It wasn't even a fancy dinner
or a candle lit one
yet there I was, in that green dress
and with my best s m i l e.

You weren't late.
I was simply early.
Way too early.

Our designated waiter gave a knowing smile
and in the dull light,
the champagne in my flute twinkled
as much as his friendly eyes.

I was happy.

We
never
really
had
a
proper
dinner
anyway.
Just the two of us.

You came right when the clock struck
eight
So devilishly handsome in that
blue turtle neck sweater,
hair so perfect
and a smile to match it.

My stomach felt light and for a second
I was s i x t e e n
and you were e i g h t e e n.

The light flickered when my eyes
f
   e
  l
l
on the aphrodite behind you.

And in the dull light,
matching platinum rings shone
brighter
than the long forgotten
champagne.

And though I knew this was coming,
it didn't hurt any less.

a/n, song attached: downhill from here by the runaway club. this song reminds me of rain. please spread the word. i'd love to get all the support that comes my way :')