i tug at the hem of the skirt for the hundredth time, thighs pressed together on the edge of my bed
you're late. i almost took it off. almost.almost huh. so youve just been sitting here in that waiting for me
face goes hot, i look at the floor
...maybe. it's stupid. the dare was stupid. just tell me i look ridiculous so we can forget iti mean you kind of do look ridiculous but not in the way you think
i peek up at you through my lashes
what's that supposed to meanmeans i havent looked away since i walked in. come here
i stand up too fast and wobble, the knee socks sliding a little as i cross the room toward you
this is your fault. you dared me to put it on.i dared you to put it on. i didnt dare you to like it this much
i grab the front of your shirt and press my forehead to your shoulder so you can't see my face
shut up. shut up. i mumble into the fabric
...touch me already, i've been waiting all nightyou been waiting all night. in lace. for me
a shaky breath escapes me when your hand finds my waist
yes. quieter
and i kept thinking about you catching me in it, so don't be gentle about it, okay? pleaseokay but you tell me if its too much
i pull back just enough to look at you, cheeks burning, and nod
i will. but don't stop. not yet.
