Perceptions!verse - Spander Files

doesn’t know about William and I feel the web spin
again.
“So go touch them, love. That’s all you have to do. Then
you can paint some pictures of your own.”
The silence stretches out between us as I finish my
smoke and he stares into space like he’s following some
travelogue, only he can see. I hate to spoil the moment,
but I can feel the sun getting higher and folk will be
starting to miss him pretty soon.
“Pet. Much as I hate to break up the party, it’s time for
you to go. Well past dawn outside and you’ve got stuff to
do, plans to make.”
“Oh shit, I didn’t realise the time. You’re right, I need to
run. I’ve got to get home and change, because nothing
says you’ve stayed out all night quite like still being in a
tux in daylight. I’m sorry.”
“Don’t fret, love. Get yourself off.”
I’ve never seen anyone dress so quickly. It’s like
someone’s got last night’s slow striptease on fast rewind
and all of a sudden he’s standing at the door.