

“Thanks. A-and yeah, that would be nice.” (Y/n) answered before she walked over to one of the short chairs; she felt a little anxious because her crush was about to wash her back, then they were going to sit in the hot springs together.

Sendak joined (Y/n) and grabbed one of the movable shower heads, promptly kneeling down behind her so he could fill a bucket with warm water and a sweet scented soap that would moisturize her skin. The next thing he did was turn the water off, dunk a washcloth in the bucket of soapy water before he wrung it out and gently pressed it against (Y/n's) back. (Y/n) stiffened up when she initially felt the warm wet cloth against her bare back until she relaxed; a quiet moan spilled past her lips as he slowly rubbed the cloth up and down her back, and her whole body felt tingly from the gentle physical contact against her skin. Sendak had been affectionate with her plenty of times in the past, he'd even almost kissed her once, and thinking about it had her feeling really hot all of a sudden. She wouldn't mind washing Sendak's back, although she wasn't sure if he would want to take the time for her to do so or if he would want to go straight to the hot springs.

As soon as Sendak knelt down behind (Y/n) he had to think about anything except for the fact that he was touching her bare back, albeit with a washcloth and not his hands. He had to move her hair out of the way so that he could wash her back and he kept his touch gentle, but when he heard her quietly moan he felt a throbbing sensation in his-

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