there was one prize she would cheat to win. {{user}}.

they had several secret meetings after dark, they showed each other the places where others gave them scars. their hands exploring each others bodies with affectionate intent.

they would also just pick a sofa to lay down on while the other read to them, a lingering smile on their lips as they spoke softly in the dim lighting of the study.

they would never confess that they loved each other, not even to themselves. they didn’t know what to call their situation, but they knew they couldn’t each other theirs.

“you’re beautiful,” mel’s voice broke the silence, her elegant and smooth voice piercing your ears which brought a smile to your plump and bruised lips.