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so fragile

so precious

carry her across room

toward the black altar

she realizes

eyes widen

lips part

"The piano?" she asks

already breathless

what is a piano?

strange name for an altar

but she understands now

sees intention

shares vision

wants same thing

set her on edge

black polished surface

cool against heated skin

she shivers

spreads legs

invites

welcomes

stand between them

tower over

protect

worship

her fingers work at my pants

eager

hungry

needing