Us

I scroll through photos on my phone

The pictures of us brighten my cheeks and a smile fights to reveal itself

In the oldest, we look the happiest with big smiles and a few inches from each other

As the pictures get newer, we compose ourselves more but get closer

Until we're touching.

I remember those moments;

Nothing else in the world seemed to matter

Everything and everyone around us disappeared until it was only us

I forgot everything for an instant, the only thing radiating through my body was how close we were.

I feel safe knowing you're next to me

Even in silence, we enjoy the presence of each other

We've gotten past the butterflies with overly shy smiles and awkward silence

We've gotten past the "who'll grab who's hand first"

And on the bad days, 

When I don't want to talk

When I don't want to move

When I don't want to be touched in any way,

You are my rock

You come up with simple things to talk about 

You match my pace and don't rush it

You wait for me to touch you first. 

Until eventually, 

You call me yours 

My face grows red, I am overjoyed 

Because even after all the bad times

And the rough conversations 

You still call me yours

And you say little remarks

That makes it almost like you're saying you love me, without actually saying those words

Because I wasn't ready to say it yet, so you're waiting but still reassuring me. 

Everyone says I'm happier, that I've gotten better 

I smile more, I'm more carefree, I'm a teenager

And it's almost like I have a normal life

And I've been one in a million for a few things, 

Now I'm one in a million with you.