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.