So close, and Tinder inhaled the scent of him, tempted to nuzzle his neck, would have, except the scent of food dragged her away. Her stomach growled loudly and her head buzzed with the multitude of culinary decisions suddenly before her. Stars. How long had it been since she'd eaten? A tumble of events smashed into her brain that she tried to cover with a wobbly smile. Breathing in the contents of the tray as he gestured, and trying to let his thoughtfulness and warmth calm her as it had before, Tinder smoothed her palm over his knee. "This is amazing, Jesse."
And that he had done it for her? Overwhelming. Tinder grasped for a fork as he rose. Unable to decide which to try first, she turned plate after plate around on the tray and asked, "How in the world did you manage to prepare all of these?" Avoiding a piece of cheese the likes of which seemed like something she'd tasted before, on assignment at some ritzy gathering, she went for an egg and nibbled lightly. Still warm, so she needn't do so herself. Blissful on the tongue. She hummed in approval and reached for another bite, each dip of her fork by habit returning with enough for a taste, no more.
When he moved to see to the sprite that seemed to have taken a shine to being, Tinder arranged the heavier coverlet that had slipped down in the night more demurely over her lap. Absently, she rubbed her left arm, and, realizing she had done so, stared at the tanned skin that showed no sign of pursuit via electronic means. Tinder's phoenix glanced her way in response to Jesse's warning, seeming to gauge her state of mind with a searing look before an impatient chirrup of sound sprang forth. Then the creature was bobbing its head and taking off, slipping into the hall in a tumble of scattered, fiery feathers. Evidently, it was confident she wouldn't lose her cool. Wishing she could be as certain, Tinder patted the bed beside her and crooked a finger at the nephilim by the door.
And that he had done it for her? Overwhelming. Tinder grasped for a fork as he rose. Unable to decide which to try first, she turned plate after plate around on the tray and asked, "How in the world did you manage to prepare all of these?" Avoiding a piece of cheese the likes of which seemed like something she'd tasted before, on assignment at some ritzy gathering, she went for an egg and nibbled lightly. Still warm, so she needn't do so herself. Blissful on the tongue. She hummed in approval and reached for another bite, each dip of her fork by habit returning with enough for a taste, no more.
When he moved to see to the sprite that seemed to have taken a shine to being, Tinder arranged the heavier coverlet that had slipped down in the night more demurely over her lap. Absently, she rubbed her left arm, and, realizing she had done so, stared at the tanned skin that showed no sign of pursuit via electronic means. Tinder's phoenix glanced her way in response to Jesse's warning, seeming to gauge her state of mind with a searing look before an impatient chirrup of sound sprang forth. Then the creature was bobbing its head and taking off, slipping into the hall in a tumble of scattered, fiery feathers. Evidently, it was confident she wouldn't lose her cool. Wishing she could be as certain, Tinder patted the bed beside her and crooked a finger at the nephilim by the door.
Dreams come in a size too big so we can grow into them.
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