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Tally often slides these tidbits into our text conversations. I like to think it’s on purpose to test my fraying control.

Flip

Did you use the bubbles and Epsom salts I sent you?

Tally

I did! Now Ismell pretty.

Flip

You always smell edible. What are you up to now?

Tally

Lying in bed, reading Cammie’s newest fic update.

Flip

This seems to be a frequent occurrence.

Tally

She usually updates weekly. It’s like waiting for the next episode of your favorite show.

Flip

Maybe I should read it, too.

Tally

Maybe.

Flip

Maybe we should read it together.

Tally

It’s spicy.

Flip

How spicy we talking?

Tally

Ghost pepper level.

I usually get my toys out and play after I read a chapter.

I can envision her lying on her bed, hair fanned across her pillow, lip caught between her teeth as she waits for my reply. I love that I now have the memory of her lying under me, my name a moan on her lips. The craving for more of her is eating me alive these days. I take the bait.

Flip

Toys? As in plural?

Tally