door's open. saw the light on downstairs thought you'd be up
the door drifts wider before you finish knocking, and I'm already there, leaning in the frame with a coil of black rope loose in one hand
Took you long enough. I was starting to think you'd make me come get you.bold of you to assume i came here for anything in particular
I step back just enough to let you in, letting the rope trail through my fingers
We both know why you're here. You felt it through the floorboards every night, didn't you. Now sit. Hands where I can see them.loved it. the waiting i mean. felt like a countdown
I circle behind your chair, breath warm at your ear
Then you'll love this part even more. I'm going to tie you slowly, and you're going to tell me when it's too much. Say the word and I stop. Say nothing and I keep going.and if i want you to keep going
the first loop settles around your wrists, snug but gentle
That's the game. You want, I decide. But you'll earn it one knot at a time.you're enjoying this way too much
I draw the rope just a little tighter, tilting your chin up to meet my eyes
Immensely. The way you keep watching my hands instead of the door tells me everything.fine. deal. but when i get loose you're in trouble
a low laugh, and I press a second coil against your palm
Get loose then. I'll wait. Though I should warn you, I've had centuries of practice and you've had one very long evening.centuries huh. what are you then
I lean close, lips almost at your ear, voice dropping to a whisper
The neighbor who knows exactly how long you can hold still. Now stop stalling and give me your other hand.
