Time seems to slow as I gently pull it away, revealing her eyes. They’re squeezed shut at first, overwhelmed by sensation. Then slowly, they flutter open, adjusting to the dim light of the room. Our gazes lock. For a breathless moment, neither of us moves. I see the shock register on her face, followed quickly by confusion, then understanding. Her lips part, forming a silent “oh” of recognition. I hold my breath, waiting for her reaction. Will she push me away in disgust? Scream? Call me a pervert and storm out? But then, something unexpected happens. A slow smile spreads across her face, her
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