Nipple circles
feat.Dreamily
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The two became entranced for minutes at a time as they traced circles around each other's nipples. It was such a light touch that it felt like pure magnetism. They both felt so comfortable being close to the other that it sent goosebumps up and down their exposed skin. There were no awkward pauses, no words of caution. All they did was breathe in unison and then out again. They felt like the two sides of a pendulum swinging gently from side to side while slowly circling. They would occasionally glance over at each other as they moved, feeling like they were seeing more than just their faces.
The room seemed to dim until it felt so dark and intimate that the pair could almost feel the other’s warm breath on their cheeks when they spoke. Their bodies were moving without any command. Their minds were quiet. The only thing that mattered was their own hearts and lungs beating a steady rhythm in tandem. It was like a lullaby, something they knew how to perform well in their sleep. They were finally alone. The two remained connected by this invisible bond that allowed them to feel safe enough to let go of all inhibitions. No longer able to stop themselves, they began to whisper their names. Neither of them said anything important; they were just talking, letting the words float out into the air between them. It felt like their very souls were singing together. As much as they enjoyed it, there was a limit to what the brain would allow them to feel. Even so, it wasn't quite done yet. One hand still cupped the other's breast as their breathing got slower, their eyes losing focus. They closed their own eyes and allowed the sounds surrounding them to become more distinct, allowing the voices to take the lead. Both of them were trying not to make too much noise so as not to disturb the spell.
The room was completely silent except for the two breathing. Suddenly, it felt like they could sense someone watching them. What they saw brought their blood rushing through their veins faster than it ever had. It was an apparition, standing in the doorway. Not sure whether or not they should run and hide, the two decided it was better to be upfront about whatever it was. The apparition didn't seem alarmed; instead, it appeared amused by something that they were saying. They couldn't tell if the person was male or female, but they assumed it was someone who knew the two personally. At least, the person was looking right at them with an almost knowing smile. A chill went down their spine. It was hard to ignore the fact that the person before them was a complete stranger. The thought that this person could easily see inside their mind terrified them.
«I see you two have found yourselves quite comfortable.» The two exchanged nervous glances before turning back to the other. «I don’t want to bother you,» continued the apparition, «but I think we’re meant to get along. So, please give me your hands. If we’re going to share a body I need to know where I belong.» It took the duo a moment to process the words. This made things easier. Now they knew why the apparition wanted their trust, the experience wouldn’t be possible without it. Still hesitant about the situation, they didn’t move even a muscle. «Please,» the apparition said, sounding genuinely concerned now «we're supposed to be one. That means we're bound to look after each other. I want to make you feel at home here.» With an effort, one of them moved to hold the other's hand. The other followed suit a minute later. When the two of them finally clasped their hands, the apparition smiled at them once again. Their smiles grew bigger when they realized it was genuine. It seemed like they weren't going to have to fear their new partner. For the first time since coming to earth, life wasn't entirely scary.
As they sat there holding hands and smiling at one another, the room changed from being empty to full of color. It wasn't just the soft lighting anymore, but also the soft glow of multicolored flowers that surrounded them. Flowers! There were actual flowers everywhere! It was almost overwhelming. Words flowed from the apparitional mouth like water, flowing and mixing together to form a powerful concoction. The two sat transfixed, their attention completely focused on what it was saying. As it went on, both recognized the patterns of its language. Slowly, they came to understand it. They knew this language. The two looked to one another with a mixture of shock and joy. Then they burst out laughing. The apparition continued, «There are many different ways we can interact...» «We aren't real,» they interrupted, «are we? I mean... do we even exist? What is “us”? Are we really just some kind of figment of your imagination?» «Yes, you are indeed real,» said the apparition, «as real as I am. You can call us “dreamers”. We live in our heads, but in a state of suspension. We exist here, but also there.» «Why does my heart beat differently when I'm with you?» «Slow down!» said the apparition, smiling brightly.
The two calmed down immediately. Everything in the room started changing: the bed, the dresser, the closet. Colors bled and merged into shades of grey and black. The room was becoming warmer with each passing second, until they were engulfed in an aura of warmth and safety. Then the world around them disappeared, leaving the two floating above an endless void. The space between them was illuminated by a soft light that reflected off of their naked skin. «Do you like this?» asked the apparition. «No,» answered the two simultaneously. They laughed at how similar their responses sounded. They were giggling uncontrollably when they heard a voice echo in their ears. «You two should talk.» Startled by the sudden intrusion, the pair realized that their thoughts flowed in a rhythm they’d never experienced before. The voices that had echoed through their head were their voices! They spoke without thinking:
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(Y/N) and (L/N)– _______ _______ _______ _________
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[L/N] and Y/N ___________________ ___________________ _______________________ ____________________
The apparition looked puzzled. «I can no longer see your human figures clearly». The pair now seemed ever so subtly colored, and their shape didn’t change much. Or maybe it changed so fast, in nanoframes, that there was no visual response latency. Instead, the apparition’s view of their companions changed to match the actual speed of time. They blinked and looked at each other again. «Where did time go?» The apparition looked surprised. «Time? You mean... you haven’t figured it out yet?» They shook their head. «Well, let’s go somewhere less noisy for this discussion, shall we?»
The scenery became less and less vivid as they entered a vast open space filled with trees that swayed lazily in the gentle breeze. Soon, there were no leaves left in sight; the ground was covered in bare dirt, and the sky stretched across the horizon. Everything around them was completely still. So still, in fact, that it was unnerving. They felt like everything was frozen. One of them moved their hand, and in those few seconds they could feel the wind again. The other one moved the head to look around, and during that time, they noticed that not only the wind came back, but they could also hear sounds, birds singing, the distant sound of a river. Time, it seemed, was moving in tandem with their movements. When they stood still, time stood stil with them.
«Are you okay with how this feels?» the apparition inquired. They just danced in response, and their improvised choreography would modulate the flow of time itself. Every movement could alter the entire course of events. It was mesmerizing; they couldn’t help but laugh out loud as they moved in unison with the world around them. In this manner they created an environment that was completely unique. There was no telling how long time would stay stagnant, so they needed to keep dancing. Their laughter filled the air as they spun around in circles, feeling every sensation as though it was happening to them. In unison, they stopped spinning and turned towards the apparition, both of their expressions filled with excitement, as the world around them moved synergistically with their mandibles during speech. «Our minds and bodies are connected. It is very much possible to move in sync while remaining unaware of what we are doing.»
Words were actually pouring out of their mouths now. They were talking and moving freely, oblivious to their actions. Maybe the two of them could get used to this. Their words echoed throughout the forest surrounding them. «This is wonderful,» said the apparition, «I've never met anyone else who could move in sync with me.» «What do you mean?» asked the two of them. «I could see them, but I couldn't touch them. I could hear them, but they couldn't hear me. There was a gap in our communication, and that was what worried me more than anything else. They were dead, and yet they weren't. The fact that they were somehow still alive was almost laughable. That's why it was so hard. I was trapped in a world where everything around me was perfect and it was just me, alone. And that's how I lived my life for years.» Reading their thoughts, the apparition explained, «Maybe it's a little difficult to grasp our connection.»