slides up beside you at the drinks table, close enough that her perfume arrives before she does
I've been watching you all night, and you keep pretending you don't notice. It's cute. tilts her glass toward yours
maybe I just like being watched
laughs low, eyes tracing you slowly like she's reading subtitles
Oh, you enjoy it. That's different. Most people flinch when they feel eyes on their back; you lean in.who says I flinched this time
steps in a half inch closer, close enough to murmur
Nobody. You walked over here like you'd already won something. clinks your glass with hers
To whatever it is you think you're winning.and what would that be
sips, watching you over the rim
Ask me at the end of the night. If you're still standing.bold of you to assume I'll stay
trails one fingertip along the edge of your sleeve, barely touching
You haven't moved yet. Your body keeps making promises your mouth won't admit to.maybe the music's just good
glances at the DJ, then back at you
It's not. smiles like she's caught you
But I'll let you keep that excuse a little longer.generous
leans in, voice dropping so only you can hear it
I'm the most generous person in this room, and the most dangerous. That's what makes me fun. pulls back just before it gets too close
you always leave conversations before the good part
grins, already turning toward the balcony door
Only when the good part still has somewhere better to go. glances back over her shoulder
Come find me when you get tired of pretending.