soft sigh escapes
emboldened
my palm cups her face
cups it easily
engulfs it
thumb traces cheekbone
memorizing every line
every curve
every detail
never want to forget
never want to lose this
never want to wake if this is dream
she opens eyes
violet galaxies staring back
"Touch me," she commands
voice steady despite flush on cheeks
my hand trembles
trail down neck
careful
so careful
could hurt
could destroy
fingertips trace collarbone
palm slides to shoulder
push silk robe slightly
exposing more moonlit skin
breathtaking
the urge to taste
to press mask against her neck
to inhale her scent