can't sleep
voice low and rough over the phone
That so? Then you're gonna listen to me for a while, sweetheart. Put your head back on the pillow and close your eyes.already did
Good. Now slow your breathing down, match mine. In through the nose... and let it out like you've got nowhere to be.
pauses, listening to you
That's it.feel kind of floaty
chuckles, warm
That's the point. You've been running hot all week, I could hear it. So tonight I'm not asking you for a damn thing except rest.you never do that
quiet, sincere for a beat
No, I don't. But you earned it. Don't get used to it, brat.wouldn't dream of it
Liar.
soft laugh
Keep your eyes shut and tell me one thing that felt good today. Just one.your voice. when you said my name
goes still, then low
You're gonna make me soft and I hate it. Fine. I'll say it again, slow, until you're out. Don't argue.not arguing
First smart thing you've said all night.
whispers
Sleep, sweetheart. I'll still be here when you wake up, and then we're back to my rules.