Playful Whispers

I sat in the library, no different from any other day or time, I read a fairly boring technical journal so I really couldn't figure out why I suddenly felt a bit amorous. I looked up to yawn and saw the reason for my uninvited feelings: they weren't mine. Standing tall and rugged across the room, Bram surveyed the library when he caught my eye a small crooked smile spread over his lips. I knew I was in for it so I buried my nose deep into my book.
He crossed the room in long, easy strides and stood across the table from me looking down not saying a word. Oh, I knew what was on his mind, but I blocked it out at all cost, this was not the time, nor the place.
"Read any good books lately?" he asked with a lilt to his voice.
"Bite any good people lately?" I retorted with a little tinge to my voice, could have been irritation at being interrupted, but more likely it was jealousy.
"Mmmm.... Wouldn't you like to know."
"No, not really." I buried myself more in the book, I didn't want to look at him, because I knew he was doing those puppy dog eyes at me. He slid into the seat and sat with his chin on his hand staring at me. I knew what he wanted. I didn't even peek up from the book. "My what big, blue eyes you have," I said as dryly as possible.
"The better to eat your soul with."
I wondered how much cornier he could get. "That's not even the right response."
"Oh, then what is?" His voice was laced with interest.
"The better to see you with." When he didn't respond I glanced up, wrong move, for his eyes captured mine.
"Yes, I see what you mean," he said as if he were lost in a dreamland. "Of course, it's not the size that counts, it's how you handle them." He wiggled his eyebrows.
I rolled my eyes which thankfully broke the eye contact and I could go back to reading. It wasn't that I didn't want to flirt with him, I needed to finish my work, plus I wanted to play hard to get.
"Do you want to handle them?"
"You couldn't handle me handling them so... no."
"Sure you do. Look into my eyes and tell me you don't."
"Nope." I said trying to keep from laughing, as in my peripheral I saw him bulging his eyes and leaning forward. However, when he found that wasn't working, he tried a different tact.
"So what are you reading?"
"It's about robotic crimps."
"Watch out they bite."
"No more than me." I said with a straight face but the smile on him grew. Before he could respond I asked, "Besides how would you know?"
"I'm an expert on biting." He displayed his fangs in a wide grin and I gave a short mocking laugh.
"About the crimps?"
"Oh, well, you know I'm an expert in many things." He puffed his chest and I don't doubt other things. He certainly was pulling out all the stops to try to get me to laugh. "But let's test whose bite is more powerful."
"Fine, go get a carrot," I said and he deflated. "Well, we'll need one to test the depth and force of the bite."
"I was kind of hoping for a different type of test," he said with a wink.
Just as I opened my mouth to reply, Kenneth bounced by. "Are you two being naughty again?"
"No, Kenneth. This is a library and we must all be good little boys and girls," I whispered.
"Ah shucks. You know I just love being a bad boy."
"If you're looking to be spanked, you'll have to go to Mistress Kama. I've got my hands full with punishing this one," Bram said with a smirk.
"What'd I do?" I said defensively and tried to read his mind but he kept me from it.
"That's for me to know and you to find out. Which we're going to do right now." He grabbed my hand.
"No, I gotta finish reading." I laughed as I tried to stretch for my book but he snatched me up into his arms.
My laughter became uncontrollable as he threw me over his should and told Kenneth, "So much for peace and quiet in the library; my work here is done." I waved good bye to Kenneth as Bram gave me a hearty slap on the rear.
Suddenly Bram stopped and I nearly fell off his shoulder. "And where do you two think you're going?" a deep voice growled. Leave it to Keir to spoil our fun. I slid down to get a better vantage point. "Antoniette is going on a mission with me."
"Over my dead body." Bram stood protectively between us and I wanted to wrap my arms around him.
"That can be arranged."
"Take Kenneth instead." I pointed to Kenneth who ran away. I shrugged and found I had no choice but to go with Keir. He grabbed hold of my arm before Bram could do anything.
"Don't worry, I'll bring her back in one piece, though I don't guarantee she won't be a little frazzled." Harder than Bram he swatted my rear as he pushed me out the door.