it was the first day in class,

you came in last.

you searched for a seat

in that moment my heart

skipped a beat.

 

there’s plenty of empty desks

but inside i’m a mess.

 

i didn’t notice you at first,

only when you sat down

did i think the worst.

 

one look at your face

and it made my heart stutter

to be honest for a second 

i thought it held a murmur.

 

i asked you to sign my shirt

i hoped you didn’t think 

i was trying to flirt.

 

ever since then

you’ve been on my mind

and i’ve spent all my time

trying to find my fine dime.

 

we only share one class,

ironically history,

i’m obsessed even though

you’re a mystery.

 

i ask my friends

and they share a line

none of them knew how to

make you mine.

 

i ask and i shout

but no one about 

knew your name.

 

maybe i’m deluded

because i’ve eluded

that you want me too.

 

i watch and stare 

and think it isn’t fair

that i can’t have you to myself.

 

he tells me you’re taken

but i think he’s mistaken

because all i can hear is

my heart breaking.

 

i no longer stare

and it still isn’t fair.

 

you’re all i’ve ever wanted

and now i feel haunted

by unrequited adoration

and can’t help but cry 

in desperation.

 

you owned my heart

without ever knowing

so now i have to wear long sleeves

to keep it from showing.

it’s my fault 

for wearing my heart 

on my sleeve.

after all,

you were never here

to leave.

 

and yet, it still bleeds