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His eyes lose their tenuous grip on the ceiling as my nails rake back the locks at his forehead. Once does not suffice; I'm devoted to my job. His eyes roll back in his head before surrendering and closing. I take it as an open invitation. Rake and soak, scrape and drench.
Phase One is officially maxed out, and I manage to twist the faucets off together. A resounding quiet reverberates in the sink. A sliver of tongue swipes between his lips. My hip grazes his shoulder as I lean in to pump the woodsy men's shampoo into my palm.