if only time could stop.
you glided into the room, back straight. chin up. you were graceful a little, pretty thing as you swept into the dim lit room like the floor was ice glinting my heart like the bright rainbow sparkles in your dark hair, like the moonlight spilling into the dark room from the opened windows softening the darkness of the room.
you glided into it. your white dress fluttering behind you, your hair floating in the air as you slipped into my arms. like you were meant there.
and darling, i could never forget. the way your blue sea eyes glowed. your smile was so wide. my right hand gripped at your waist, as my other traced the soft curves of your face. your body pressed against mine, your arms wrapped my torso as your forehead rested against mine. our bare feet tapped against the floor as we swayed with the music, the notes dancing around us like stars.
my feet stepped forward as yours stepped back. forward and backwards. we danced in the soft moonlight. our faces were only a breath. i could’ve kissed you there. our limbs twined and weaved together. in and out. wrapped around each other as you rose, leg curling my torso as your head dipped backwards hair spilling on the floor, your legs reaching for my neck, as we twirled and twirled around. and darling, your laughter was like breathing in the first spring after years of cold, hard winter. my smile widened, my eyes brightened, and i pulled you close.
you came to me, your legs curving down around my body as you body sprung from the ground to me, pressing against mine. your fingers gripped my neck, held my face right next to yours. and darling, i could’ve kissed you right then. my right hand reached up my fingers ran up, from your thighs to your waist as my head tipped down forward into yours. music filled the room. my lips, so close to yours.
then, you flew down and out of my grip. like water. i could feel each movement of your limbs against me as they slipped away. you twirled away and dropped on the floor on your knees. then rose up like a blooming flower, your arms springing out as you jumped into the air. your eyes held mine as they twinkled in mischief as your smile widened, showing your teeth and your dimples.
i laughed wild and ran after you. caught your hand with mine. and then, i kissed you as we danced. and darling, i could never forget. the way your blue sea eyes glowed. your smile was so wide. your hands sprawled against my chest, feeling my beating heart as we danced together in the soft moonlight.
oh darling, if only time could've stopped right there.
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