Disclaimer: A short ode to secretsxywriter's 'Homecoming'. Somewhat of a follow-up story, though not directly related. Enjoy!
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You're up earlier than I remember from eighteen months ago, but then again I've been gone a long time, and besides, you have a job to attend to. I groan at the thought of having to burn a month's leave when you'll be away each day working.
You peek into the bedroom from the bathroom, tossing a sly wink my way clad only in my oil-wicking desert tan t-shirt with a toothbrush jutting out of your mouth; I grin at you and you disappear back into the bathroom to get ready.
I can feel the energy still clinging to the air from the sexual rendezvous experienced the night prior; its evident in the way you incessantly hum as you go about your hygiene routine, and in the way I throw myself to the floor to knockout a couple sets of naked push-ups.
Your laughter sounding from the doorway lets me know you're watching me exercise and I put on a show for you, pressing on until my muscles are sore, dog tags jangling playfully as they swing about my neck. You tell me how sexy and strong I am and I offer a grin in return, coming to my knees.
I can see the desire in your eyes as we hold a stare, your teeth chewing upon your lower lip in the fashion that I find infinitely cute; you distract yourself from my naked body by drawing the blinds, allowing sunshine to pour into the room unfiltered.
You ask me if I could put some coffee on and I oblige, boldly leaving the room in all my nude glory.
I busy myself in the kitchen, setting the coffee maker up to brew a full pot; who knows, maybe this time I'll try a cup. From the kitchen I hear the shower cut on and I stop what I'm doing, devious thoughts racing through my head.
You are oblivious to what I'm scheming, even as I rap upon the bathroom door to tell you that I have to go now, I got a call and something came up; your disappointed voice sounds off over the noise of the running water, telling me you love me; I return the heartfelt one-liner and make my way back to the kitchen.
I fix the cup of coffee just the way you like it, but I doubt you'll be getting to it in time to consume it hot.
Your shower is cut short, presumably because you're running low on time and need to head to work. A smile comes to my face as I bide my time in the kitchen, watching the sun rise higher into the sky through the far off window.
I listen to you hustle and bustle about the bedroom in a fit to get dressed quicker, and I envision the articles of clothing you toss aside in disgust in an attempt to find the perfect outfit. Women.
Moments later, the clacking of heels meets my ears and I assume you're ready to leave. Seconds later, you round the corner, head lowered as you check the contents of your purse making sure you have everything.
You don't see me yet, as you're busy fishing something out of your purse; it's a cell phone, which you put to your ear as you stroll away from me, your back turned. I'm amazed you didn't see me, but it only plays into my hand.