eyes meet.
souls recognized.

(if you listen closely
you can almost hear
the electric current
buzzing between)

footsteps close in.
‘hello’s’ exchanged.

(if you listen closely,
you can almost hear
a simultaneous sigh
of relief.)

overanalyzing.
shoulders shrugging.

(if you listen closely,
you can almost hear
the hypothetical audience
booing.)

shoulders brushing.
asking ‘what if?’

more shrugging.
discreet second glances.

(if you listen closely,
you can almost hear
the universe roaring.)