He furrowed his brow, leaning forward as he scrolled through the movie selection on the TV screen. "Romance?"
She always made time to see him when he came back. They'd only hung out a few times over the years, but each one just made her anticipate the next one. Maybe it was because they were so infrequent. Or maybe it was because of what they inevitably led to.
"Romance, sure. As long as it's not too cheesy or anything." She leaned back into the couch beside him, her legs curled underneath her. As he finished making his selection and sat back, she subtly leaned into him, pressing herself into his arm. He tilted his head slightly to look at her, smiled, and gently placed a hand on her knee.
He dimmed the lights and the movie began. After around 20 minutes, he shifted and placed his arm snugly around her, hugging her into him. She nestled into him further, grateful for the closeness.
By the time the movie ended, the sexual tension was so pervasive that for either of them to move away, however slightly, would be almost painful. As the credits rolled, she craned her head into his neck. He felt her breath as she opened her mouth, asking a silent, urgent question.
He knew his answer, but he wanted to hear her. He decided to give voice to their unspoken entreaty.
"Do you want to?" he asked softly.
She did want to. She wanted very much. However, that very feeling of lustful desire was, at the moment, making verbal communication difficult. All that came out of her was ragged, shaky breathing as her hips, grinding against him, said everything that she herself could not. Only when he pulled away, cupping her face in his hand, did she gather herself enough to breathe, "Yes...please."
His smile slowly spread across his face. She watched his eyes as a predatory, lustful glint entered them. His hands that had been holding her tenderly now gripped her possessively, clutching and pulling her in a way that made it clear to whom she belonged. He leaned close, his lips brushing hers, and her breath caught. He stayed there, infuriatingly close. Just when she leaned forward, seeking his lips, he dipped his head to the side to whisper into her ear,
"Strip." He rose and stepped back slightly and caught her gaze, as if daring her to disobey.
She felt as though she were hypnotized. Slowly, she too rose and pulled her tight-fitting shirt over her head. Her sizable breasts bounced as they were set free of the fabric.
He was silent as she removed the rest of her clothing, placing each item in a neat pile on the couch. When she was done, an idea occurred to him.
"Gather it up."