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It is time,' he said, 'to collect on my wager.' He moved…

“It is time,' he said, 'to collect on my wager.' He moved slowly. First, his hands sliding round me and cool light-colored hair drifting against my cheek, and then softly, so softly, the brush of lips against my brow, my eyes, and then my lips. Once, twice, thrice, but not closer. The sensations…” quote by Sherwood Smith
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““It is time,' he said, 'to collect on my wager.' He moved slowly. First, his hands sliding round me and cool light-colored hair drifting against my cheek, and then softly, so softly, the brush of lips against my brow, my eyes, and then my lips. Once, twice, thrice, but not closer. The sensations - like starfire - that glowed through me chased away from my head all thoughts save one, to close that last distance between us. I locked my fingers round his neck and pulled his face again down to mine.””

Sherwood Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A lover urges intimacy, describing a tender, escalating kiss that ignites deep emotional and physical connection.

In simple terms: A kiss deepens love and desire.

Key Takeaway

Embrace closeness, let vulnerability guide intimacy.

Themes

love intimacy desire vulnerability

Mood

passionate intimate

Type

romantic sensual

When to use this quote

  • romantic encounter
  • private moment
  • consensual affection

Key Concepts

sensory detail emotional intensity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does vulnerability enhance connection?
  • What boundaries ensure mutual comfort?
A Different Perspective

Physical intimacy can be fleeting without emotional depth.

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