We dare, only to stare stealthily at each other Stealing each gaze, not to be caught Gripped by the hands of shyness

Heaviness around our necks, keeping us from lifting our faces If we smile, we smile in our hearts

Wondering whose words will scare the silence Finally, I clear my throat and began "what's your name again?

Like a boat, whose anchor is lifted Her eyes lit with grace, face splashed with smiles Awkwardness now a yard away

Breathing her words almost between her teeth "Have we ever met?" I smile, now not hidden Though a bit determined to save some freedom

In a bid to draw a line, I smirk and bluff saving my words. Face straight again, in a sergeants way Drawing confusion back in.

Completely lost, she hurried her words. "I'm sorry, just can't place the face, can you help?"

Educated at least" I d whispered to my other self Hiding somewhere I my head.

I smile, she smiled................. The rest is history But, I've made a friend.

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