This was a bad idea. Such a bad fucking idea. What possibly possessed me to take a shower here? Why didn't I remember MALE showers aren't like women’s boxed in showers where every female gets the privacy of their little shower section with a nice pink curtain. Why are men’s showers out in the open?! This reminds me of that show about prison showers and guys dropping bars of soap. OMG. Did I even bring soap?! No, it’s good NOT to have a bar of soap on me. To be honest, I doubt Braxton's cock would even fit in there. HOLD UP! Why am I thinking about Braxton?! UGHHH!
"Jewel."
I had to blink out of my thoughts and looked up to see Braxton in nothing but a towel staring at me with a boyish grin on those oh so appealing lips.
"You're not supposed to call me that," I mumbled.
"No one is here but you and I. Now get in the shower. I need to grab some soap," Braxton ordered.
I froze mid-stride at the word 'soap.'
"You won't drop the soap...right?" I asked.
He stared at me like I was speaking another language. "Why would I drop it?" he asked. I blushed and lifted my hands up, waving them in a dismissive manner.
"Ignore me. Go get the soap....body wash preferably." I made my way to the clear door that led to the showers, glancing over at Braxton's bare back as he walked towards the lockers. My eyes lowered to his waist which was wrapped in a towel, and I wondered what his butt looked like beneath the white material.
Stop eyeing Brax, Jewel. You are a MAN. You must act like one. No thinking seductive thoughts about Brax. Ugh, Logan would be so ashamed of me. Ah...he's gonna wonder if I showered with Brax if Kage says anything. Maybe I should ask Kage to keep quiet? Wait, it's not like we're doing anything. I'm really overthinking this.
I opened the door and ruffled my hair, choosing to stand in the corner of the open shower area. I removed my towel, placing it on one of the hooks placed there for our clothes and towels. I glanced at the oversized mirror that displayed my reflection. I had to admit, I still looked really good, even if my male form was just a product of my imagination. I wouldn't deny that the long-term effects of using my magic constantly this last week and the amount of casting and training was having some positive effects on my body in both forms.
My biceps were more defined and my abs were more apparent than their once slightly lined appearance. Even my booty got tighter which gave it a little lift which Logan was loving at the moment.
He'd whispered in my ear last night how he liked the changes he was seeing, my ass always being one of his favorite parts of me. I didn't see what the big deal was, but I heard a whole discussion on how booty was in right now and girls were getting implants and botox to make their booties bigger for the sake of grabbing a man.
I still didn’t understand the hype but again, I wasn't a guy and didn’t always follow their logic. To me, my booty was a nice cushion, though it did look awesome in tights. Just saying.
I walked over to where I wanted to be, taking a deep breath before turning on the shower head. The warm water shot out, hitting my flesh. I sighed in relief as I lifted my head to face the stream.
I hadn't realized how exhausted I was till the hot water began to work to loosen my tense aching muscles. I really wished I could switch back, feeling winded now that I was attempting to relax. I didn't expect Brighten Magic Academy to be so hard core and though I wasn't struggling grade-wise, it was physically and mentally draining.
I took a deep breath, pressing my hands against the cream tiled wall and allowing the water to run down my backside. Logan and Nixon had been asking me if I was feeling alright and I was, but there were moments where I really felt utterly drained and didn't know what to do about it.
One minute my energy was normal like I could run and cast spells for hours and the next, I would feel like I had actually done all those things and exhausted myself to the point I couldn't open my eyes. Just have to wait for Brax...quick shower, walk the long way back and off to bed. I feel that I won't make it past showering. Maybe I should call Logan?
"Jewel?"
I stayed where I was; my eyes closed when I heard Braxton's call. I didn't know if I wanted to face his naked self right now. Getting excited would do nothing but turn me on and I'd just feel even more tired and frustrated I couldn't finish the deed here.
"Hmm?" I eventually answered, trying to maintain consciousness. I heard his footsteps before his hand rested on my shoulder.
"Switch back,” he ordered.
"I'll be naked," I replied, just now realizing I had been in such a rush this morning that I hadn't applied the spell to have clothes reappear on me when I changed back.
