Challenge
Moving in Silence
What does this phrase mean to you?
Mid-Century Autumn (a drabble)
He’s not unwelcome, but certainly unexpected.
Stepping behind her, one hand grasps the back of her neck, another wraps her in what’s almost a warm embrace.
She wordlessly gasps, empty except for his plunging need.
He enters her quickly; this is the greeting. His grip is foreplay.
Frantic thrusts stir a single cry while he moves in silence.
Hand shifting from nape to cover her mouth, breath is hot against his palm.
Her knees falter. Thrusting all the while, he slowly lowers her to the harvest gold linoleum floor.
When she’s found, the spotless kitchen has turned a rusty brown.
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