A gaze

“his yellow eyes gazed at me possessively- I wondered if he realized that the way he looked at me was far more intimate than copping a feel could ever be.” ~ Maggie Stiefvater, Shiver

I have not read this book yet or read anything by this author... but after discovering this quote, I must confess that I am much more tempted...  (Please don't judge me by the nature of this book, I cannot help that its a twilight copy cat kind of read.  The quote just spoke to me. lol) 

I tend to shy away from eye contact, especially when I am in a power exchange relationship with someone.  Once those defenses are lowered and the dynamic has developed, eye contact leaves me totally vulnerable and completely exposed.  My face is too expressive and my nature isn't one to protect myself from the One I ache to please... so everything is there... accessible... completely bare... and yes, those moments are far more intimate than any physical touch can be... perhaps that is why they steal my breath... 

So yes, a gaze can definitely bring me to my emotional/mental knees... much faster than a physical touch can.