Tilted head,

Devilish grin,

A drip of sweat trickled down his cheek.

“So you’re gonna

Kill me.”

It’s not said as a question.

A step closer,

The thump of his thick sole reverberates,

Filling the silent room.

“Yes”

His s is long, taunting.

“Why?”

Unbothered, flat.

He groans,

“Why not?”

He clears his throat and licks his lips.

Eyes are glued to each other.

“Well why don’t I just get up and w...

Sweaty palms.

Knee bouncing.

Thick saliva.

Lump in your throat.

A knot in your stomach.

Shaky hands.

Empty eyes.

Mouth stuck on the words that I am not prepared for....

Stop,

Stop eating so much,

Stop breathing so loud,

Stop wearing that,

Stop.

Stop,

Stop talking,

Stop getting so excited,

Stop laughing,

Stop.

Stop existing,

Stop being noticed,

Stop being a human.

Let me be me.

Let me eat three bowls of cereal,

Let me breath,

Let me wear what I want,

Let me be me.

Let me be me.

Let me talk so much until it hurts,

Let me scream with excitement,

Let me laugh har...

Gold

You are the color of

Honey

The sun

The light

That reflects off of the ground

At night

After a day of rain.

The color

That first comes to mind

When you think magical.

The color of the tips

Of fire

Burning from a candle.

You are the color that

No one can

Properly describe.

You are gold,

And you are indescribable....

My phone, which once felt light in my hands, now feels like an ice block. I had been looking forward to going home all day, my soft, cloud like bed, the smell and warmness of my cup of tea. I sit in my stalling car outside of my house, I don't realize I am holding my breath, until a small wisp of air escapes my lips.

"Okay, who am I to trust this. It could be a spam text or someone

pranking me." b...