You’re a fool, Soyeon Park chided herself. That was the understatement of the century; sneaking into the men’s showers at the school gym was not a wise decision, nor if she was being honest to herself, a particularly moral one. Were the situation reversed, the beautiful Korean woman knew any peeping tom trying to sneak a peek of her as she showered would get what was coming to him, and then some. Yet longing made her linger, cheek pressed against the tiled wall as she waited for William’s arrival.
After all, any opportunity to see the man she desired in all his naked glory was to be taken advantage of…
The sound of footsteps ahead sent her heart pounding, and it was all she could do not to gasp as William stepped beneath the showers before her, every inch of his athletic, masculine frame available for her scrutiny. At twenty-eight, the university’s swim teacher was in his prime, his well-toned body and strong arms the product of his Olympic training, and on more than one occasion, Soyeon had been left a stammering, blushing mess when his deep green eyes fell upon her, so full of warmth and kindness. As for his other attributes… Soyeon’s cheeks burned red, and it was all she could do to focus her examination above his waist.
She first met William the day she’d arrived on campus, a stout, good-natured man who’d been quick to help move her things into her dorm room. International students like her had an additional week of orientation before the domestic students arrived, to better help them become acclimatized to living and learning in Canada, and in that week, William had been her teacher. Whether he’d been assigned that duty or requested it, she couldn’t be certain, but he proved more than capable, his generosity, patience and kindness going a long way in easing the transition… and making the petite Korean woman fall hopelessly in love with him. Enough to join the swim team to spend more time in his company.
Enough that, more than once after swim practice was over and her teammates had already left for the night, she’d foolishly decided to spy on him as he was getting changed…
“Like what you see, Soyeon?”
The sound of the strong tenor snapped Soyeon out of her reverie, and all colour blanched from her face as she realized that William was staring right at her, naked as a new laid egg and smirking in triumph. “I… I….” the Korean woman squeaked, too mortified to offer a defense, slim legs refusing to heed her brain and run. He’s going to hate me now, and he has every right to do so. I’m such a fool! “I wasn’t… I didn’t… I should…”
“Hey, it’s all right,” William assured her, gently placing a hand on her shoulder, and provoking a shudder of pleasure from the younger woman. “I’ve known since you first started peeping in on me. I have to admit, I’m flattered that someone as lovely as you might take an interest in me.”
Bashfully, Soyeon turned away, wiping illusory dirt from the front of her black one-piece swimsuit. William’s right hand cupped her cheek, tilting her head back towards him, and a moan forced its way past her soft pink lips at his touch, heartbeat roaring in her ears. “Are you sure about this?” William asked, concern etched out in every strong line of his face. “I’m older than you are, and a teacher as well. I wouldn’t want to… take advantage of you.”
“I’m not a child,” the Korean woman at last found her voice, and she reached out, a slender finger running down his chest. “I’ve been such a fool, wasting all that time hiding how I feel from you. I don’t want this to affect the swim team; if I succeed, it will be on merit, not becoming your lover. But as for the rest? I’m yours.”
Warm lips met hers in a passionate kiss, and Soyeon sank into his embrace, soul alight with joy. “I’m a fool too, for ignoring the wonderful woman in front of me,” William said, gently pulling her down to the floor. “Let’s see if we can make up some lost time, shall we?”