[Nell]: 226.Stories.Shorts.Modern Lovers

His breathe came in hot raggedy gasps against the back of my neck. I felt his arm tighten around my waist, felt his fingers brush my skin. His body tensed, he leant forward in his seat, chest pressing against my back. I glanced over my shoulder at my lover's excited face; eyes aglow, lips parted in anticipation.
Suddenly he let out a roar and jumped from his seat, pulling me clumsily along with him.
"Yes! We WON! WaHoo!" He and his friends shouted, slapping each other on the back.
"Geez! Who knew a hockey game could be so exciting?" I commented, fanning myself self-consciously.