But you want this more than anything.

Just move a little closer.

And it’s not that unexpected. In some ways you’ve waited for it longer than he has.

Reach out for his hand. He’ll take yours. This can happen.

Why is it that the things you want most are the ones you’re too scared to take? It’s back again, that familiar paralysis that’s kept you from living for as long as you can remember.

Why isn’t he saying something? He’s better at this than you are.

If only he could hear you screaming, “Just kiss me. Please just kiss me…”