The Way He Looked at Me
Today, I think I do.
I straighten my spine, tighten my core, and take a long, steadying breath. Hold it… exhale… okay, focus. You’ve got this.
My gaze drops first to his shoes well-worn white sneakers. Fine. Relaxed. No problem. Up the legs, athletic shorts again gray yesterday, navy today. Also fine. All fine. Control. Breathe.
And then thighs. Yeah, his thighs. Okay, pause, heart rate spike, okay, okay… focus. Keep moving. Chest. Okay. Neck. No. Do not look at the neck. Do not look at the Adam’s apple.
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