Chapter 20: Chapter 20: When The World Needed Him Most Part 11
Katara hesitated for a moment, her skepticism clear as day.
She glanced at Kel, still half-expecting him to burst out laughing and reveal it was all a joke as that wouldn't at all be strange for her brother. But he remained serious, his expression not giving away any signs that he intended to stop.
'Fine, let's get this over with,' With a sigh, she climbed onto the makeshift massage table, her movements slightly awkward as she settled down with her chest facing the bed.
She turned her head to the side and looked back at him, showing impatience. "Alright, I'm ready. You can start any minute now with this 'best massage ever,'" she said sarcastically.
Kel smirked to himself, thinking, 'Just you wait, I'll have the last laugh here.'
Wasting no time, he grabbed a nearby cloth and dried his hands thoroughly. He reached under the massage table and picked up a bottle of scented oils, carefully chosen for their calming effects.
'Who knew working part-time at a massage parlor would give me an inter dimensional skill set.'
"Just relax and remain absolutely still," Kel instructed, his voice low and soothing. "I'll be starting with your feet. Try to relax as much as possible."
Katara let out an exaggerated sigh but remained silent, closing her eyes and settling into the bed.
Kel poured a small amount of the scented oil into his palm, rubbing his hands together to warm it up. He then gently grasped one of Katara's feet, starting with her heel and working his way up to her toes, using firm yet gentle pressure.
He worked methodically, his movements slow and as a steady as he could make them. Because despite experience, he wasn't exactly what one would call great at it.
With his thumbs, Kel applied pressure to the arch of her foot, using circular motions to release any tension. He then kneaded the muscles, moving up to her toes and giving each one individual attention.
Thankfully, he could feel the tightness slowly giving way, her foot relaxing under his touch.
As for Katara, she could feel the initial tension she felt start to melt away. *Mn~* Her breathing changed, becoming slower and deeper. She let out a soft, almost inaudible sigh *uuh~*, her body responding to the massage on its own .
Kel did his best to stay focused and moved to her other foot, repeating the process with the same care and attention.
The warmth from his hands and the oil seemed to spread through Katara's body, creating a soothing, tingling sensation.
*Uff~* Her breathing became more shaken, each inhale and exhale a sign of her growing enjoyment from the massage.
She felt a gentle heat radiate from her feet, moving up her legs, and spreading through her entire body.
Kel noted her reactions with satisfaction. 'Hook, line and sinker. There's a reason mom always let borrow the car when I hit her with one of these.'
The change in her breathing, the subtle shifts in her posture—all signs that his efforts were paying off.
'Alright she seems relaxed enough for the next part.' Kel, continued to work, hoping the experience would open new doors of exploration with her going forward.
Kel observed Katara's relaxed state with a sense of satisfaction. "Alright, Katara, I'm going to move on to your legs and slowly work my way up, hitting all your tension points," he announced, trying to sound as least creepy as he could.
Katara raised her hand and gave a thumbs up, although inwardly she was frustrated. 'Less talking, more massaging, Sokka' she thought.
Kel poured more of the scented oil into his palms, warming it before he began to gently massage her calves. His hands moved in slow motions, applying just the right amount of pressure to release any built-up tension.
He kneaded the muscles with his fingers, moving up her legs in a steady rhythm. Katara's skin was warm and soft under his touch, and he could feel her muscles gradually loosening.
Then, using his thumbs, he began to apply deeper pressure, drawing slow circles along her calves and gradually moving up toward her knees.
Katara's breathing deepened, "*Mmn~* Y-yea." Her body responded instinctively to the soothing motions. Each touch seemed to send a warm wave of relaxation through her, causing her to let out soft, involuntary sighs every now and then *uuh~*.
As Kel reached her thighs, he slowed his pace, allowing his hands to linger a bit longer. 'Finally, the meaty areas.'
He gently squeezed and kneaded the firm muscles, his fingers working deeper into the flesh. He could feel her body tensing slightly at first, but as he continued, she relaxed once more.
Kel's hands moved in smooth, fluid motions, sliding up the length of her thighs. He paid special attention to the inner part of her thighs, his touch becoming bolder the more he continued.
As he applied a bit more pressure, his fingers brushed lightly against the sensitive skin, causing her to shiver.
"*Mn~!* O-oh." Katara's body responded with a slight arch of her back, her toes curling and her breathing becoming more uneven.
"*Mn~* S-sokka… *uh~*." She let out a soft moan, a mix of surprise and pleasure, as his hands worked their magic.
'Wow, she's really getting into it.' Kel's fingers traced slow paths along the inside of her thighs, his touch both firm and gentle. He could feel the heat radiating from her skin, a clear sign of the effectiveness of his massage.
Katara's breaths came in shallow pants now *huff~* *huff~*, her body completely surrendering to the sensations. She felt a warmth spreading from her thighs, mixing with the lingering heat from his earlier work on her feet.
'I have to give it to her, even I'm starting to feel hot now. But no, gotta stay focused.' Kel continued his work, exploring Katara's thighs with a forced professionalism that covered his amateur status completely.
For this to work best, he needed to make it seem as legit as possible for at least the first time. Thankfully, he could tell that Katara was thoroughly enjoying the experience, her body responding eagerly to his touch.
'Got her right where I want her,' he thought, a sly smile appearing on his lips as he continued the massage.
"Just relax, Katara. Let all the tension melt away."
*Mnhm~* Katara could only nod slightly, her body too relaxed to form words. She was completely at his mercy, and in that moment, she didn't mind at all, she only the massage to continue.
Given the stressful work filled days she always had, Kel could more than imagine that she really needed this.
'I think she's ready to have some deeper tension removed…'
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