The grass had become parched, and a night's deluge hadn't yet been enough to bring the colour back into the individual blades.
Too dry a summer with waves of humidity meant perspiration regularly sprung up across her forehead, across her large breasts, between her thighs.
In the long, restless days since he'd been whispering and groaning into her ear, she'd spent hour upon hour pounding out chords, naked and mindless at the piano. Slow, gentle harmonies, followed by rapid, near chaotic melodies that reverberated around the room.
His kiss... His hands... His...
She let out a frustrated laugh at herself and slammed the lid shut over the keyboard. She had to do something. Anything.
She threw on a dress, which she felt clinging to her every curve with each step. As she reached for her handbag, she caught her breast, her nipple hardening. She felt it surge, giving in for a moment and running her finger back and forth, letting out a soft moan. As she sunk back against the wall, the contact wrenched her back to reality, and she quickly tugged her dress back into place.
It was dusk by the time she set foot outside, her stilettos clicking in time with her shortened breaths. In no mood for the library, she walked automatically in the direction of the mall. Be among people. Normality.
By the time she reached the entrance, her mind had begun to clear a little, and she chuckled at herself. Maybe this was all she'd needed. A tisane upstairs, enjoy some people watching, then home for a cold shower.
She headed for the elevator, and stepped in, closing the door. She moved to rest her head against the wall, jumping as the doors pinged open. From her fixed gaze, she only caught a brief glimpse of a black t-shirt. before she let her eyes close.
As they ascended, she caught a whiff of cologne that invaded all of her senses. As she turned her head and began to open her eyes, the elevator stuttered and jolted. She looked to the doors, her arms flailing for balance.
She caught the most momentary glimpse of his eyes from the corner of her vision, before the elevator was plunged into darkness.
She drew in a sharp breath, trying to hold it.
What was he doing there?
It couldn't be him, he'd say something.
Why wasn't he speaking?
She couldn't hide her excitement as she turned to her right, and breathlessly said