two.

i cannot be yours if i'm barely mine.


bleach your teeth and hair.
be smart but not intimidating.
they dont like that.


"youre funny," they'll say
"i'm honest," she'll blush


it was before she knew what to say.
before she did it all right.
it was real then.
silly and awkward.
harsh and hard.
but it was hers.
and he liked her anyway.


but i'd love to.