"You're in the shower, you don't need clothes," Braxton pointed out.
"That means I'll be butt naked, giving you a full on view for the second time now," I mumbled weakly. I felt Braxton's chest press against me while his hands pressed lightly on mine. I tensed up, feeling his cock hard against my butt. Fuck. Don't get hard, don't get hard.
"Switch back, Jewel, or I'll force you to," Braxton threatened.
I lifted my head to look up at him and grinned. "And how are you going to do that?" I felt a little bold to be standing up to him. I was definitely not thinking straight because at this point, I was naked in the men’s shower room with Braxton Park, all 6'7” of this perfect score, protective brother extraordinaire who could make any woman, or man for that matter, submit to him. Too bad I wouldn't go down without a fight.
"For you to stay as a guy, your mana concentration can't be interrupted, correct?" he whispered in my ear. I bit my lip hard, trying to remind myself I was still a male and shouldn't react to his husky words. His accent alone would fulfill any Korean drama girl's dream, but again, I was being challenged and didn't want to give in so easily.
"Correct," I whispered. His hands moved from mine and trailed them along my arms to my shoulders. He began to massage them and I groaned, pressing myself into the tile wall to try and escape his hold. He chuckled, taking a step forward and pressing himself against me yet again.
"You only made it easier for me now that water isn't drenching me." His words were husky as his hands moved down my back.
"I don't need a massage," I grumbled, trying to figure out how to get out of this situation.
He whispered in my ear. "I know. I want to give you one, Jewel."
"It's Jinn," I argued but my low voice held no fight in it, revealing the fact I was enjoying the way his hands roamed down my back and then my sides, all the way down to my hips.
His hand slid forward to my abs and before I could process what was happening, he wrapped his hand around my cock. I bit my lip hard and groaned at the sensation, thinking back to when Nixon had done the same thing. When he had wrapped his hand around it, the motion was gentle, but Braxton held my erection firmly, knowing exactly what he wanted.
"Switch back or I'll continue," Braxton threatened.
"What if I want you to continue?" I confessed, my face hot with my outrageous thoughts. I couldn't believe what I was thinking and was incredibly shocked Braxton was going along with it. He knows I'm a girl. He's just playing with me. He wouldn't-
His hand moved up my cock once and deliberately slid back down, meeting the base of my length ever so slowly. I moaned, pressing my forehead against my arm resting against the tiled wall. I had to steady my breathing, my imagination vividly picturing our naked bodies and the droplets of water rolling down our skin.
He did it again and my cock twitched for more, making me horny as little tingles of pleasure ran through me. I knew how it felt to be aroused as a female, but as a male, it was a completely different experience.
"Braxton." My strained moan threw me off, the sound showing just how affected I was by Braxton stroking my cock. He didn't need to do anything else yet he was turning me on and I didn't want him to stop.
"I told you to call me Brax," he whispered and nipped at my ear lightly with his teeth, a weak spot only Logan knew about. With that, I lost my focus and I gave in, shifting back into my female form. Braxton moved his hand but stayed behind me as I switched.
His arm wrapped around my waist as to keep me from passing out as I tried to catch my breath. "You and that damn...seductive voice." I struggled to open my eyes and glanced up at his wide grin.
"I can't let you waste energy like that, especially when you're not feeling well,” he cautioned. I hadn't noticed until now a bottle of body wash and two sponges were in the little holder to our left. His right arm wrapped around my waist to hold me in place as he reached out for the pink sponge, using magic to lift the bottle and open the top, pouring a generous amount on the sponge before the bottle lowered back to its spot.
"Brax, what are you doing?"
"Helping you wash since you need to conserve energy." He began to gently scrub my neck and shoulders. He was extremely gentle and as embarrassed as I felt, I didn't fight him. He'd already seen me naked both as a girl and a boy, so there was no point trying to be modest now.
