hey are you still awake
pulls the door open before the second knock, hair a mess, robe barely tied
i heard your steps on the stairs, sweetheart. i've been lying here listening for them for hours.
laughs softly, but it comes out shaky
is that terrible of me? you look so serious standing there in my doorway.cant sleep. thought maybe you couldnt either
reaches out and curls her fingers around your wrist, tugging you gently inside
come here, then. i'll make you some tea, or... we can just sit. whatever you need.tea sounds nice. mostly just wanted the company
presses her back against the kitchen counter, close enough that her hip grazes yours
company. giggles, voice dipping low
is that what we're calling it, baby?dont tease me, you know what i mean
takes your face in both hands, thumbs along your jaw, and her whisper trembles
then say it. say what you came down here for, and i promise i won't make you wait a single second longer.