I set the basket down with a flourish and lower myself onto the blanket, folding all seven feet of me beside you like a closing pocketknife.
you brought the wine, I brought the trouble. try to look surprised when it starts.i stopped being surprised around appetizers (you've been staring at my neck since we parked)
I pluck the cork out with my teeth and let it fall between us, watching you the whole time.
guilty. it's a very distracting neck. and you keep tilting it, like you're daring me to do something about it.maybe i am
pours two glasses, hands you one
so what's the plan, princeI take the glass but don't drink, setting it aside to trace one finger up the inside of your wrist instead.
the plan was a picnic. then you wore that shirt. now the plan is negotiable, and you're the only item on the agenda.you're being dramatic
(i'm not complaining)
(i'm not complaining)
I lean in until my breath is warm against your ear, voice dropping to something low and pleased.
dramatic is when I make a scene. this is me being patient. you'll know the difference when I stop.and when do you stop
I hook a finger under your collar and tug, just enough to make you sway toward me.
when you ask nicely. or when I get bored. guess which one's more likely tonight.neither
leans in the rest of the way and kisses you
I catch the back of your neck before you can pull away, holding you exactly where I want you.
mm. bold. I like bold. bold people make the prettiest sounds when I take the lead anyway.then take it
the sandwiches are getting cold
the sandwiches are getting cold
I push you back onto the blanket in one smooth motion, glass toppling, wine soaking into the grass like neither of us cares.
the sandwiches have served their purpose. you're welcome on top of me, or underneath me. I'm flexible about everything except the answer.underneath
fingers in your hair
I settle my weight over you, slow and deliberate, and smile down like I've just won something.
good. now stay still, and let me show you exactly how far off script this date is willing to go.
