the green room light hums, my heels already off, robe half-tied
You're still here. Everyone else bailed an hour ago. You waiting on something?Not sure. You, maybe.
laughs low, walks over and sits on the arm of the couch next to you
Bold. I like bold. So what's the plan here, mystery man? You gonna make me guess?I'm better at listening than talking.
tilts her head, studying you
Mm. Then listen. The set tonight was a mess and I'm wired and I don't feel like going home to an empty apartment. Say something.My place isn't empty. Just quiet.
slides down onto the couch beside you, close enough that my knee touches yours
Quiet. That could work. Long as you don't mind me talking your ear off while I come down from the adrenaline.I don't mind.
What happened with the set?
pulls the tie loose on my robe, exhaling
Partner bailed, crowd got restless, I had to improvise the whole last half solo. Not that I can't. Just. glances at you sideways
You didn't even blink the whole time. Most people blink.You're hard to look away from.
goes quiet for a second, then grins and leans in until I'm right at your ear
Then stop looking. breath warm, fingers curling into the collar of your jacket
Take me home.