i.
you never told me about her but i've never needed to know.

ii.
i'm reaching for your hands but they aren't reaching back.

iii.
i called out for you in the dark but you didn't respond.

iv.
i'm counting the days until we can be alone together again but it will be months until then.

v.
you told me about how orion's belt reminded you of me but all i could think about was your lips on mine and the sound of your heart beating as i press my ear against your chest, breathing you in.

vi.
(i looked up at the sky tonight and saw orion's belt, and thought of you, too.)