Liar Liar

I'm melting in your eyes

His eyes.
They were what got me.
Everyone surrounded me, but I didn't see them.
I only thing I saw were his eyes.

His pupils were dilated; green and gold flecks danced across his iris.

His whispered something to the man next to him.
Ray.

The crowd slowly started to disperse.
But Frank stayed.
He bent down and carefully pulled me to my feet.

"Come on, I'll take you home," he whispered into my ear.

Taking my hand, Frank led me outside and towards his car.

"Which way?" he asked as he pulled out of the parking lot.

I pointed left.

We sat in silence for a few minutes.
Frank shifted uncomfortably in his seat and cleared his throat.

"Autumn? Are you okay?"

I nodded.

He sighed, "You don't talk much, do you?"

I shook my head.

It was true that I didn't talk much.
But that wasn't the reason why I was so quiet.
I was afraid that I couldn't talk.

My heart was fluttering.
My mind was racing.
Every time I opened my mouth, I choked on the air.

Why did he have to do that to me?
Why did he have to make me fall in love with him?

Seemed to stop my breath