From sharing a puff on the terrace 
To making out on the parapet 
It couldn't have been more thrilling 

During one of those restless nights 
When sleep eluded 
I found him there lost in his space

Who was he
Was he a flatmate 
Or a visiting guest
It didn't matter
For a while we both stood there
Weighing in silence 
Acknowledging my presence 
He moved closer
And shared his cigarette 

The fire in those dazed eyes
Was electrifying 
I felt my legs trembling with desire
I think he read me
So when he inched closer to kiss me
I closed my eyes 
But he didn't kiss me
Rather he laid me on the parapet 
Lifting my nightie
He went down between my legs
The way he inhaled and licked my petals
In between smoking his cigarette 
I could see celestial bodies floating above 
I moaned in ecstasy as he swallowed my universe 
He didn't just quench his thirst 
But doused my flame

He left wordlessly
As strangers we met 
And as strangers we departed.
©LR