light up freckles.

'you make me feel as though my freckles light up in the darkness outside.
when it's just us playing tag in our old people neighborhood.
and there's that moment where i can't make out your facial features.
but your eyes- your eyes are wide and the light from the moon makes them look more watery than they really are.
they stare at me and i can feel your panting breath.
it's warm and smells like the mint gum i gave you a few hours ago.

you make me think of shooting stars, you tell me.
why's that, i ask.
you're like a streak of light that blinks through the darkness.
and if i'm not watching, i'll miss it.
you say it as if it was just that simple.
that i was from outer space and that i was burning like a fiery light.
are you saying that i'm faster than you, i ask, knowing what you mean but trying to get you to stop being so handsome when you're serious.


i mean that i want to catch you.
don't you mean make a wish--?
no.
my wish is to catch you.
to make you mine and for you to make me yours.

and then i'm kissing you.
you taste so familiar and when i'm done, i'm chewing your gum.
i can't help but wrap my arms around you and laugh.'