i went back to the place we first met so many years ago and stood on the bright-black staircase surrounded by crumbling red brick and thought of you.
i thought of how when i met you, you didn't have a single tattoo yet; we were both twelve. i thought of the time you told me you loved me, stammering in the dark by the old van when you kissed my shoulder and i laughed when you tried to put your arm around me in a stiff, respectful, chivalrous sort of way don't worry - i didn't think you were awkward at all.
you always said you'd get a tattoo of my name which i thought was so stupid, but was secretly so flattered and now i'm just so curious but too afraid to ask.