They stood there under the spray. Not talking. Not moving. Just breathing together while the water ran cold and the steam slowly cleared.
Finally, Naomi pulled back. Looked up at him.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Always."
"Wave Motion." She bit her lip. "Can you use it now?"
Jace's eyebrows lifted. "You want me to test it?"
"I want to see if it worked."
"Right now? In the shower?"
"Why not?"
He laughed.
"You're serious," he said.
"I gave you my ability. I want to see what it looks like when you use it."
Jace studied her face for a long moment. Then he stepped back and held out one hand, palm up.
"Alright. But if I blow a hole in the wall, you're explaining it to Hikaru."
Naomi grinned.
She watched his expression shift. Concentration replacing the easy warmth. His brow furrowed slightly. His jaw tensed.
Nothing happened.
Then she felt it.
