Darling, Sweetheart

beccastanz

Language: English

Publisher: archiveofourown.org

Published: Dec 30, 2020

Word Count: 9493

Description:

“We could pretend.”

He trails the finger up to her wrist, ever so slightly nudging the hem of her sweater. Her breathing changes, sharp and sudden in the stillness of the room. It is only her small gasp and the crackling of the fire and an invitation.

“Pretend?” She doesn’t recognize her own voice, soft and supple and deeply longing.

“To be in love. Just for the night. Just to see.”