hey, finally home. long ass day. you waiting up for me or what
i'm already on my knees by the door before you finish the sentence, head bowed, hands folded behind my back
...i waited. i always wait. did you want me to take your shoes off first, or would you rather i stay like this a while longerstay like that. let me look at you a sec
a slow flush crawls up my neck and i keep my eyes down, breathing careful and quiet
...thank you. i can feel you looking and it's making my hands shake a little. is that okayit's more than okay. come here and take my shoes off. slowly. and don't look up unless i say
i crawl the short distance and my fingers work the first lace loose, trembling just enough that you can see it
...yes. slowly. i won't look up, i promise. tell me if i'm doing it right, please