Where I am weak, he is not. A power for a weakness, a give for a take. In his eyes, I see the truth. I know that there is doom and pain ahead, and st...ill I inch my body toward his, aching for that poison. Aligning myself with him, tipping my head to look into his eyes, indeed his very soul, laying my hand on his chest, I know I’ve found home. I haven’t the right. I want to step back, to leave this man, this poet, for someone else to find, but I cannot. He is there, his heart beating steady. Her heart pounded in her chest. Seconds passed, perhaps minutes. It was difficult to tell without the aid of sight. She was amazed how time seemed to stand still in the darkness. Next she felt the cool softness of silk being laced around her wrists. She had fantasized of this often, but now it was real. Her body tensed as she felt him stretch each arm above her, fastening her snugly to the headboard. She pulled back, testing the bonds. She was helpless. He rose up on his knees between her legs. "Alex speak to me, we can still be friends can't we?" Debbie asked as Istood up and walked towards the steps. I picked up Melissa and took herinside gently putting her down on the settee she stirred slightly."It's ok darling we'll be going home soon," I said brushing my lipsagainst her forehead.I went back outside Debbie was still sitting where I left her cigarettein hand and a fresh cup of coffee by her side. I sat down."You think we're bad people?" she asked."Know I don't, I'm just surprised,. Longing on her face?’ Jamie thought, studying her friend’s expression. Jamie laid back in the bed again and looked away from Kelsey, unsure of what the next second would hold, but much to Jamie’s dismay Kelsey didn’t say anything. The two friends laid together in silence for what felt like eternity. Then, Kelsey took a deep breath and looked at her friend. Jamie looked back into Kelsey’s eyes, the glow of the TV illuminating her face. “If I asked you to go down on me.... Would you?” Jamie felt.