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It was just sleep

And we’re just friends

But

ging for more For shit that can’t happen

She steps into the hallway in a tight black dress Her hair is dry but messy Her face is bare

She looks just as gorgeous without makeup

But knowing no one else sees her like this…

Her cheeks flush as her eyes meet mine She smooths her dress Adjusts its straps “It smells like coffee”

“I can fill a thermos”

“Thanks” She h herfor her ht”

“You want a drawer?”

“Oh” She flips a compact mirror Stares at her reflection as she lines her lips in red “Yeah If you don’t mind”

I don’t

But then I can’t offer her this either

Not when she’s after souy