[ WP ] Humanity has been telepathic for a long time . There 's a taboo on reading the mind of your lover .

* “ Hey honey? ” * 
 
 Jason paused his game. * “ Ya babe? ” * 
 
 His girlfriend walked into the room, wearing one of his old work shirts. 
 
 * “ You ’ ve never, you know, checked me out when I was sleeping, have you? ” * she thought to him. 
 
 Jason smiled. * “ Of course not bae, I ’ d never do that. ” * 
 
 He had considered it, numerous times. How easy it was to sneak past mental walls when someone was sleeping. During the day most people were able shield their thoughts from the probing of others, but at night that guard lapsed. 
 
 She grimaced. * “ You sure? Then how did you know I was on my… you know… ” * 
 
 Jason turned off the television. * “ Babe, I just know. Come on, you know me, I wouldn ’ t read your mind without your consent. ” * 
 
 For the last month he had laid awake, tossing and turning. He knew she was cheating on him, he was almost positive, and he thought he knew with whom. It would be so simple to dip a metaphorical toe into the pool of her thoughts, search out any lurid memories. 
 
 * “ Ok, I believe you. And no, I haven ’ t been cheating on you. ” * She slipped back into the kitchen. Jason was about to return to his game when her words hit him. 
 
 “ Hey! ” 
 
 *** 
 
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