...when he turns the wrong direction
down a one way street
and your heart stands still

...that freshly bathed and laundered aroma
that swirls around your brain,
intoxicatingly clean with a hint of nature,
unblemished by cologne

...effortless introductions,
accompanied by full grins
and glimmering eyes

...stumbling upon the perfect harmony
to the melody of his chuckle

...the vertical space between hearts measuring at over a foot
while the horizontal space from strong, broad shoulders
to delicate freckles rests at less than 3 inches

...a first hug exchanged, gentle and cautious,
yet still leaving a burning fire
where skin met skin

...*this