imagine love

imagine it’s our first date, the first time
we’ve ever met. imagine that. now,
think of four random things to
say about yourself. one happy, one
tragic, and one that you’ve never
told anyone before. the fourth
is up to you. after you’ve thought
of those four things, tell me the
next thing that comes to your mind.
if you just remembered that you
ran out of milk the other day, then
tell me that. when you’ve done that,
silently stare into the mirror for two
and a half minutes. i’ll be
right there with you. okay. after
you’ve finished looking at yourself,
go into your bedroom and lock
the door. come back out only after
you’ve thought of your seven favorite
animals. tell me your second
favorite. there will be time for the
other six later. for now, just tell me
your second favorite animal. next,
lean in, while looking into my eyes,
and kiss me. do it very slowly, more
slowly than you’ve ever been kissed
yourself. this is our first date, remember.
i’ve never met you before in my life.