Lollipop

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Sweet taste of strawberry devours my mouth as I lick my lollipop watching Naomi's every move. I sit with my knees pressed against my chest on the couch across from her. She has her legs crossed while she drinks her tea. I lick my lips as she flicks a strand of delicate black hair behind her ear.

She looks dazed as she stares aimlessly in front of her, overseeing me. As if I didn't exist. A cease forms on her face as she thinks to herself, trying to figure something out. In mid air she holds her cup of tea as she looks over my head.

I stick my sticky lollipop into my mouth and savor the flavor. The flavor lingers in my mouth while I stare shamelessly. Her distressed face makes her even more attractive, the way she get frustrated makes me want to help her with all her troubles. A way to melt away all that stress.

My dark eyes dart from her lovely face to her long, black hair. It's so shiny and sleek. I want to run my hands through it, hold it in my grasp. I bet it's silky and smooth. I lower my gaze down her body, as if I had some sort of x-ray vision. Thoughts about what lays behind her leather jacket molest my mind viciously.

I look up the moment she licks her lips. She outlines her lips, moistening them. I notice she is looking intently at me. I stare back. We hold the gaze, neither one of us looking away.

With my index finger and thumb I hold onto the end of the lollipop stick and pull it out. I watch her eyes lowering to what's in my hand. The top of the red lollipop touches my lips. The very tip of my tongue licks it. I make my movements slow and subtle.

I twist the stick around on my red tinted tongue and do so slowly. Her eyes watch me closely. She's so still, I can't tell if she's still breathing. I can feel victory approaching.

Slowly, I place the lollipop into my mouth whole and bite into it. Loud crunching sounds fill the air between us as my saliva and the lollipop blend flavors. The large pieces of candy become smaller as I grind my teeth. I swallow them loudly as they disappear from my mouth. The sweet strawberry flavor sustains on my tongue stronger than before, but I still want more. I'm still not satisfied.

She looks me in the eye once more. I lick my lips as I hold the empty stick in my hand. The bigger prize is in front of me. My mouth waters.

What does she taste like?

I think about it as I stare her down.

"Ryuzaki," she calls me, grabbing my attention automatically.

"Yes, Naomi," I say her beautiful name like it was sacred. I hide my excitement of saying her name with my monotone voice.

She doesn't say anything more, leaving me hanging.

So instead, I say something. "You want to try my lollipop?"

Her tempting lips curled into a frown. It most definitely doesn't suit her, not the woman she is. "What?"

My lips remain staying into a thin line. "Never mind…"

She looks at me with confusion, but sips her tea as she remains silent.

I don't think she understands me. I ease myself up slowly and say nonchalantly, "Tell me if you want a lollipop."

I head toward the bedroom with my hands in my pockets.

-End-

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-Naomi Misora.