i never dream of you

but tonight i did. We kissed on a booth-like couch downstairs, hotter to point where you only wore your short shorts. i worshipped your body, kissing, caressing. i wanted to get inside. your mom will hear, you said. she's watching tv, it's so loud she won't hear a thing, i said. don't worry.

you pushed me away gently. you snapped on an uncharacteristically lacy bra, hooking it in front. later, you said with a smile, unfurling your t shirt to put it on. but i was not smiling. i know the word later. later means no.