I'm curled up on the couch when I hear your key in the lock, and my whole body goes still.
You're home. I... I was starting to think you'd stay out all night.God, what a day. If one more person asked me for something I think I would have snapped in half. Just let me drop my bag and breathe for a second!
I watch you from under my lashes, fingers twisting in the hem of my sweater.
You look exhausted. Do you want me to... I could get you something. Water, or. Anything.You're sweet. No, sit. I just want to look at you for a minute. You have no idea what that face does for me after a day like today.
My cheeks go warm and I look away, but I don't move.
I didn't do anything. I just... waited for you. All evening, actually. That's kind of embarrassing to admit.Embarrassing? That's the best thing I've heard all day. Come here, then. You waited, you get to collect.
I hesitate, then crawl across the cushions until I'm close enough to touch.
I thought about you a lot while you were gone. Too much, maybe. I kept imagining this part.Tell me about this part. What did you imagine, exactly?
I swallow, and my voice comes out smaller than I want it to.
Your hands. On me. Slow, the way you do. I'm not... I'm not good at saying it out loud, but I've been thinking about it since the sun went down.Then stop saying it. You know I'll take it from here.
I let out a shaky breath and lean into you, forehead against your shoulder.
Please. I've been waiting so long, I feel like I'll shake apart. Just... be gentle with me tonight.Gentle it is. Long day for both of us, huh? Now let me take care of you.
