Author's Note: Part of this piece was written by another, and though he wishes to remain anonymous, I thought it proper to give him partial credit.
The sheets are so cold in my bed all alone; in the sleeping cave I've made myself. The dark tries to silence my mind, like the quilted cover of a birdcage, but my loneliness will not fall silent. Outside my curtain, others move about continuing their night, I just lay trying to force slumber upon my being. I curl up against my pillows and wish they less soft and more realistic to my fantasies. Fantasies that you aren't far way, occupied with graduate school, but very near. I imagine laying there in silence and hearing the door open. I can hear the soft, steady footprints of someone trying not to awake another. I imagine my curtain being pushed aside, and I can see your outline in the dim light.
It's been such a long time since I've had you close enough to touch you. I don't need anymore light then I have, for though it's been months my figure tips remember every contour of your body. How did you get here my mind, wants to ask. I'm not going to spoil the moment. Just the surprise of your presence has brought my body heat to a boil.
There is not much room to move on the dorm mattress on the floor of my cubby. You have to lay your whole body weight across me in order to fit in there with me. The pressure from your weight is marvelous. The feel of your hips on mine, and my breasts crushed between us, causes my breath to quicken.
I gaze up towards your eyes. They reflect what little light there is. I can almost see your face. The smooth lines and outline of your hair. You are so desirable. I would be contented just to held by you, feel your arms keep me safe, and know that for right now, I'm being taken care of. To feel only bliss is not something I don't permit for myself often, and to feel it now is a benediction.
You smile with relief. You've felt the distance as much as I have, and you've traveled a long way to be here tonight.
You carefully slide off me and when you are comfortable on your side you pull me into the curve of your body. I feel at home resting against your chest; as though I belong there and nothing could move me aside from my own will to move. I sigh, and breathe easier. I need just a moment ground myself in the contentment.
Once I have assured myself that you aren't going to leave, I glance up into your eyes again. Its a pleading look, that says I have I'm tuned into your soul, but I want your body too. It's been so long since I felt your flesh slide into mine. Though I am relaxed, and comfortable, my body is begging to be fed your essence. The euphoric state only makes it more demanding. My ability to form verbal language decreases rapidly. I need sex.