A/N: Just a bit more fluff as an early holiday treat. This is a sequel to http://www.fireflyfans.net/bluesun.aspx?bid=14582>Leather.

Thanks to Leiasky for the beta ... a while ago now ... and thanks to all of you shiny Browncoats who keep reading and commenting on my stuff!

I hope everyone has the happiest of holidays and the best new year!

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09. Massage

Kaylee groaned, loud and long, making the small smile already present on Simon’s features widen. With another pass of his hands over her bare skin, he managed to cause another exquisite sound to escape her mouth and again, his smile, as well as his desire for her, deepened.

“Oh, wo de ma, Simon,” she breathed, her eyes closed as he kneaded her skin with unbelievable talent. “That’s … so … good …” Her voice trailed off again, as Simon’s nimble and dexterous fingers worked her muscles, finding her most sensitive spot and releasing any and all tension dwelling there.

Leaning down to place a kiss to her right cheek, as it was the only one he could see in her present position, his breath was hot against her skin. “I’m glad you’re enjoying it, bao bei.” His voice was husky and it made Kaylee tingle in all the right places.

Her eyes remained closed, her body floating in that indeterminate place between absolute relaxation and sleep. But Kaylee was determined not to drift off; she was enjoying herself way too much. As Simon’s hands continued to work over her bare shoulders and back, finding every muscle she had ever stressed and turning them into putty, she sighed contentedly and lifted her head. Pulling her arms up from her sides, she rested her chin on them in front of her and again closed her eyes as Simon’s touch made it almost impossible for her to keep them open.

“Kaylee?” His voice was soft and warm and Kaylee could not believe how comfortable she felt.

“Hmmm,” was all she could manage to get out, the time for thoughts or complete sentences having left her the minute Simon had begun his massage.