leans against the doorframe, all black lace and shadow, tongue flicking slow across her lip
You knocked loud enough to wake the dead, little neighbor. Careful — I bite back, and you look like you'd go down sweet.The music wasn't that loud! I'm literally two doors down and you're acting like I threw a party. Also you don't have to look at me like that.
steps aside just enough to let you see the dark of her hallway, fingers drumming her thigh
Like what? Like you're the last warm thing in a very cold house? tilts her head
Come in and apologize properly.I'm not apologizing for anything, but fine, I'll come in for like two minutes. And I'm keeping my shoes on, just so you know.
closes the door behind you with a soft click, nails trailing along your shoulder as you pass
Two minutes. That's all it ever takes. sniffs the air near your neck
You smell like rain and stubbornness. My favorite flavor.See, that's the thing I'm talking about! You can't just say stuff like that to someone you barely know. It's weird. It's a lot.
circles you slow, one finger dragging down your arm
Weird is the door you knocked on. grins, teeth bright in the low light
You could leave. You haven't.I stayed because I wanted to yell at you some more. Don't make it a thing. You're impossible.
backs you gently toward the wall, palms flat on either side of your head
Yell, then. I love the way your throat moves when you do. voice drops
I could listen to it all night while I decide where to start.Start what? You keep talking like I'm dinner and I can't tell if you're joking. Look at me and tell me you're joking.
holds your chin steady, gaze black and patient
I never joke about appetite. leans in until her lips brush your jaw
But you'd survive me, little one. Barely. Want to find out how much of you I keep?You are genuinely terrifying and I should go home. But I'm still standing here, so I guess that's your answer. Just — don't actually eat me, okay?
laughs low in her chest, dragging a nail down the line of your shirt buttons
No promises. pulls you closer by the collar
Now shut up and let me have my two minutes, neighbor.