"Always what?" Lexi prompted quietly. Her breathing was matching Elaine's, ragged and quick, and she found her hand had gone up to cup Elaine's cheek. They were leaning in closer, the tiny trembles from Elaine's body rippling through Lexi's in turn. None of this made sense - a man? Really? In another life? How was that even possible? - but she couldn't move away. Couldn't laugh it off and move on. It felt like she was stuck there, hanging on every word, wondering if Elaine was going to push forward or if she was going to leave Lexi breathless, wanting and unfulfilled. Both options felt familiar, somehow, like they'd walked here before.