"It tickles!" Jessica burst into laughter as William traced slow, deliberate circles on her bare back.

The bathroom was filled with the soft scent of lavender and vanilla from the bath oils. The morning was calm, with only the distant crash of waves against the shore and the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence. The peace of it all was different; soothing, intimate.

Jessica shifted slightly, allowing the warm water to relax her muscles. She tilted her head back against William's chest, sighing in contentment.

"Time for shampoo," William announced, reaching for the bottle beside them. He poured a generous amount onto his palm before applying it into her...