He gathers me against him, Searching my eyes for passion, Nudging our noses, Caressing my cheek. I feel the surging tide of desire between us. Does he think me afraid? Or feel the fire in my trembling. I smell him; Coconut in his shampoo, Sandlewood in his cologne, Then a scent all his own. His thumb traces my lips, Gently opening them, Preparing me. Waiting for his kiss is the moment between thunder and lightning. He whi...