your meaty, warm hand on the side of my face

even in the dark of your room, I knew you were looking directly

into my eyes

I felt them

I felt your amazement

toward me.

Me.

 

Me?

amazing?

 

we talked for hours

we laughed

you shared precious, personal, pieces of your soul

with me

one tiny tear escaped your right eye

you say you laugh so you won't cry, but there is was

 with me

My smile beamed in the darkness.

My cheek swelling under your hand with happiness

You were right there, with me, looking at me

Looking in me

with wonder

and I wondered...

why?