Even now, when my mind wanders, it ends up back on that night of our first date.

That thought terrified me.

I had already been broken enoughwas I ready to give myself over to someone again?

The Night We First Met

Nathan Dumlao

Could I handle it?

Something told me I should at least try, that maybe you could be worth the risk.

It didnt take long for you to make me want to lower my guard, even just a fraction.

We spoke every day, learning everything we could possibly could about each other.

You began to follow me into my dreams and leave me waking up the next day craving you.

It was the most intoxicating thing I had ever known.

Even now, when my mind wanders, it ends up back on that night of our first date.

Time did not exist for us that night.

I didnt want to wake up.

The world is louder somehow.

But in all those moments, the loud ones, I let myself retreat back there.

To your tiny city apartment and my head on your chest as the sunlight creeps up your face.

Im thinking about all the ways you dont know me yet and what will happen if you do.

Its a long time before youll be awake, and Im thinking about every single moment that happens next.

Just like the night we first met.