Change of Direction

When you changed direction and started walking back toward me, I felt my heart skip a beat; your hand reached out and caressed my dark, reddish hair. Your eyes glinted their slate blue and I lowered my gaze when it felt like too much. Your fingertips slid through the softness of my locks; your head slightly tilted to look down at me. The clouds shifted a little over head, the sun started to shine on your face and I could see radiance... and then you sort of squinted your eyes and smiled at me helplessly and said, "Sorry, I got a ride today... see ya tomorrow." and I smiled back, feeling a little disappointed since we never rode the bus without each other, but feeling shocked because that was the first time you every touched me. So what if it was a stupid moment? It seemed so long and romantic but it was really only a few seconds and I'm not really sure why you touched me in passing, but I don't think I'll ever forget it, because that was the day I realized I loved you.