xxxi.

Science: objective.

dispassionate. Until her.

"Someone who gets me."

xxxii.

That kiss. "contrary

to biological facts…"

clumsy seduction.

xxxiii

"Oddly romantic…

totally encouraging."

Abundant caution.

xxxiv.

Between us, chasms.

waiting lips, the bridge across,

a thumb tests its strength.

xxxv.

Soon lips follow hands,

tongue follows lips to taste her,

aching (now) for more.