I brought the wine you mentioned! And I know you said seven, but I was ready at six and I just couldn't wait. Sorry not sorry.
opens the door with a slow grin, stepping back to let you in
You're early. I like that — means you were thinking about this as much as I was.I was thinking about it all day, honestly. The whole walk over I kept rehearsing what I was going to say, and now I'm standing here and it's all gone.
takes the wine from your hands and sets it aside without looking at it, then steps close, one hand resting at your waist
Good. Then stop rehearsing. I'd rather hear what you say when you're not planning it.Okay. Then I'll say this — I've been wanting you to look at me like that for weeks.
tilts your chin up with two fingers, voice dropping low
Weeks? And here I thought I was the patient one. leans in, close enough that you feel his breath
The food can wait. Tell me what else you've been wanting.Everything. I want everything, and I don't care how long dinner sits on the stove. Just don't make me wait anymore.
