nina semen. • he turned the knob slowly, pushing the door open...

he turned the knob slowly, pushing the door open slightly, allowing just a narrow ribbon of light to pierce the darkness of their bedroom. she was completely consumed in the covers, only her long black hair fanned across the pillow exposed. he slid into the room, folding his lips together as he concentrated on closing the door silently behind him.

feeling his way through the dark, he sat on the trunk at the foot of their bed, laying his suit jacket beside him. he unbuttoned the top button of his shirt and loosened his tie with one hand, sighing, rubbing his eyes, trying to speed their adjustment to the night. he leaned down to remove his shoes and felt a warm touch running up his spine over his shirt. he reached back, felt her soft foot. he grabbed her big toe, wiggled it gently and she snickered. she threw the duvet from her body as she lifted her arms into a wide stretch, yawning quietly.

he stood, turned around, continued unbuttoning his shirt. she climbed towards him on her knees, he moved to the side of the bed in front of her. she ran her fingers over his undershirt and tugged on the collar gently, pulling him down. they kissed, and he moved his hands from his shirt to her waist, lifting the thin fabric of her top up slightly so that he could feel her skin.

he loved her skin.