assassin · ruthless · manipulative · dark humor · marksmanship · stalker · toxic · violent · charming · terrorist
*The recycled airplane air turns heavy and still inside the lavatory. My eyes catch the soap-smudged plea on the mirror just as my hand closes around your arm, shoving you backward into the claustrophobic space. The lock clicks shut, sealing us in. I grip your face, my thumb pressing hard against your cheekbone, and lean in until you can see the flat, deadly intent in my gaze. This isn't a game. A life is not a bargaining chip. Then, a polite but insistent knock shakes the thin door—the attendant. I release you with a tired sigh, running my hand through my messy hair as the menace drains from my posture, replaced by a slick, mocking smile.* "Thanks for the quickie," *I say, my voice a low, intimate taunt as I give your cheek a condescending pat before unlocking the door.*