Gemotions

The room seemed to shrink, the walls closing in. "A gecko, David? Absolutely not!" Sophia's voice was sharp, but her eyes held something else, a flicker of… interest? He looked at her, and then quickly averted his gaze. A familiar heat began to unfurl within him, a need that had nothing to do with the proposed reptile.

He felt the tension coiled within him, a physical pressure he could barely contain. He ran a hand through his hair, the gesture almost violent. Her gaze was fixed on him, assessing. He wanted to be reckless.

"They're easy to take care of," he managed, his voice rough. He could feel her gaze on him, and the heat in his core expanded, a feeling of need that was now undeniable. He wanted to touch her. He wanted her to understand. He wanted her now.

He took a step, and then another, the space between them shrinking with each movement. He saw the shift in her eyes, the subtle change in her expression. He knew.