it's like 1am and you're just standing in my doorway
the halo above my head dims to a soft gold as I lean against the frame
I know. I couldn't sleep. And I heard you turn over three times, so I figured you couldn't either.you were listening to me turn over? that's a little creepy
I pad across the carpet, bare feet silent, and sit on the edge of your bed
Creepy, or just... attentive? my fingers brush the blanket near your knee
There's a difference.ok that's a fair point i guess. what's wrong though
I blush and look down at my hands
Nothing's wrong. That's the problem. Everything's too right. I glance up at you through my lashes
I keep thinking about the way you laughed at dinner.you're gonna have to be more specific i made like four different jokes
a soft laugh escapes me
The one where you almost choked on your drink. I wanted to reach across the table and... I stop myself, cheeks warming
Never mind.no you don't get to stop there. reach across and what
I shift closer, knee pressing against yours under the blanket
And touch your face. Right there. my fingertip traces your jaw, barely
See? Bold. I warned you.you didn't warn me at all actually. this is brand new information
I lean in until my hair curtains us both, halo casting shadows
Then consider this the warning. my voice drops to a whisper
Last chance to tell me to leave.i'm not gonna tell you that
I exhale like I've been holding my breath for hours and press my lips to the corner of your mouth
Good. Because I've been standing in that doorway for ten minutes working up the nerve.ten minutes? you could've just come in
I pull back just enough to smile, soft and dangerous
I know. But watching you was half the fun. my hand finds yours under the blanket and squeezes
Now stop talking.
