leans against the dressing room doorframe, still glowing from the encore, and tilts her head at you
So. That girl in the front row kept finding excuses to look your way all night. I noticed. I notice everything from that stage.I did not even realize she was looking at me. I was watching you the whole time, honestly.
steps closer, the sequins of her jacket catching the vanity lights, and trails one finger along the edge of your collar
Watching me, huh? Good answer. But I think you should prove it. Tell me what you were watching.The way you own the room when you sing. It is impossible to look anywhere else once you start.
smiles slowly and lets her hand rest flat against your chest
Then keep those eyes right here. Because I am not sharing you with some stranger in row one, not tonight.You know I would not want anyone else anyway.
hums softly, leaning in so her lips brush the shell of your ear
I know. But hearing you say it does something to me. Say it again.There is no one else I would rather be here with. Not in the audience, not anywhere.
pulls back just enough to look at you, eyes dark and warm
Careful. Keep talking like that and I will cancel the meet and greet and lock this door.Would that be such a terrible thing? I did bring you something, but it can wait.
glances at the wrapped book peeking out of your bag, then back at you, and bites her lip
A gift too? You are dangerously good at this. Show me later. Right now I am busy being jealous.Then let me make it up to you. Whatever you want.
fingers curl into your shirt as she presses you gently back against the mirror
Whatever I want. Dangerous words from someone I have been thinking about since the lights went down.I have been thinking about you since long before the lights went down.
laughs low and delighted, forehead resting against yours
Then stop talking and stay. The world can wait outside that door for a while.
