5 Seconds

We met before.
But the craving was more intense this time.
And that intensity led to 5 seconds of pure disorientation.
5 seconds of possession....distraction...
Pulling my face close to yours, and...
I almost kissed you.


It was only 5 seconds, but felt like 5 minutes.


My arm wrapped around your neck.
Your arm wrapped around my waist.
You felt so good...so warm...
I didn't want to move.
I didn't want to let go.
I'm not sure how long we stood there holding each other,
But it felt like an eternity, when in reality it was only a few seconds
Maybe only 5 seconds, when...
I almost kissed you.


We pulled apart in slow animation
My arms unwrapping, sliding along your shoulders...
Yours feeling along my back...my waist...my hips...
When the background disappeared.
Voices disolved into infinity, and we were alone, in the middle of everyone
We looked into each others eyes
And time stopped.
Like gravity to earth, I felt my lips being pulled to yours
Like a magnet
I felt my face moving closer
I felt the heat of your eyes growing hotter
I felt your breath, and my lips ached
5 seconds of closer...and closer....
Of almost touching....and closer...
5 seconds of being lost in your space.
5 seconds of being held in your gaze.
5 seconds of wanting to close my eyes and give in
Closer...
(Fighting it)
Closer...
(Unsure)
5 seconds....
4...
3....
2......


I felt physically bound to you.
I was spiritually connected to you...
For 5 seconds...


I almost kissed you.

S.L. (c) 5/26/08