Ruby
Eventually, the fire rushing through my veins subsided and Julian's voice, sounding far away, penetrated my hazy mind.
“Ruby? Ruby?" When my eyes fluttered open, Julian's face was in my line of vision. His eyebrows were scrunched into lines of concern. “Are you alright?"
Was he kidding? I was more than alright. “I'm amazing. You're amazing." Was it just me or were my words a little slurred? I felt intoxicated and deliriously sated.
His concern turned to amusement. “I'm glad you're okay."
“What do you mean?" I asked.
“You weren't responding for a while. I was worried."
“Oh. I was…"
Soaring on cloud nine.
“I'm fine," I finished. If only I could get my lax muscles to move.
With a grin, he stood up to fish in his pants pocket. I watched him with growing hunger and anticipat
