Chapter 42: What I would do to you

I search for you as I quicken my pace down the hall
People streaming in all directions around me
I search for your face, for your hair, your build
I find you
And grab your arm
And spin you in
With my arms around your neck,
Your arms around my waist
and I kiss you

I shuffle, shivering in the winter morning air
My tea is spilling from its thermos and
My textbook is slipping from my heavily sleeved arms
I see you
And run to you
My things falling
And bump you with my body
And you laugh
And help me pick up my things
a morning kiss to wake me up

After school, the sun is high in the sky and I sigh
My back is heavy and so are my arms and my eyes
But I walk with light feet to the open gate
And meet you
And squeeze you
In my arms
And hold you
Because you are mine
And I'll tell you I want you
And you'll say
me too