27sept

I am nervous around her.
But being around her is calming as well.
Especially when she grins at me with that crooked smile.
Briefly over the top of her book.
I fumble for something funny to say.
Something to break the stand-still.
But nothing comes to mind.
She seems amused with the silent exchange.

She sweeps her hair over her right ear and returns to her book.
I cant seem to stop looking at her.
An initial obvious gawk, growing into a full stare.
She catches me staring, but seems unaffected by it.
Who knows.  Maybe she likes the attention.
I know she does.

She begins to chew on her bottom lip.
And cuddles her feet further under my right side.
I don’t mind the sudden chill up my spine.
Because I know her feet will soon warms up.
It does, and I am comfortable again.

She closes her book, and comes in closer.
I drop everything and focus on the gesture.
She put her head on my right shoulder.
And arms around me tightly.
I return her offer, and close my arms tightly around her.

I draw her closer, closer, again closer.
And we get warmer, warmer, and warmer.
She soon falls asleep, nestled in my arms.
I stay awake a little longer.
Just to hear her breath.
To hear her heart beat.
I sleep.