First Date

Numbers ticking away

jittery buzz on the skin

erratic heart beating

Lungs tight, shallow breathing

Bzzz Bzzz. They're here.

Check the mirror, straighten

your clothes and that posture,

fuss with your hair

for the thousandth time.

Now deep breath, answer.

♥

Nothing slows down.

Add in shy smiles,

bashful giggles,

averted gazes,

lingering stares,

awkward pauses,

light teasing,

and conversations;

honest and fun.

♡

Their eyes trained on you

as if they wouldn't dream

to be anywhere else.

Anxious rambling

mixed with subtle reassurance

and stories, from tragedy

to funny little anecdotes.

Promises of another

tied with wistful "what if"

and reluctant goodbyes.

♥

A good end to the night.

Eyes

Warmth

Laughter

Butterflies

… you

♡