That seasonal edition perfume
Might smell like another
Retail brand attempting to
Make a quick buck
From the “cool kids”
Who only shop at their shop.

I, on the other hand, recognize
The smell as that night
I wore a camo zip-up hoodie,
Another retail brand’s
Pink v-neck tee
With the words “American
Eagle” printed in purple on the front,
And a pair of jeans.

I walked into that freshman
Dorm hoping we’d do more than
Just your English Composition paper,
But then you showed me where your
Desk was and I sat down to write
An “A” paper for you.

You sat your left cheek on what
Was left on the seat that I was sitting on
So you could see better than awkwardly
Laying on your bed which was against the desk.

I told you to sit down.
You sat down.
I, then sat on your lap,
“Because now we can both see.”

You said “You smell good”
And the rest was history.