I don't know how it is for you, but here in So Cal it's been hot, hot, hot! So, this idea came to mind. Enjoy;)

I'm still debating on whether or not if this will be a short story on how these two deal with the heat. Let me know.

Disclaimer: The Plum universe belongs to JE.

"Ungh!" I half groaned, half whined as I peeled my sticky self away from the bed and stood. Trenton has been under a heat wave it seems and unfortunately for me my dinky little fan just doesn't cut it. I'm practically cooking alive in my apartment. My tank top and shorts were soaked through with sweat, so it took some time to shimmy out of them and toss 'em in a corner of my bedroom.

Naked and uncomfortable as hell, I padded barefoot towards my bathroom. Out of all the times the water should come out nice and cold, this time it flowed out warm. After a few moments I realized that it was as good as it was going to get and let out a sigh of defeat.

As I stood under the water spray one particular person came to mind: Ranger. I saw him earlier in the day outside of the Bonds office. And even though he was in his usual outfit of black cargo pants and Rangeman T-shirt, he was as cool as a cucumber. Sweat didn't dare form on his perfect skin. I'd been a little jealous when I saw him at noon but now it occurred to me that instead of dying in my apartment I could head on over to his place. After all, the status of our relationship has...evolved quite rapidly these past few months.

Making up my mind, I shut the water off and exited the shower. I dried hastily before I put on a pair of spandex shorts and a thin tank top. I didn't bother with panties. It's too hot for that shit!

S&R

As soon as I stepped out of the elevator a cool breeze hit my body. It felt so good that my nipples hardened almost instantly and I had to press my thighs together momentarily to suppress my doodah's pulse of excitement.

I used my key fob to enter his apartment. Everything was dark, so I moved quietly past the foyer and living room to reach his bedroom. It wasn't even midnight, so I doubted that he'd be asleep already. Sure enough, when I reached his bedroom I confirmed my suspicion. The bed was empty and I didn't detect any kind of activity in the penthouse, so I moved straight to the bathroom.

Sure, the AC had the place nice and cool, but I felt like I still needed a dip. The tub called my name, so I turned the faucet on and was very, very happy when nice cold water flowed out from a spout on the ceiling. As the tub slowly filled with water, I shimmied out of my clothes. It felt orgasmic to be naked in the fresh environment.

As soon as I sank into the tub I felt a change in me, feeling relaxed for the first time in days. "Fuck, yes!" I moaned, loving the way the water cooled my heated skin.

S&R- Ranger's POV

I sighed with relief when the Air Condition in the building hit me. I was stuck on patrol duty and in the short distance it took me to reach the stairs on the underground garage, sweat gathered along my back and traveled down my spine. Contrary to popular belief, I am human. I do sweat. And this horrible heat is a bitch!

I tossed my keys in the little silver bowl as I closed the penthouse's front door. One handed, I removed my sticky T-Shirt as my tired feet dragged me to my bedroom, walking with purpose in the darkness.

I tossed my utility belt on the bed as I sank down on the arm chair in the corner of the room. Unlacing my boots, I kicked them off before I toed off my socks.

That's when I heard it. "Fuck, yes!" That feminine moan is unmistakable. She is unmistakable. And I'll always be able to recognize her voice anywhere.

In a heartbeat, the fatigue drained away and I shot off the chair. Three long strides took me across the room and towards the en suite. I was rewarded with a delicious sight.

Babe was in the sok tub, looking blissful and relaxed. From the neck down, her body was completely submerged. But the best part about finding this little surprise is the fact that she didn't bother adding anything other than herself. The clear water gave me one hell of a view.

"Babe." I gave her my best smile as my eyes catalogued every inch of her wet form.

"Hi." She flashed me a smile of her own, one that held a tiny bit of apology despite the obvious pleasure she was engulfed in. "Wanna join me?" She said the water was fantastic.

Oh, I bet. My grin grew wider as I bent at the waist, placing a tiny kiss on the corner of her mouth before I told her to give me a minute.

"Okay." Her eyes went from sparkling blue to dark cerulean in a heartbeat as she watched me step out my pants. Those blue eyes of hers lingered on my body's response to her nudity. The way she bit her bottom lip told me she approved, making me up the wattage on my smile as I reached for the glass shower door.

I took a speedy shower to wash the sweat and day's grime off of me. When I was done with my basic cleansing, I didn't even bother with a towel.

"Ranger." She scooted forward to make room for me and I was all too eager to take my position behind her. As soon as I was settled Babe relaxed against me, pressing her back flush to my chest.

"Babe." I whispered in her ear and as I nibbled on the lobe, our lower bodies started a grinding motion. With every touch of the small of her back against my hard cock, my nipping kisses went up a notch in intensity.

This was a nice surprise in deed.