I’ve been sitting here trying not to think too much about meeting you tonight, because I think I’d like to be pleasantly surprised. Even now, I can’t say for sure what made any of this possible! Three days ago, I had resigned myself to living in a state of romantic exile. I told myself that my work was more important, my peace of mind was more important, and I would probably just never get over the heartbreak that wounded me the last time around, with somebody I loved. But then… well, it’s pretty simple, actually. I saw your face, and I had to know more. I wanted to move closer. Call me superficial (I’ve been called worse), but I feel like there are whole worlds contained in the beauty of your soulful eyes. If you just started there, we would have plenty to talk about! Tell me about your own heartbreaks, baby, tell me about your struggles. Tell me about your dreams, and all the things you’re good at, too. I will give you my full attention, but I may get lost in emotion along the way. Please bear in mind that it’s been ages and ages since somebody touched me in a way that felt like sunshine lighting me up from the inside! I can’t guarantee that I won’t say something ridiculous to break the tension of something beautiful building between us, so please be warned. If I like you, really like you, I will be tempted to push you away, out of fear I’ll be losing you soon, anyway. Please don’t let any of that dissuade you, because on the inside I’ll be crying out for you to stay. What belongs to you will come to you, indeed! I guess the trick is just to stay put, when it does. ❤️‍🔥—Y.B.D.