Chapter 78

The hot water on his back was exactly what he needed. His morning had gone just the way he wanted to spend it, making breakfast and driving to school to drop Ava and Noah off.

While he was driving home his mind had wandered off as it often did while driving, thinking of the few days he got to spend at home. All he needed was a simple life and he enjoyed living like that. The simple things of just family and a routine to go with them was what made him happy now.

In thought, he shook his head. He sure sounded old in his own mind but he couldn't deny it. The rockstar life he had thirty years ago was not what he wanted anymore. He wasn't entirely ready to give up the rockstar life either but the way he had been able to do this tour had been an improvement. A few days here and there where he could sneak home and enjoy his family. That's what he needed. A balanced tour life.

Perhaps, he also needed to focus on the road rather than his thoughts.

Once back, he headed upstairs to find Sarah and Daniel. For once, he was happy Daniel was asleep earlier than he should be for his nap and he had suggested a shower with Sarah.

Now, he enjoyed the feeling of the warm water streams hitting his back. He loved the feeling of a shower on his body. Every single time it felt good on his muscles.

The glass shower door opened and Sarah joined him under the hot water.

For a second, she watched him closely, making Richie frown. "Want to get under the water?" He asked, making space for her so they could trade spots.
They switched places under the water. Sarah looked up at him, this time meeting his eyes before reaching in for a kiss. "You look good." She said.
"I do?"
She nodded. "You've been going to the gym haven't you?"
"Yeah, just trying to keep busy."
"It's paying off. You have less of a belly and more bisceps." Sarah complimented his physique.
"Thanks." He said as he leaned in for a kiss again. A compliment was always nice to hear.

He had missed showering with Sarah. Even when he had been home, with a small child in the house, it was very hard to both be in the shower at the same time. Showering together was definitely something he enjoyed a lot. It was a special kind of closeness to share a shower, being entirely naked and visible to the other person. He loved watching her shower, how relaxed she would look and the water on her skin. If he was lucky, she would shave her legs and bend over right in front of him.

With their child asleep, they took their time showering.

"Want me to wash your hair?" Sarah asked him as she lathered up her own hair.
"Sure."
Not a moment later her sudsy hands were massaging his scalp, gently rubbing the foam of her shampoo into his hair.
"Thanks." He said as he made space for her under the shower head.
"No problem." Sarah smiled up at him again, reaching in for a kiss under the water.

In response he stepped closer to catch her lips in the kiss, moving his hands into her hair as he pulled her closer to him needing her body against his. Gently, he tipped her head up and pulled away.

"I missed you." He said before he devoured another kiss from her. His hands moved from her hair to touch the skin on her back, his right hand sneaked around to cup her breast as he held her close with his other arm. He could Sarah moan into the kiss, encouraging him for what he wanted, his hand moved lower.

"Richie!" She exclaimed in a squeel.
He pulled his lips away but didn't move from his hold on her. "I want you."
"I know but Daniel will wake up soon."
"But you're turning me on, I'm hard for you." He pressed his proof against her.
"Tonight, okay?" Sarah asked.
He kissed her again before answering. "Okay."

Once he stepped onto the bathmat, he passed Sarah a towel before grabbing his own to wrap around his waist.

In front of the mirror he didn't have to bother wiping away the fog created by the humidity as proofed mirrors were a good investment. He looked at his reflection and saw what Sarah saw. His waist did look a little slimmer and his arms were filling out nice again. That would explain why his jeans were a tad loose.

He turned around when he heard Sarah chuckle. "What?" He asked. "Are you laughing at me?"
She shook her head. "No, I think you're cute."
"Oh yeah?" He asked, raising an eyebrow at her.
Sarah frowned. "What?" She asked confused at why he challenged her observation.
"Nothing." He walked over and caught her off guard with a deep kiss, pulling her close against him. "I'll show you cute." He said as they broke apart, unwrapping her towel and dropping it to the tiled floor.
"Cute?" Sarah asked, he surely wasn't acting cute anymore.
He dropped his own towel and kissed her again, pushing her up against the wall, pressing his hips against her. His lips trailed down her neck to her shoulder. "I think I'm more bad than cute."