
Katrina wrapped the towel around her and stepped outside quietly. And, even if she covered her body, with wet hair and no makeup, there was nothing to keep her face from looking like a boy’s. Katrina tried not to laugh at her own joke. That meant that last night either she or Shizuka must have undressed her. Katrina hastily wrapped herself in her towel. She stepped out of the tub, dried herself with a big fluffy towel, and looked for her. She didn’t know how long she had been in the bath, but eventually, the water cooled enough that she shivered. But maybe she could stay in just a little while longer.

Katrina had thought she’d rush her bath, like she always did. Immediately, she cringed, expecting something in her body to hurt.īut there was nothing. She thought she heard something in the hallway. Katrina usually rushed her showers being naked, even with herself, made her uncomfortable.īut here, submerged to her neck in the still-steaming water, Katrina felt almost weightless. Katrina couldn’t remember the last time she had taken a full bath. Holy fuck, the bathtub from Hell! Seriously, who took a bath in water this hot? She added cold water until the temperature was bearable. Katrina quickly withdrew her foot, which was now was flushed and red. A sturdy wooden step stool allowed her to ease herself inside. It was rectangular, and came about waist high, and a gentle steam floated from the surface. The bath was not the bathtub she had at home. Then soak in the bath it’s already filled.”Īstrid bowed slightly before closing the door. “Miss Katrina, please use the shower first. Astrid handed her a towel and a washcloth. But you’ll feel better after you take a bath. “Last night, you were exhausted, so we let you sleep. Are you awake?” said a proper, yet caring voice.

Still, here she was, and her violin was with her. A peg was still missing the bridge was still glued to the face. She panicked before she felt the case next to her. She was wearing a nightshirt, but it wasn’t ripped.
