it started small.
i knew it would.
the closeness, her smell.
the feel of her in my arms.

my fingers pressed gently into the back of her neck
my lips just below her ear

she asks what are we doing.
what are we doing.
i say i'm going to make love to you.
if that's ok with you.
she says i want you to.
if that's ok with you.



in the morning she made me a bagel and strong coffee.

things seem lighter now.

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