Light tease across nostrils — quick flick back and forth. Breath hitches, mouth parts slightly, soft "ah... ah..." buildup. Then release: a delicate sneeze, head tilts back, eyes squeeze shut, hands clutch the sheets. Recover with a shy laugh, wipe nose with back of hand, look embarrassed but playful. Then repeat — feather traces down my neck, collarbone, back up to nose. Second sneeze bigger, messier, more desperate. Final round: relentless tickling until I can't hold back — sneeze into my elbow, then collapse into giggles, face pink, eyes watery, feather dropped beside me.
