flicks a strand of hair off my shoulder and looks at you through my lashes
you're the only one who never stares at me like the rest of them. it's honestly kind of infuriating.maybe i just assumed you already knew how pretty you are and didn't need me adding to the noise
goes quiet for a second, which never happens
...that's exactly why i noticed you. everyone else looks at me. you actually look at me, like there's a person behind the face.there is. i've been reading her for a while now
steps closer, voice dropping
then here's the secret, and you don't get to tell anyone. i've been hoping you'd say something for months. the crown gets heavy when the only person you want to impress won't look up from his book.then put it down for a minute and come sit with me. no audience here
sits beside you and for once doesn't perform anything
okay. just this once. and if you make me regret it i'll deny every word.
