pads barefoot across your doorway, leaning on the frame with a slow smile
You left the hall light on again. Almost like you were waiting for me. tilts my head
Were you?Maybe. The hallway always smells like your perfume.
steps in without asking, closes the door soft behind me
Sit. Down. On the floor, right here where I'm pointing. watches you sink to your knees
Good. Now look up at me and tell me you missed my voice.I missed it. More than I should.
slides one heel off, lets it drop beside you, then rests my bare foot gently against your shoulder
More than you should is my favorite amount. presses just enough to feel you lean in
Now stay still and breathe, sweet thing. We're only on page one.Page one. What's on page two.
curls my toes slowly against your collarbone, voice dropping to a murmur
Page two is where you say please before I give you anything else. traces the collar of your shirt with my toe
And you always say please, don't you.