UNINVITED

By: MIDOURI

You can’t come in. You’ve chased me for the last three nights. You’ve waited outside the restaurant where I work. I don’t even know you but you seem to know everything about me. And how did you find out where my mother lives? Hell, how did you even find out where I live?

I don’t get out much. When I was out on Friday night with my friends, I wasn’t out looking for love. I don’t even want a relationship right now. I’m sorry if I misled you to think that I was interested. No, wait... I take that back. What DID I do? I just smiled and said, “Hi”. Oh yeah, that just reeks of intent.

Don’t you dare come any closer. You can’t come in, remember? What?! I’m the most intriguing person you’ve ever met? You need to get out even more than do. Look, I’m not trying to be mean, and I’m sure you’re a really nice guy, but I think it’s time for you to leave.

You’re scaring me. I shouldn’t be telling you this, but something inside of me is just not functioning correctly. I feel, all of a sudden, like I can tell you anything. So I’ll tell you. I’m feeling sheer terror right now, I’m just so scared.

I’m going to close the door. Oh, my God! Where is my voice? How did you do that? I can hear you, but your mouth is closed.

What do you mean, you know? How do you know? You can’t hear me, if I don’t have a voice. It’s like you’re in my head. You can’t do this to me. I don’t want you to kiss me. God, what’s wrong with my arms? They’re just hanging here, I can’t move them. No, please. My legs too? Why can’t I fight or run or scream? All I can do is stand here and cry.

Please, don’t tell me to relax. Strange things are happening right now. I feel like I’m losing my mind, and you want me to rela... mmm... What’s that smell? Is that you? That smell is so familiar to me. Wait! Please don’t kiss me again. No, please, I’m really scared. Stop it! No! No! No!

I’m screaming, how come no one can hear me? Why are you doing this... Oh, that feels real good. Mmm...

Your breath is so warm and sweet, and that smell... I never noticed before but your eyes are so beautiful. I know that smell! You smell like my father on Sunday mornings. I’ve always loved that smell, it’s warm and safe and loving. Well it wouldn’t hurt to kiss you once, I guess. Wow, this is wonderful. I’m floating! My head is spinning and my arms are light. Your lips are soft and gentle on my neck and shoulders. Oddly, I feel like I can totally give my self to you.

What do you mean that’s all you were waiting for? Ouch! Hey, did you just... you did! You bit me on my neck. Get off of me, it hurts so much, please stop! Ouch! I’m so sleepy. Your arms are so strong and warm. Okay, you win. This feels too good. What!? You mean... I get to... do this... forever?

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