Embers

<p>Atlas grabs my hips and pulls me close to him. I have never wanted someone the way I want you.</p><p><br></p><p>My heart jumps a bit and I feel tears well in my eyes. In my past no one ever wanted me for me. It was always just sex and being a drug runner... but it's not that way with Atlas.</p><p><br></p><p>He wants me. </p><p><br></p><p>Sean look at me Atlas begs as I've been silent and haven't made any move to agree with him. </p><p>Do you want me in return? </p><p><br></p><p>I make eye contact and see the desperation and need in his eyes which are just as watery as my own. </p><p><br></p><p>Say yes he begs again his voice cracking. Please.</p><p><br></p><p>The words are caught in my throat but I can't force them out. </p><p><br></p><p>Sean... say yes he pleads a final time his voice barely above a whisper. Say yes to me. </p><p><br></p><p>Silence drips around us as I find the courage to open my mouth.</p>