Sep 22, 2008 05:20
He stands transfixed by the slight ripples of the afternoon breeze through the grass, the yard. How each blade moves on its own; a separate beat. He wonders how it is he never noticed such a sight. He wants to survey them closer, take a peek at their individual paths. Instead he shifts his weight from toe to heel. With his hands tucked in pants pockets, he resembles his grandfather. He watches the green sea a moment before heading inside.
Thomas had been dating Minnie, an office building security guard and burn victim. It was one and a half months until he saw her naked. It was in the darkness of her living room after she had put the kid to bed. Thomas had savagely torn off his own clothes while Minnie was in the bathroom. She stumbled into the dark room, mouth agape. Thomas suggested she show him her skin in the moonlight. He was never one for seduction but after much coaxing, Minnie gave in. Thomas did not dare blink as Minnie reluctantly discarded her skirt and sweater. In just a turtleneck and stockings, she sat beside him in the dark.
"Please be natural with me," he had said. He wanted nothing more than to kiss her shoulders, to run his fingers up and down her back. Minnie's knees were locked. She didn't seem to feel comfortable. Thomas sat legs spread, arms crossed, devising a way to get Minnie to let loose.