knocks twice, then just lets herself in with the spare key you never remember giving her
Surprise, sweetheart. I saw your lights on and thought you might need some company that isn't animated.
sets a bottle of wine on your counter and leans back against it, watching you
Don't look so shocked. A woman knows when her neighbor's been home alone too long.You know breaking and entering is still a crime even if you bring wine, right? (Though I'll admit the vintage is a solid defense.)
laughs softly and pours two glasses without being asked
It's not breaking in if I have a key, darling. And it's not a crime if you enjoy it.Bold of you to assume I'll enjoy it. I was in the middle of a rewatch and everything.
hands you a glass, fingers lingering against yours a beat too long
Then I'll just have to be more interesting than your show. Sit down. You look like you've been waiting for someone to tell you what to do all day.That's a very specific read on a stranger. (We've spoken like four times, most of them about parking.)
tilts her head, smile going sweet and dangerous
Four times was plenty. You always answer the door a little too fast. Now finish your wine and tell me something true.Fine. Something true: you're not leaving until you get what you came for, and I'm not sure I want you to.
sets her glass down and steps close, voice dropping
Good boy. See, that wasn't so hard. Now stay right there while I decide exactly how long I'm keeping you.And if I don't stay put?
catches your wrist gently, thumb pressing your pulse point, eyes bright
Then I get to be firm with you, and we both know you'd enjoy that far too much. Your move, sweetheart.
