Chapter 2: A Bath with Lillian

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Naomi awoke the next morning with a yawn. Some birds chirped noisily outside in the trees. The sun spilled through the opening of her burrow and ruined her attempts to lazily drift back to sleep. Since that was the case, she gave up and summoned the willpower to leave the coziness of her bed. As she peeked her head out to greet the morning, her hair was in a tangled mess and she still had a bit of drool on her cheek. Naomi was a lot of things, but a graceful sleeper was not one of them.

She rubbed the weariness from her eyes, then gave a big stretch. Her arms reached way up in the air and she leaned back. At the same time, she perked up on the tips of her toes. Her dress rode higher up her legs until she almost flashed the world more than just her thighs.

Hm, how should she spend the day? Oh right! She planned to play with Lillian. But first things first, she needed to take a bath. If her friend saw her undignified appearance right now, she would definitely tease her.

She headed towards her favorite place on the whole island. It was her secret spot and the reason she had decided to make her den nearby. Because it was so close, it only took a couple of minutes before she darted through the bushes and arrived. Hidden in a secluded grove and surrounded on three sides by rocky cliffs, a waterfall dropped into a shallow pool of crystal clear water. The waterfall was fed by a gentle creek and the pool only came up to her waist. It was like her own little private shower and swimming hole. 

Naomi came to the edge of the pool and sat down on the rocky ledge. Long eons of erosion had worn the surface smooth. She dipped her toes in the water and then let her legs dangle, breathing out a sigh as she got used to the temperature. It was chilly, but not to the point of discomfort. Instead it was the perfect kind of refreshing cool that felt good during the hottest parts of the summer.

She gave a quick glance around to make sure that she was alone. Satisfied, she then crossed her arms over herself and grabbed the hem of her dress. As she brought it up over her head, it flipped inside out. There were no bra or panties under it. Instantly, she was naked from head to toe. 

The foxgirl tossed her dress in the grass and leaned back on her hands. With her clothes gone, it revealed more freckles dotting her chest like the ones on her face and shoulders. Her breasts were perky and small with light pink nipples poking out from the cold temperature of the water. She was thin enough that a hint of her ribs showed when she stretched, and her hips were a little bony. Even when she brought her legs together, she’d leave a gap between her thighs. There was a tiny ginger patch between her legs.

As she slipped into the water, she drew in a shallow breath. Naomi moved under the cascading waterfall. First she only tipped her head back into it to wet her hair, but soon she fully let it rush over her. The water ran down her body in streams, roaming through the valley of her breasts and over her navel. It felt so good to wash away the sweat from her skin and the matting in her hair. She closed her eyes and just enjoyed the feeling for a long time. The sensation was blissful. 

Naomi became so absorbed that she failed to notice the presence of another until she heard a silky voice call out.

“Enjoying yourself?”

“Eek!” 

She was so startled that she sprung up like she just had her tail stepped on. Her arms instinctively covered her chest and she whipped her head around with panicked eyes. Lillian laid by the water’s edge staring right at her, gently swirling a hand in the pool.

Lillian was a red-haired kitsune just like her. However, she was a couple years older than Naomi. Her body was more sensual and curvy. She had wide hips and a big chest that made her jealous. Lillian didn’t mind flaunting it either. She often wore just a short skirt and cutoff top leaving her midriff exposed. Unlike Naomi, she kept her hair cut short above her shoulders.

Naomi sighed with relief when she realized it was just her friend. But when she noticed Lillian’s devilish smile, her face flushed red. The little fox continued to try and fail to hide her body.

“Lillian! Don’t sneak up on me like that!”

“But why? Then I’d miss out on the chance to see you get all shy and embarrassed.” 

Her tone was teasing and playful. Naomi responded with a pout. When she saw her friend had no intention of looking away and continued to enjoy the show, she rolled her eyes and stuck out her tongue.

“The water just feels nice, okay?”

“Oh don’t mind me, just pretend I’m not even here. You go back to what you were doing.”

Naomi hesitated a little before she returned to washing herself. Her arms slowly moved away to stop hiding her chest, but her knees stayed touching together timidly. She slid her hands over her front and down her sides, rubbing away to make sure she didn’t leave any dirt behind.

Lillian rolled onto her front and rested her head on her hands. As she watched Naomi, her tail flicked back and forth unhurriedly. Her eyes were roaming up and down over the smaller fox’s petite figure. Narrowing her eyes to half-lidded slits, she bit at the corner of her bottom lip.

For some reason, Naomi started to feel like she was just like the rabbit she hunted yesterday. She felt like there was a hungry predator eyeing her, but when she looked around, there was no one else besides the two of them. Even when she confirmed it, the feeling didn’t go away. 

After Naomi finished washing her upper body, she turned her back and bent over. She began to scrub her legs. While she did that, her friend had a clear view of her behind. Lillian watched with amusement. Her gaze was drawn to the white tip of Naomi's tail. As she gazed at it, a little smile spread across her lips until she revealed her pointed canines. Her tail wagged faster and her eyes glinted dangerously.

"Such a little tease..." She murmured to herself.

"Huh?" Naomi tilted her head over her shoulder to look back. "What did you say?"

"Oh, nothing." Lillian had a mischievous smirk that didn't seem to match her words.

Earlier, she had intended to invite Lillian to the pool with her. She thought it should be fine since they were both girls. But now that she was really here, she couldn’t help but feel vulnerable bathing in front of another. If Lillian really joined her in the water, Naomi’s heart might leap right out of her chest.

Unfortunately, her friend didn’t seem to notice her anxiety. Or maybe she read her mind and wanted to torment the little fox anyway. Because Lillian said something that sent a tremor up her spine.

