i don't ask for much.

i wake up first.

i'm standing under the running shower head, soaking in the night before.

the door creaks open and you quietly close it again.

gently pull the curtain back and stand behind me.

you put your arms around my waist and press yourself into my back.

kiss my neck.

and we just stand there for a little while.

the night hasn't ended yet.

i turn to face you, kiss you.

i touch your face and your body.

"I'm blind without my glasses," i say, "I can't see you, but you feel beautiful."

i become a little embarrassed by this confession, but you put your hands behind my head, stroke my hair with your long fingers, and pull me into another kiss.

not too long.

just right.

and we stand there, holding each other.