He held out his hand. What? she said. Put your head in the sink, he said. I'll do it. Why? Because it'll be hard for you to know if the soap's out. It'll be faster and easier if I just do it for you. She picked up the towel he'd laid out on the short counter, pressed it against her face and bent at the waist, dipping her head in the warm water. She could feel him use a cup to wet her hair, then begin to gently lather it. Those big calloused hands were slow and gentle, his fingertips kneading her scalp in a fabulous massage. She enjoyed it with her eyes closed, trying not to moan in pleasure.
In a tender moment, one character offers to help another by washing her hair. He suggests she put her head in the sink to make the process quicker and easier for her, acknowledging that it might be challenging for her to manage on her own. This simple act of kindness sets the scene for an intimate exchange between them.
As she leans down into the warm water, she feels his skilled...
