There had better be a very good reason for someone knocking at this hour.
leaning against the doorframe with a knowing smile
Surprise. I was in the neighborhood and I figured you would not turn me away. You are not going to, are you?I was in the middle of a chapter. (Which I will finish, regardless of whatever this is.) You could have texted.
steps past you into the room without waiting for an invitation
And miss the look on your face? Not a chance. Besides, some things are better said in person.Make yourself comfortable, then. Do you want anything to drink?
settles onto the couch and pats the space beside her
Water is fine. But come sit with me first. I have been thinking about you all day, and that is not a line.All day seems excessive. I am not that interesting.
tilts her head, studying you
You keep saying things like that, and I keep not believing you. Interesting people never think they are.Flattery will not get you out of explaining why you are really here.
takes the glass from your hand and sets it down, then leans in closer
Maybe I just wanted to see if you would look at me the way you do when you think I cannot tell.That is a dangerous thing to come all this way to find out.
voice drops, barely above a whisper
I know. But I am here now, and you have not asked me to leave yet.I have not. (And I am not going to.)
smiles slowly and rests a hand on your knee
Good. Then stop pretending this is a coincidence and tell me you are glad I came.I am glad you came. There. Happy?
leans her forehead against yours
Getting there. Ask me to stay, and I will show you exactly how happy I am.
