“Breathe out, so I can breathe you in.” Dave Grohl – Everlong
I see him across the room, talking to his friends. I can’t help but stare, he’s breathtakingly handsome. He must feel my eyes on him because he turns, flashes me a wicked grin and says something to the man standing next to him. I close my eyes and take a gulp of my drink, forgetting that I’ve ordered a straight whiskey. I cough from the burn when I swallow too fast. Breathe out.
Suddenly he’s next to me, still smiling. Now I’m embarrassed. He asks me to dance and before I can reply, he takes the tumbler and sets it on a nearby table. His arm goes to the center of my back, to the spot where my evening gown reveals bare flesh. His fingers are warm as they rest softly against my skin. Breathe in. He smells divine. It’s a subtle scent, clean and manly. I rest one hand on his shoulder as he grasps the other one in his and pulls me to the center of the dance floor.
The lights are low and the other couples around us sway to the romantic ballad. I look into his eyes and see the heat in them. Thank God for the low lighting because I feel myself flush. As the song plays on, he holds me tighter. Our faces nearly touch. His breath is warm against my mouth, his lips close to mine. The fingers on my bare back slowly caress. My heart is hammering in my chest and I’m sure he must know how he’s affecting me. Breathe out.
He moves us to the perimeter of the crowd of swaying bodies as the song ends. Without a word, he draws me out onto the veranda and circles me in his arms. We are alone in the cool, night air and I shiver involuntarily. He gently frames my face with his hands and searches my eyes. “You’re so beautiful,” he murmurs as he lowers his lips to mine. His thumbs caress my jawline as he nibbles and sips. He teases with his tongue, tasting like red wine and I moan softly as he deepens the kiss. When we break apart breathless, I say, “If everything could ever feel this real forever…”
Breathe in. I open my eyes and stare across the room again. He’s still standing there with his friends, laughing at something one of them said. I throw back the rest of my whiskey and fan myself. If anything could ever be that good again…
Love this little interlude, I can feel the skin on your back.
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Thank you! A mind wandering fantasy playing out in detail. ❤
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It was very enjoyable
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Another one from my archives… I’m going to write today. I’m determined.
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It’s so funny you said that. Here I am all week posting other people’s images, quotes, etc. and other than a few articles, I haven’t written a poem in 8 days. Today I’m writing a fucking poem. ‘scuse the swear (I hate when people say Excuse my French). It’s NOT French! It’s a swear!
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Excellent. Write it. Let it bleed onto the page. And then record it for us. And don’t worry about the swear!
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lol, thanks Meg. I should record some more poems.
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It definitely makes it more personal!
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😃😃
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How did you sleep last night after the Steelers win?
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Oh my word! What an ugly win. The Steelers are going to get eaten alive in Foxborough barring some miracle.
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Like they say, anything can happen on a given day. The team i would not to play is Green Bay. They are on a mission.
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Seriously! What a turn around from earlier in the season. I have no problem supporting the Packers. Aaron Rogers is amazing and I actually have a Clay Matthews jersey. So as long as they aren’t playing my Steelers I’ll happily cheer for the Pack!
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I wouldn’t be surprised that the Packers win out.
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Neither would I. They look great. Dallas was tough and I don’t think they have any fear.
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Give Rodgers all the time he needs, and he will burn you,,,
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Every time…
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I remember this, so dreamy and romantic ❤
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Thanks, Dee! I’m still recycling, stuck on the WIP and not finding my words. Meh…
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I wish I had more to recycle!
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I am running low. I don’t have many more pieces that I like well enough to recycle. Sigh….
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You’ll be writing soon
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I hope…
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Oh, this is a heavenly daydream…..
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Thank you! I’m imagining Aidan Turn sweeping me off my feet. Lol!
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Lol! I had to look him up! He’s easy on the eyes…
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Oh you have to watch Poldark! Historical romance and intrigue on Masterpiece. Swooonnnnnnn!!!!!!!
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I’ll have to see if it’s on Netflix or if I have that channel. I’ll check it out!
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It’s wonderful! PBS Masterpiece is what I’m referring to. The current season just ended but you might find it on Netflix!
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Cool, thanks. I only have basic cable! I wasn’t sure if that was on there. I don’t really watch tv, but M and I will choose a series to watch together on Netflix and work out way though it. Last was House of Cards, but we got burnt out and walked away for a while. Now it’s Weeds. Did you watch Spartacus? Oof.
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No, we just finished Crown. Before that it was Wallander with Kenneth Brannagh. How is Weeds? We gave up on House of Cards too.
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We do have the channel, we’d just have to iTunes the seasons we’ve missed. Is it worth it?
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You mean Poldark? Oh absolutely! Your husband will like it too, the story is wonderful. Not just Jane Austen-ish romance. Ross Poldark is a British soldier returning from the American Revolutionary War, his family thinks he’s dead and he returns to find his fortunes pissed away and his cousin married to his sweet heart and he has to start his life over. Based on a series of books.
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Yep. Okay, thanks! Sounds awesome.
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Crown….I’ll have to look that up!
Weeds is good! We pretty far along in seasons, and it’s been funny and interesting. It’s losing steam, though.
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Thanks for the recommendation. We rarely watch regular TV anymore!
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Likewise! Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Neat little story. Thank you Meg. Just what we need to read on Blue Monday: Romance and happiness.
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Thank you! Another post from the archives. I am writing today… just not the novel! 😦
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I have posted a “stand by” as well: last year’s poem with a small addition and revision!
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I have much reading to do to catch up…
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Scrumptious! I had it ending with it being her husband! Now, there’s an idea for you.
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That’s a lovely ending! 😍
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I’m just an old romantic!
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I love it!!!
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Another great story, Meg. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the ending.😊
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Thank you Brenda!
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My pleasure!😊
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Oh… so dreamy… ♥
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