Amy had scooped me up before I fully registered what he had said. The water soaking my skin wet his clothing immediately. He reached around me to shut the water off, still holding me tightly to his chest.
“Of course, I should have realized.. It makes sense now..” He was babbling as he sank down on the edge of the tub with me in his arms. Placing me in his lap, he practically rocked me like a child, gaze lost in the distance.
“What are you..? Amy, you’re getting all wet!” I grumbled, shoving at him, though I knew it was useless. He had no plans to relinquish me. But the thought of the black liquid leaking all over his pants had me squirming. “Amy.. there’s a reason I was in the tub..” I stated hesitantly, embarrassment flushing through me. I knew my face had gotten red because my cheeks w
