9.
You scare me,
I told her.
More than anything ever has.
Silly girl
Elliot mumbled into my neck
no need,
I'm here,
not going anywhere.
But –
No,
shoves her mouth on mine
tugs at my braid
don't. Just be here.
I'm trying.
Her weight is a comfort,
weighing down my fear from above.
Elliot encompasses me,
creates new paths down my arms and sides
and I feel very
very
alive.