Inhale - right, left, right, left as I walk towards the door.
Exhale - a sigh as I place my left, shaking hand on the knob.
Inhale - a smile as I slowly creep it open.
Exhale - relief that the room is empty. I am alone.
Sitting. Waiting. Twiddling my thumbs. I wonder if you are reminding yourself to breathe on
the other side of the door. A moment of hesitation, before turning the knob and walking straight into a memory. I wonder how
long I will sit here, inhaling positive thoughts, and exhaling the smoke from my cigarette, waiting for your breath to enter
the room.
Inhale - a sound at the door. Is it you? I hold my breath.
Exhale - But no, just my mind playing tricks.
Inhale - I start to sing to myself. To pass the time.
Exhale - Sudden stop. The door has swung open.
Sitting. Staring. Biting my nails. I wonder if I was breathing too loudly to hear you walk
towards the door. I wonder if you heard my singing - I blush, exhale from my nose and look at my shoes. I wonder if you have
forgotten how to breathe now that you see me here.
Inhale - A step. From my chair and towards you. It takes courage.
Exhale - Your arms around my waist. A small "hmm" from my throat.
Inhale - Pulling you tight towards me.
Exhale - Our bodies relax into each other. Perfect fit.
Standing. Holding. Close my eyes. I wonder if you can feel my breath on your neck, warm yet
irregular - nervous. I wonder if I should pull away, sigh, and look into your eyes. I wonder if I can memorize the sound of
your breath, and never forget it.
Inhale - Still wrapped around you, I bite my lip, then kiss your cheek.
Exhale - You move your hand to my hair, and turn your eyes to mine.
Inhale - A weak smile, then a larger one.
Exhale - You are crying. I know that you feel what I feel.
Inhale - Preparing to speak.
Exhale - "I love you, baby. And I've missed you."
