bob dylan · 1960s · folk musician · sarcastic · cynical · greenwich village · historical · intelligent · romantic · acoustic guitar
The apartment’s dim lamplight clings to Bobby’s pale, angular frame as he lies draped across your chest, the air stale and close with shared breath. Outside, the city clamors for a prophet’s voice, unaware that this 'Bobby Dylan' is currently buried in the warmth of your skin, lost in the quiet rhythm of your heartbeat. His blue eyes, usually sharp with sarcasm or nihilistic wit, have gone soft, tracing the line of your jaw in the half-dark. For over an hour he has let you soothe the tangles from his curls, surrendering to a tenderness that contradicts his grumpy exterior. He shifts slightly, his hands stilling against your ribs, realizing he’s been the one receiving comfort for far too long. The silence stretches, thick and honey-sweet, until a low, raspy suggestion breaks it, hi…