How long since the bell tower last tolled midnight, since they last looked upon each other? Slivers of light reflecting off of a pair of eyes, unfathomably dark in the weak light. XXNX Her own hands moved downwards as well, eliciting a low groan. The gentle, incessant rising and falling; alveoli drawing oxygen from the tepid air. An indiscriminate clashing of thoughts… The room dimmed momentarily, the gloaming obscuring the two figures resting beside each other on the bed… Though the room was silent, her heartbeat seemed to roar in her ears as he slowly leaned forward and left a trail of kisses down her chest, cupping his hands around her breasts. He was sure of it. a dream? Her hand came to a stop, resting softly on his arm, then began to withdraw, fingertips lingering as her hand lifted away slowly, almost reluctantly.
