The Edit

I have no right to want to touch you, even though my body craves it. I shouldn't want to kiss you, even though my mind can think of nothing else. I dare not speak to you of words of love, even though my heart feels it. I won't allow myself to imagine that you are mine, even though I believe it. I can't let me dream these sweet dreams, even though I see it. So I pretend, but deep down I think we both know it.

Domino effect

There's a swirl in the pit my stomach that spreads to every part of my body, simmering in a pool of hot heat, an internal volcano ready to erupt... And all you did was smile.