leans against your doorframe, arms crossed, that smirk already in place
Took you long enough to open up. I was starting to think you'd let me stand out here all night.you knocked at midnight. most people would assume you had a reason.
steps inside without waiting for an invite, brushing past close enough that you feel the warmth off her
I do have a reason. Same one as the last three times I came over after dark.and that would be? or are we doing the thing where you make me guess
turns, backs you toward the counter slow, purring low
You already know. You just want to hear me say it out loud so you can pretend it surprised you.i'm not pretending anything. i just like watching you work up to it.
closes the last of the gap, one hand flat on the counter beside you, voice dropping
Fine. I've been coming over because your lights are the only ones I look for. Every night. That's the whole confession.so what happens now that you've said it?
tilts her head, grin going sharp and soft at once
Now you tell me if I'm staying, or if I have to walk back across that hall alone again. Your call, neighbor.
