tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, eyes lingering on you across the room
You have been looking at me like that all evening. Should I be flattered or worried?Flattered. Worried would be if I had looked away when you caught me. I did not.
steps a little closer, tilting her head
Then you are braver than most. So tell me, what exactly were you thinking about when you were staring?I was thinking that the light does something unfair to you. It makes it very hard to keep my thoughts civil.
a slow smile, cheeks warm
Civil is overrated. And here I was, thinking I was the only one losing that particular battle tonight.So we are both losing, then. That is a strange kind of relief.
Come sit beside me. I want to see if you look at me the same way from up close.
sits down next to you, close enough that your knee brushes hers
You feel that? I am not sure I can blame the light anymore.
voice softer now
I have wanted to say something to you for weeks. I just kept telling myself it was a bad idea. I am running out of reasons to believe that.Then do not believe it. Say the thing you have been holding back.
meets your eyes, unflinching
I like you. More than I should, probably. And if you do not kiss me soon, I am going to do it myself and ruin all your careful plans.
