A Butterflys First Flutter

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A Butterflys First Flutter

The evening sun bled honey-gold through the gauzy curtains, casting long, dancing shadows across the quiet room. He stood by the window, his silhouette a familiar comfort against the fading light, and when he turned, his eyes held a softness that made her breath catch. She approached slowly, the old floorboards whispering secrets beneath her bare feet, her heart a frantic drum against her ribs. His hand, when it rose to meet her, was warm and gentle, his thumb tracing a slow, deliberate arc across her cheekbone. A shiver, delicate as a butterfly's first flutter, cascaded down her spine, leaving a trail of awakened sensation in its wake. She leaned into his touch, her eyes fluttering closed, drowning in the profound silence that felt more intimate than any words. The scent of rain-soaked earth and his faint, clean soap filled her senses, a heady perfume that anchored her to this perfect, trembling moment. He leaned forward, his forehead resting against hers, their shared breath a warm, mingling cloud in the cool air. In that suspended stillness, she felt not just wanted, but profoundly known, as if every hidden part of her soul was being gently seen and cherished. It was a promise, silent and deep, whispered not with lips but with the quiet language of two hearts beating in unison.

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