but my love (Wattys2014 Talk of the Town Winner)

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but my love,

isabella has a new boyfriend

and you keep shooting daggers at him

he bumped you in the hallways, saying: watch it, freak

you considerably tensed and opened your mouth to answer back,

but i put a hand on your shoulder

he's not worth it, i said.

you looked at him again and walked away

i took my courage in two hands and ran after you

you stopped and looked at me

i hugged you, you sorta just stayed there

and reluctantly hugged me back

you need to be happy again, i said, face buried in your shoulder

you smelled like mint and chocolate

i could feel you nod

i want to, you answered.

would you like to go out with me for ice cream? you asked.

and i saw a glimpse of the old you

yeah, i'd love to, i said.

because i love you, i thought