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Mar 2014
Catch his eye.
Blink twice.
Smile coyly.
As he heads towards you, turn your head.
Walk away.
But swing your arms, just so.
In a way that'll give him the chance to catch your hand in his.

Nudge him playfully on the shoulder.
Laugh at everything he says.
Unless he's pouring his heart out to you.
Then, listen intently.

Let him be a gentleman.
Let him pay for dates.
Just make sure you pick the cheapest thing on the menu.

Eat.
Don't order a salad and pick at it; it's a waste of food.
Don't starve yourself in an effort to appear borderline anorexic.
You'll have to deal with awkward tummy grumbles later.

Don't let him objectify you,
But accept all his compliments graciously.
Believe him when he tells you you're beautiful.

But don't get too comfortable.

Be insecure.
Because it means you don't take him for granted.
Because it means you appreciate him.
Because it means you care.

Tell him when you're worried.
Tell him when you're scared.
And let him wrap you in his arms and tell you it's ok.
Let him tell you everything will all work out.
And let yourself believe him.

Trust him completely,
But not too quickly.
Because the heart is fragile;
It must transfer hands slowly.

Realize that you love him.
If you cannot bring the words to your lips, then tell him with your eyes.
Tell him in the way your hands fit together.
Tell him with soft kisses.

And know that he'll understand the words behind your silence.
Renee Yvonne Chen
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Renee Yvonne Chen  Shanghai, China
(Shanghai, China)   
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