Off-limits, taboo, but she wanted it more than anything.

Being unable to touch hurt her infinitely, and the small amount of contact she was allowed was a mockery.

She sighed. All that was left was her memories, her thoughts, her wishes, her desires. Nothing else could be. They wouldn't allow it.

She knew they were right, but her heart wouldn't see it.

As her logic and her emotions fought to reconcile themselves, she felt as though she was burning up between them.

Silent tears trailed her face, as she trembled.

A hand on her shoulder, "I know, my dear."