“It looks like you’re missing a few spots. I’d better come in and help you.”

"Are.. are you sure?"

Before Naomi could react, Lillian had already slipped off her clothes and was in the water. The older girl walked towards her, hips swaying. Naomi gulped and tried to keep her eyes focused forward. She came right up to Naomi and embraced her from behind. The smaller fox was suddenly very conscious of how close the pair were. Lillian's breasts squished into her back. As her friend rubbed her hands over her belly, the warmth of her palms felt searing hot against her wet skin.

"L-Lillian..."

Naomi had no idea what to do. She froze up and didn't resist. She couldn't. Even though her mind was filled with nervousness, her body was not obeying her commands.

"Relax.. There's no need to get so tense."

Her breath brushed against her neck, causing her to shiver. The older girl's hands began to move, stroking over her hips. Lillian's fingers danced down her sides and her touch was feather-light, sending tingling sparks shooting up her nerves. Her heart thumped like a drum. 

"I think this little tail is due for a good washing."

Lillian's hand slipped down and began to stroke Naomi's tail. As her palm and fingertips rubbed, the smaller kitsune couldn't suppress a gasp. She tried to hop away, but Lillian seized her by the base of the tail firmly so that she couldn't go anywhere. The sensation was like a bolt of electricity surging through her. Naomi's legs quivered and she began to feel warm all over.

"L-Lillian.. I can wash my tail by myself."

"Stay right here and be obedient until I'm done with you."

She gave her tail a light tug. The movement was enough to make her inhale and arch her back. Naomi's breath quickened. Lillian's hand moved slowly up and down. The other wrapped around her waist. She was rubbing the tip and running her fingers along where the white and ginger fur met. Her touch was soft and delicate. As her fingertips brushed over her, it was as if sparks were dancing along her skin.

When Naomi opened her mouth, a tiny whimper escaped her lips. She felt a heat growing inside her like kindling in her belly. Her cheeks flushed so deep a crimson that it hid her freckles and her eyes glazed over.

"Haaah..."

"Doesn't that feel good?"

Lillian’s voice was sultry, dripping with sweetness. The tip of her tongue traced over her neck and left a trail of wetness. She nibbled on her earlobe and then sucked on the skin below it. At the same time, her fingers moved in rhythm with her tongue. Naomi's hands clutched at the air and her knees buckled. It felt like she had no strength in her legs. She leaned back and rested her head on Lillian's shoulder.

"Y-yeah..."

She couldn't think straight. The heat inside her grew hotter and hotter. Her breathing became shallow and her heartbeat was pounding loudly in her ears. She felt a throbbing between her legs. It was an unfamiliar sensation. Her knees touched together to try and quell it.

Lillian's fingers worked their way up until they reached the tip of her tail, then she slowly brought them back down again. As her touch neared the base, Naomi's lips parted and released a soft sound like a purr. Every inch of her fur stood on end and her toes curled into the silt below the water.

"Your tail is so cute. And so sensitive."

The older girl's voice was husky and teasing. It was as if she were taunting her. Lillian's hand gripped the base of her tail and gave a little squeeze. Naomi's eyes rolled back. Her chest was rising and falling rapidly. Seeing the opportunity, Lillian didn't relent. Instead she gave a firm tug. Naomi bit down hard on her lower lip, but it was too late.

"Mmn!"

She moaned out. It was a loud and shameless cry that spread throughout the clearing. Immediately her face burned bright red. She was sure that Lillian was going to make fun of her for making such a weird noise. But instead, her friend whispered in her ear.

"That's a good girl..."

Naomi's pupils dilated and her body trembled. Something about those words seemed to awaken something within her. 

Finally, Lillian let go and gave her some relief. Naomi was panting heavily. Her nipples had stiffened from the stimulation and she felt warm between her thighs. Her legs were shaky and her head was spinning. But the older girl acted as if she didn't notice a thing. She went back to the tone she had before she joined her in the water.

"There you go, nice and clean. Now you should probably dry off."

Naomi looked at her dumbly, her mouth agape. What had just happened? She couldn't process it. Her friend was already stepping out of the pool and shaking off the water from her fur. 

"That.. that's it?"

"What else would there be?"

Naomi was still standing in the water, stunned and confused. Her mind was racing. A dozen different emotions were swirling within her. She didn't understand how her friend could act so casually after doing.. whatever it was that they had just done. She was left standing there, unsure of how to respond.

As she looked at Lillian, her eyes lingered on the curves of her hips and her shapely behind. Lillian glanced back over her shoulder with a smirk, revealing the glint of her pointed teeth. The younger girl quickly averted her eyes hoping that she didn't get caught peeking.

"What's the matter, Naomi?"

"N-nothing..."

Her tail curled between her legs and her ears lowered flat against her head. She didn't want Lillian to see how flustered she had become, so she did her best to act naturally. There was a storm of emotion brewing inside her, but she couldn't articulate them.

"Don't be embarrassed, I was only teasing you. Besides, we're both girls. We have nothing to hide from each other."

"O-oh."

The smaller kitsune couldn't help but think Lillian had done more than just tease her. Even now, her body was still tingling and her heart was fluttering. Her breathing had calmed down, but she still felt warm all over. She didn't know how to explain it. All she knew was that she didn't dislike the way Lillian had touched her.

When she finally managed to calm down, she stepped out of the pool and shook off the water from her fur. She wrung out her hair and brushed it with her fingers. Soon, both she and Lillian were once again dressed. 

"I'm going to see if I can find some berries for lunch. You're coming with me, aren't you?"

"Y-yes!"

She tried to keep her voice steady, but it still trembled. Her friend smiled warmly and then set off. Naomi followed closely behind, but she remained distracted all morning.