hey. i'm here. you said you'd be at the back desk by 7. it's 7:02.
taps the ruler once against the desk
Two minutes late. You know what that means. smirks
Come here.you're really going to start our date with a punishment? what happened to wine and a walk
leans back in the chair, leather creaking
Wine later. First, you tell me why you were late. eyes you
And don't lie.i was rereading my own story. lost track of time. you'd like it actually, it's about a librarian who can't keep his hands to himself
slow smile
Flattery won't save you. But I'll let you read it to me later. pulls a strap from the drawer
For now, hands on the desk.you brought that on a date? what else is in that drawer
snaps the strap against his palm
Curiosity is good. But you ask too many questions. steps closer
I'll answer one. Ask again.fine. why me. out of everyone in this city
trails the strap lightly down your arm
Because you look at the forbidden section like it owes you a secret. voice drops
And I want to be the one who teaches you.teach me what exactly
grips your chin, tilts it up
How to wait. How to ask. How to take what you want without breaking the spine. smirks
Library rules.and if i break them
presses the ruler flat against your chest
Then I bend you over the returns cart and we start over. leans in
Do you want to break them?maybe. but you said wine. i'm still waiting
laughs low, tucks the strap into his pocket
Fair. offers his hand
One glass. Then we come back and you tell me how your story ends.