The laugh catches me, low and high Lips that aren't meant to be mine, carrying me away Eyes tunneling through me, while I try to see past the surface Pupils dilating, heart picking up speed A laugh brings me a smile Her scent sends me to a place I didn't know existed I feel a warmth cross my cheeks as I pull her closer Her hand brushes the side of my face She knows I blush when she does this to me One more touch of the lips on my forehead I melt completely in her arms Just an inch taller, I lean into her She laughs again, this time softly Finding the center of my back A light back and forth eases me I no longer fear what I'm feeling I've dreamt of this longer than I was aware