Girl, Interpreted

The Beginning

A creative observation while on break between classes. Yes, I should be studying. No it’s not creepy… right?
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She laughs at his joke. He smiles at her laughter. She sits in her leather arm chair, legs curled up, yelling at him to go to class. He leans in closer. You feel the tension.

They joke about little things, stories from the week. When he laughs, he moves in closer. Sometimes his hand rests on her knee, but he quickly brings it back, afraid of rejection.

Her dark brown hair rests on her bright blue shirt. A bobby-pin holds back her bangs. Her eyebrows are thick, but manicured too. She constantly plays with her water bottle, a habit of nerves. 
He wears khaki shorts and the cliche boat shoes. Sunglasses hang on his dark blue Alpha Chi Omega tee. He fiddles with his iPod. 
They’re leaning even deeper now, comfortable in each other’s company. In their own little world, giggling with each other constantly. 
The chemistry is obvious, but neither one gives in. She hits him with her bottle, an obvious flirtation. And eventually it’s with her hand. The walls are coming down. The tension, breaking. 
You see it in his eyes. You hear it in her tone. It’s the beginning of something, maybe the beginning of everything. 
Every gaze is more intense, every laugh is sweeter. Something more’s about to happen. It’s only a matter of moments…

And then it shatters. Time for class. 
He’s running late. 

Lust

Press your body against mine.

Run your hands through my hair.

Whisper sweet nothings in my ear.

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Your hands beneath my shirt,

Sweat beading at my brow.

Your warm breath at my neck,

Whispering promises you can’t keep.

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We slide beneath the covers.

Two bodies becoming one.

Gripping at the sheets.

Trying to stay grounded.

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Desire on your lips.

Lust within your eyes.

Passion in the dark.

A love that’s never mine.