You think you’re not worthy of my love

because you have hurt me.

And that is true—

but I have also hurt you.

Still, you’ve chosen to change,

to become a better version of yourself—

not just for me,

but for you.

Yes, you still stumble,

but so do I.

That doesn’t erase

the beauty in you.

What you can’t see is this:

I forgave you.

And when I say you complete me,

it’s nothing less than truth—

becaus...

I heard a scream…

My heart raced.

Ears ringing,

eyes unfocused.

I heard a scream…

My mind in chaos,

unable to hold a thought.

Then you placed an arm around me—

my heartbeat slowed,

the noise faded,

I closed my eyes.

I heard a scream…

but this time

my mind was calm,

reality sharpened.

I heard a scream—

that’s how it feels,

the cycle of panic....

I’m sitting in my hotel room.

My phone dings.

A picture comes through.

It’s you…

My breath catches.

My eyes lock in—

Tracing every curve,

Every shadow,

Soaking in the sight of you.

My thoughts wander,

Slipping into that space

Only you and I know.

I can taste you on my lips—

The sweet, silky smoothness

Of your caramel skin.

I feel the tension in your body

As my lips part and press

Against your...