“I love you” Like the Sun Promises Tomorrow

The involuntary flutter of my heart when you glance my way

The hot flush rising in my cheeks and down my neck

Butterflies storm a hurricane in my stomach

Just as the ocean seems to gather in dots lining my palms and forehead

I'm anxious, but I crush it down

My eyes meet yours, my fingers extend for you

"Watch the sunset with me?"

You meet me halfway, easing into the empty spot besides me

Leaning your head on my shoulder

Hoping you can't hear the pounding of my heartbeat

All the while I'm wondering how yours sounds like

Despite the silence between us, the air is warm and fuzzy

When the sun hides beyond the horizon, and you stand to leave

I catch your hand in my mine, "Stay?"

Only to fall again when you say, "...okay."