The monster grabbed her free hand with his with sudden movement. He yanked her hand back above her head, now leaving her shirt lifted and held by the monster's hand. "Naughty girl. You think you can hide your little tummy from me." His voice was a mix of playfulness and sternness, a tone that sent a shiver down her spine. His grip was firm, yet gentle, as if enjoying the thrill of the chase more than the capture itself.
Her belly, so often hidden beneath layers of clothing, was now bare to the world, or so it felt to her. The cool air of the closet caressed her bare skin, making her acutely aware of her nakedness. The fabric of her shirt was stretched taut, framing her navel like a treasure in a velvet case. She could feel the blood rushing to the surface, turning the skin around it a rosy pink. She wiggled her hips, trying to roll the shirt back down, but the monster's grip was too strong.
Her eyes darted down to her navel, the tiny indentation that had been the source of so much fear and discomfort. It winked back at her, a silent plea for mercy, the tiny fold of skin seeming to quiver with anticipation. The monster's gaze followed hers, his pupils dilating even further. He licked his lips, his eyes glazed over with a hunger that was almost palpable. The tickling had been a delightful appetizer, but the main course was still to come. the skin around her belly button puckering in anticipation. She knew he hadn't even touched her there yet, but the anticipation was almost unbearable. She could feel the tickle spreading outwards, like a drop of ink in water, coloring her entire body with its wicked promise.