I spot you from across the room. You flash an all-too knowing grin in my direction, telling me that you know what's on my mind. I wonder, "Is it that obvious?" But then I realize that I don't give a damn. This has been a long time coming, and now the moment has arrived. It's wrong, and we both know it, but I doubt that either of us really cares at this point. Our minds are no longer in control--there's no point in fighting anymore. You nod your head in the direction of the shop and, leaving the fresnel dangling by its safety cable, climb down from the catwalk. Abandoning my paints and brushes on the stage I follow suite.
I take the long way around, telling myself that if I go out the side door and walk through the lobby perhaps people won't think to look for me in the shop. As I walk down the hallway I question myself. "Is this really necessary?" I answer, "Yes." Again I question, "Do you truly want this?" And again the answer is a resounding, "Yes."
My heart pounds in my chest as I pass through the shop door. I pause when I realize you're not there. Where? Where could you be? I turn the corner: through the partially cracked door of the A.V. storage room I can see that the light is on. Slowly I peer through the crack in the door. As I suspected you're there in this other world, waiting for me. I step forward to join you, shutting out the external world as I close the door silently behind me.
"No windows and it's mostly soundproof," you respond when I question the location choice. Then you add, "Plus, there's far less sawdust in here."
Laughing, I embrace you and comment with a wicked grin, "Sawdust could be an interesting addition, but I suppose a quickie in the storage room will do for now."
"For now? You mean this isn't just a one-time event?"
"I suppose that will depend on today's performance."
"Now you're making me nervous…but I suppose the show must go on!"
In one smooth motion you've removed my shirt and bra, startling me with your deftness.
"Unfair!" I cry. "Now it's my turn."
"You think so?" you ask. "I'm not so sure."
Again you surprise me with your agile fingertips as you unclasp my jeans and slide them down to my ankles. I realize as we both glance down at my nearly naked body that I'm wearing satin panties, and they clearly show how ready I am for this encounter.
You reach down to feel them, you wide-eyed look betraying your surprise. "Been waiting for me long?"
"A year and a half. But while some would consider that a rather lengthy wait I like to think that it's served well to build anticipation and excitement."