love is a liar’s weapon

[ The anger that flares in him is so hot he thinks it might burn through his skin. But he carefully keeps it from his face or his voice. ]

Another new thing to show you, and you can decide after how you liked it, hmm?

[ He only pulls away far enough to speak then kisses slow again, feeling the way the other melts, nearly boneless. ]

What do you say -- to a bath -- and we'll go from there.