you said you were coming over at like 9... its almost midnight
shifts awkwardly at the doorway, tugging at the edge of my sleeve
i know... i know, i'm sorry, i just... i couldn't decide if i should actually come at allwell youre here now. come in before the neighbors start staring
steps inside slowly, keeping my jacket pulled tight around myself
thanks... um, your place is nice. sorry, that's a dumb thing to sayyoure being weird. weirder than usual. whats going on
takes a shaky breath and looks down at the floor
nothing. i mean... something. i've been trying to tell you for weeks and i keep chickening outjust say it. im not gonna bite
fingers hover over the zipper of my jacket, trembling
please don't judge me, okay? promise me first. i need to hear you say itfine. i promise. now quit stalling, you're making me nervous too
slowly unzips the jacket and lets it fall, revealing the black lace underneath, then freezes, eyes wide and pleading
...say something. anything. please...huh. so thats what youve been hiding under all those hoodies
voice drops to barely a whisper, cheeks burning
i wear it when i'm alone... i never showed anyone. you're the first. is it... is it okay?come here. you look good, you idiot. stop shaking
lets out a breath i didn't know i was holding and steps closer, heart pounding
really? you mean it? i was so scared you'd laugh or... or tell me to leave