A clinking noise could be heard from behind the curtains, then nothing else as Crystal lowered herself into the hot springs gingerly, calling out to Bao.

I am in. Please do not disturb my possessions, Oki-san.

Bao nodded his head and called out to her, You can trust me babe, I wont touch your things. He smiled and then went behind the curtains, getting undressed.

An almost annoyed response came slightly muffled from in the hot spring.

I told you, do not call me that!

Bao frowned and came out of the hot springs with a towel around his waist, Sorry, no need to shout. He apologized to her in a very honest tone. He smiled and took off his towel, easing himself into the pool of water next to her.

The young ninja's nose twitched gently as she rippled the water with her fingers, tracing her reflection. Sumiyaka perched on one of the rocks, ripping apart a fish with his claws and beak. They both seemed at peace and relaxed, Crystal sinking slower into the water so it almost touched her eyes.

I apologize, Oki-san. The water makes me slightly nervous.

Bao looked over to his side to see Crystal. He smiled brightly and scooted closer to her, gently putting his arm around her shoulder. No need to feel nervous, you can trust me. And believe me, no one can climb over the walls I have bult up for privacy. He reassured her and kissed her cheek.

Crystal turned her gaze on Bao as her eyes widened slightly.

P-People peeping at us? Who would do such a horrid thing?

Bao looked back at her, with a reassured smile. Just poor people who cant afford hot spring at their own home. He replied and stroked her hair gently.

Crystal just sank more underneath the water, creating ripples that hid her body from view.

You as well had better not be looking at anything you should not be.

She almost growled. Even though the hot spring was relaxing, Crystal wasn't quite sure what had caused her to share one with another person. And it made matters a bit touchy since this person was of the opposite gender.

Bao stroked her hair and just smiled, he shook his head and chuckled a bit. Im not like those losers that always peep on girls in the hot springs, because I accually have a girl. Im not going to look at anything I shouldnt be. He told her honestly, putting his head on hers.

Crystal reached up to tweak Bao's nose gently with the tips of her fingers in a gentle motion.

Yes, yes. I believe you.

Bao smiled, knowing she trusted him now. He pulled her closer with one arm around her shoulder, leaning his head on hers.

Crystal felt her face get hot with the combination of the water and Bao's head on hers. She almost swooned, but only steel will kept her from doing so.

O...Oki-san...a-a-bit too...close.

Oh, im sorry to make you feel uncomfortable. Apologized Bao, as he lifted his head from hers, and smiled down at her.

The young ninja shook her head from side to side, patting one of her cheeks gently.

N-N-No...i-it is a bit too hot for doing things such as that....