The Dance

Part IV

We bowed to the crowd

I felt so proud

I looked at you and beamed

You returned it back and leaned in

I was alarmed

My eyes went wide

But when your lips just brushed on my forehead

I was awed but at the same time disappointed

We went to our reserved seats

I was still mulling over that freaky moment

I got alarmed thinking you'd kiss me

But felt disappointed when you didn't really

Across the table I saw you looking at me

Just then, I felt that warm feeling spreading inside me

My heart swelled just by looking at your beauty

Just then, I realized why you didn't really kiss me

I knew you're scared

But I knew you cared

Scared of deeply falling

Scared of doing it again- failing

I reached out and took your hand

You looked at me with emotions I couldn't understand

I gave you my best smile that's reassuring

Squeezed your hand and said, "Don’t be afraid of falling"