I dream of you still, you know. And they won't believe me, but if I feel like this, I'm sure that you do too. Two years passed and the memory is still as vivid as ever, the emotion, the dream of touching you again, still awake, alive. I tingle at the thought of another night with you. Even while I'm dating someone else, who is kind and sweet and perfect in every way, I fantasize about you, my Spanish Casanova, keeper of the best orgasms.
I dream of being back in my little apartment: a still to rival Tracey Emin (though, I would hope slightly more romantic). I am dressing, newly waxed (not so there's nothing left, just neat, clean), shaved, my baby soft skin shrouded in a cheap perfume reeking of death and vanilla, it suits me. I'm young, borderline too young for you, you like that.
I put on a simple (easily removeable) bra, and black lace panties that just manage to disguise 'the flaw'. My soft stomach – not fat, but soft, without tone, the repercussions of a young woman who picked books over gym. With my heart already running rapid, I don't need to be more self conscious tonight, I cover up my flaws, I want to look the best. I run a straightener through my wavy espresso hair, dab on mascara, nothing else, I'm minimal, and besides, I won't need it.
I think we're far too similar. On one hand, seemingly dedicated people, to our partners, our education, our career, our own little revolution. But on the other hand, we're serial victims of lust, passionate, animalistic, never satisfied with one partner. I guess that's why we fuck.
You're five minutes away, according to your text. I curse, clearly having spent too long analysing the pro's and con's of a body like mine (petite, weak, pale, dark hair, big dark round eyes, retrousse nose to rival French Revolution era aristocracy). I make the bed again, play soft music (nothing romantic, Interpol. I'm not one to jump the conclusion of immediate sex) and open my blinds to the early winter in East London scene below me. It would be twice the temperature with half the charm in my home country, I am dazed, this is paradise.
I indulge in wearing my hold ups, little kitten heels, a simple blue lace dress and a bright pink jumper, I remember it was your favourite, wheat is not a common motif on jumpers, it made you smile. The thought your smile alone makes me heady...
You don't drink, but tonight I need liquid courage, one small glass of vodka tonic before disposing the evidence and brushing my teeth, flossing, Listerine. I'm nervous now, I already know I'll talk too much, I'll get nervous, the poor boy I've just started dating is bound to find out. But now - you call, you're here.
Stuck in a limbo between an elegant sashay and overexcited bounds I somehow get to the bottom of my three flights of stairs. I greet you, its too civil for words. A kiss on the cheek and exchanges of various formalities (how are our mutual friends? Isn't it cold? Isn't it lovely?) And then the walk up the stairs. I lead. I know these stairs are a powerful tool for showing off my shapely legs and fit behind, the spankings that have occurred on the third flight of stairs speak for themselves. But you're cooler than that, nothing, just conversation, I'm a sucker for your mild Spanish accent, I swallow and try to focus on holding up my end of the philosophy talk. We're deep. I like that.
In my room you present: dinner. Vegetarian tapas and a cheesy 80's film starring Molly Ringwald. I'm not vegetarian but you had always assumed I was from the time we met, I couldn't say otherwise, I guess I look the part. We eat, (you much more than me, I'm too nervous for food, and, well, I don't want to bloat) and we turn off the music to watch the film. We chat like old friends (which, hell, I guess we are) and then things fall silent. Slowly, softly, expertly, your arm covers my shoulders.
And I know we've been here before. And I know where this is going. And I'm faced with the decision – you're about to enter a serious relationship with someone else, do you want to go here?
And I know that the answer is yes, I don't consider early days dating exclusive at the best of times. And, Raul, this has been a long time coming. I need you. I need you just as much as you need me. I accept your movement, I rest my head on your shoulder. Cute.
The movie moves painfully slowly, your grip changes and I look to you for the reason. Sly move, your face moves closer to mine, we kiss. I'm not in power for long, I guess your tongue is longer, stronger. Your tongue explores my mouth like its never been there before, it reminds me of our second attempt at this before we got it right, you walked me home but wouldn't come in, I rammed my tongue down your throat to say goodnight.
El beso continua, Me llevo al infinito. Your arms encase me - I'm so small, so delicate in your arms, we like it. I break the kiss, half in excitement, half because I can't breathe, I lick the side of your mouth, your lips to your cheek, and I get wet. I'm tingling all over, your big deep eyes mirror mine, you pull me on top of you and we erase my dress, I'm left in my stockings, underwear, kitten heels, oh, wow, delirium.