What am I thinking of tonight?

A flash of recognition in his eyes

The way they brightened as they met mine

I felt so light

And I draw lots of hearts

As mine flutters in my chest

He’ll be none the wiser

When he comes over and checks

He’s only a few years older than me

He must notice how everyone’s noticing

And I’m not the best or brightest of the group

He knows that too

Yet I can’t help but wonder

And flutter

And swoon

As many lovesick girls like me do

Maybe he notices in the way I want him to

And I’ll be surprised at what he’s about to do

“Great work Laney.”

Alas, it was too sweet to be true