Fate

Across the room

you were vaping,

which normally I hate,

but I loved the way the

s

m

o

k

e

came out of your mouth.

I wanted to taste it ―

and your lips.

The whole night

my eyes

followed you.

Studied your laugh,

how you held yourself ―

and your drink.

Wishing it were me

that you were holding.

Throughout the night

I caught you looking.

Felt your eyes on me ―

Assessing.

Our eyes locked.

Only us existing.

Engaged in a battle of wills,

waiting to see who would surrender first ―

you.

You finally made your move

and approached.

My heart was racing,

my stomach was in knots.

“I want to get to know you more”

floated out of your mouth.

I opened mine to respond,

but nothing came out,

so I just nodded my head instead.

I had never believed in fate before,

but you made me wonder,

and then believe,

that we were destined to meet ―

fall in love.

3 ½ years later,

and here we still are.

It seems our love story

was indeed etched in the stars.