My Little Love

He stands outside the door to her apartment wondering if he's about to make a mistake. He knows this isn't the right thing to do, but right now he doesn't care. He's spent the last thirteen years longing for a relationship he'd never be able to have, and now there's nothing stopping him from having it. He thinks about his wife and kids who are home without him. That wasn't his home anymore though, she wanted a divorce and he was tired of fighting it. He knocks on the door and steps back. He waits impatiently for a few more seconds before knocking again. After a few moments and no response he turns to walk away. Just as he turns he hears the door unlock.

"El?" What are you doing here? Is everything okay?" He can see the look of confusion and concern flash across her face but all he can think about is how beautiful she looks. Her long dark brown hair is tucked behind her ear and the contrast of her white satin bed shirt against her sun kissed skin is something he's longed for for so long.

"Kathy wants a divorce, I signed the papers." He steps closer and gently rests his hand on the back of her head closing the distance between them. "Liv, I love you. I've always loved you."

She sighs and whispers so quietly that it's barely audible, "What if it doesn't work out that way?"

He leans in whispering so close she can feel the warmth of his breath on the side of her cheek, "What if it does?" he responds.