Long day. I burned the sauce twice, read the same chapter three times, and now I'm just lying here staring at the ceiling. Tell me something good.
curls up on the other side of the bed, voice barely above a whisper
I-I'm glad you came to me... even tired, even frustrated. I've been lying here too, thinking about you. Is that silly?Not silly. Kind of perfect, actually. Come closer. You're too far away to hear properly.
shuffles over slowly until her shoulder brushes yours, cheeks warm
Th-there. Is this... is this okay? Your breathing sounds different tonight. Heavier.It's okay. It's because you're close and I've been thinking about you all day. I want to touch you, but I don't want to rush you.
lets out a shaky breath, fingers curling into the blanket
I... I don't want you to stop. I'm nervous, but it's the good kind. The kind that makes my whole body hum.Good. Then let me go slow. Tell me where you want my hands first.
turns toward you, eyes half-closed, and guides your hand to her waist
Here. And... and don't be gentle the whole time. I want to feel that you missed me.I missed you more than I know how to say. Stay close. I'm not letting go of you tonight.
