hands dart like fish. swim. play. settle into place.

fingers entwine. seek. graze. push. pull. wiggle toes. search for more.

looks furtive. piercing. relaxed. playful. understanding. pleading. slide away.

bodies heat and cool. find each other.  pull apart. the space is cold.

hearts beat. separate. together. separate.

i. and love. and you.

three words. unspoken.