The gentle circles he made were soothing and I began to relax as the white bubbles from the soap appeared. He worked his way down, not leaving an inch untouched. A part of me felt it was shocking that a man I was just starting to know would take care of me like we had been lovers for years and it was his duty to take care of me. The other part felt thankful to have met him, realizing if it were someone else, I doubt they would be mature enough to handle this situation and not take things further.
Brax finished scrubbing me down and only let me stand on my own after he was sure I wouldn’t pass out or anything and I had reassured him three times that I was feeling a little better. He got his sponge, applied the same amount of body wash and began scrubbing himself down.
I couldn’t help my gaze as my eyes slowly took him in, enjoying every line and sexy curve in his body. I wondered if he knew how perfect he was, a package some woman would do anything to get a glimpse of.
While his body was a work of art, his personality was kind and the thing I loved most about him. His exterior made you assume he would be hard to approach because he always looked upset or serious, but he was an affectionate teddy bear who just wanted the best for the people close to him.
When he was finished, we both stepped under the stream of water, his hand around my waist to ensure I would remain standing.
"I'm okay," I reassured him, but he wasn't convinced.
"Can I try something? If it doesn't work, I'm gonna have to resort to Plan B."
"What's wrong?" I could sense he was slightly nervous.
"My instincts are telling me we only have about two minutes till the guys walk into the shower room and as beautifully divine as you look naked, I rather not share this sight with anyone but our dorm mates, so you need to switch back,” he revealed.
I didn't have time to freak out as his hand went under my chin to tilt my head up slightly. My wide eyes met his; those green eyes with gold lines gave off a calm I couldn't muster in this situation, knowing in less than a couple of minutes, our classmates would walk right in and see my naked body pressed against his. He must have seen the fear in my eyes, because he furrowed his eyebrows and whispered, "Jewel. Trust me, I'll make this option work."
Then he kissed me. I was shocked at first, losing myself in the soft sensation of his smooth lips pressed against mine. I thought I would pull away, or scold him for thinking that kissing was miraculously going to make this situation any better, because it wasn't.
Yet, the sweet taste of him and the way he kissed me like I was a fragile object, his hand reaching up to brush along my cheek, all only made me melt into his arms as his free hand wrapped tightly around me, pressing my body against his.
After about thirty seconds, I felt a slow exchange of power, my body warming up and feeling stronger with each movement. He tugged at my lower lip with his teeth before slipping his tongue in my mouth. I moaned loudly, my mana craving the magic he was giving me, while my body wanted to deepen the kiss and take pleasure in our intertwined tongues as they fought and danced with one another.
Another thirty seconds went by, yet it felt like minutes, and I didn't want the slow sensual moment to end. Braxton finally broke the kiss, leaving the both of us breathless. He looked completely exhausted. I had to blink out of my fog before I closed my eyes and encouraged the switch back to Jinn. It was quick, almost effortless with my renewed energy. When I opened my eyes, Brax had a wide smile on his lips.
"Good girl,” he whispered
I glanced away, blushing."I'm a guy now, remember?" I took a hesitant look back at him and he did something unexpected, giving me one final kiss on my manly lips. I almost forgot to breathe and was so surprised. He pulled back just as we heard the change room doors open and chatter filter in.
"I remember vividly, Jinn,” Braxton teased, grabbing our sponges and body wash and striding away to grab his towel. I fumbled to close the tap and then followed him to the holders. We quickly dried off and wrapped the towels around our waists. Brax was ready to leave when I stopped, him, putting my hand on his shoulder.
I didn't think, letting my body take control as I leaned up and pressed my lips lightly on his. His eyes grew wide at my sudden gesture and I stared into them for a few seconds before pulling away.
"That was for teasing," I whispered, giving him a seductive smile as I licked my lips. I moved away from his frozen body and headed for the clear door that was fogged up from the steam of our shower. When I reached it, I turned slightly to look back at his shocked expression as he glanced my way.
"Thanks, Brax." I smiled before pushing opened the door, leaving a blushing Brax alone in the showers. I loved Brax's confidence, but I felt really proud to have shown him a bolder side of me and felt better than ever after doing so.
Maybe being a guy had some perks after all.