"hey,"
he said softly, searching for my eyes.
I was never comfortable with eye contact.
the way it made me feel obvious;
so exposed
and vulnerable.
I didn't really like it.
and with my anxiety in mind,
he went on to gently lift my chin
and smile at me like I was special -
and maybe even beautiful.
our eyes met.
and hell, my heart raced.
the thumping filled my ears,
seeming almost loud enough even for him to hear,
but he was collected. at ease.
and then -
arms.
he held me close,
and hugged me tight to his chest
as if this were the last time he'd be able to do so.
by now, my heart was going wild in my ribcage.
but this time, it wasn't anxiety.
it was the warm and positive energy
he so carelessly radiated
that had my heart beating excitedly
and happily.
my skin tingled where his fingers traced;
all through my hair
and in small circles across my back.
I silently wished the feeling would never leave me, even after he did.
I looked up at him, still locked in his embrace.
so much blue. it was stunning.
"hey."
YOU ARE READING
La Da Dee ✔
Poetrymelancholic poetry, prose and other random pieces of my heart in word form. ♡ // highest ranking: #62 in poetry // • march 11th, 2017 - august 4th, 2017 •
