in an alternate universe, the sun is barely shining through the blinds and we're still in bed; in this universe, I get to run my fingers down your sides, hold your body close to mine and smell your perfume as you rest your head against my chest
in another universe, it is late in the afternoon and we're both doing our own thing in a comfortable silence; the sun reaches in through the blinds and hours pass without being noticed
in an alternative universe, we're winding down on the couch, watching a movie while holding each other close; your heartbeat enough to send me to slumbers
in this alternate universe, we only go up to bed at two am, falling asleep holding each other close, having a chance, for once, to kiss each other good night
---in this universe, you are there and I am here and I wish I could comfort you
