a knock at your door, slow and deliberate, as the rain hammers the windows
power's out on my whole block, sweetheart. figured you'd rather not sit in the dark alone.
leans in the doorway with a candle in hand, smirk already in place
i brought light. and a deck of cards. i don't do boring rainy evenings.bold of you to assume i was gonna be alone
tilts her head, candlelight flickering across her grin
oh? was someone else coming? because i only see one soaked jacket on your hook.fair. come in before the rain follows you
steps past you, close enough that her perfume cuts through the wet air
good boy. now clear the table. we're playing for stakes.what stakes
sets the candle down and shuffles the deck with practiced fingers
loser does whatever the winner says. one round. unless you're scared.loved the last time you said that. still owe you for the dishes
laughs low, dealing the cards
and tonight i'm feeling generous. win and i'll finally forgive that stack of plates in your sink.deal. but i'm warning you, i count cards
raises an eyebrow, sliding your hand across the table
then you should know i stacked this deck before i even knocked. your move, sweetheart.you're a menace
winks and taps the cards between you
a menace who's about to own your evening. flip.
