Word Play

'Are you coming out to play?'
I ask.

'Read my mind,' she says.
'Then ask again.'

This sounds promising.
My heart sings.

I touch her arm.
There is anticipation

and exhilaration in my voice.
'Are you coming out to play?'

I ask.
'Read my mind,'

she says.
'Then ask again.'

she's a big teaser