blackout

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his hand shook

his stomach, butterflies

his breathing shallow

felt like he was going to die


his lips dry

his palm sweaty

his speech rehearsed

but still not ready


in fear her runs

his mind a blackout

he just couldn't do it

ask the pretty red head

out

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