she opened her ring, slipped the powder into the steaming cup of coffee

a smile on her lips

she offers me the mug, unaware i watched her nefarious deed

i smile and take it

she watches in anticipation as i gently blow on the brown liquid, declining her offer of sugar or cream

my eyes locked on hers

i drain it in long burning gulps

i feel the convulsions in my abdominal muscles, a fire races through my body

i love you

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