The Day After Tomorrow

6. James: I think love her...

Evelyn was her name,

I knew that much.

For I had seen her scribbling,

In that little diary of hers, and such.

She thought I couldn't see her,

Sneaking longing glances at me.

'Sinking into the depths of the whirlpools of thine eyes'

I had seen her write down at the back of her book, whilst trying not to let me see.

One day, after geography, I built up all of my courage,

And walked with her out of the gate.

We actually talked, for what seemed like hours,

Just walking, wherever the world does take.

She was shy at first - apprehensive,

As if holding up a barrier, scared to be hurt.

I assured her, that I would never harm her,

But I don't think she believed me, for she became more alert.

A few days passed, and she began to open up more.

I walked her out of school every day without fail.

I reached for her hand, and she flinched away,

I tried again, slower, as it began to hail.

I kissed her that night,

Whilst we both stood in the rain.

I think I love her...

And I hoped she felt the same.