The lights flicker out in the semi-crowded theatre,
The aroma of popcorn floats up to my face.
I sip on my ICEE to cool my hot nerves,
Between you and me, electrified space.
The title is floating up here through the darkness
As I settle down in the worn folding chair.
The warmth of your fingertips tickles my neck,
Twirling between them my sweet-smelling hair.
We gasp and we giggle, and you snort with laughter,
I think that this date's going just as I planned.
About halfway through, with our happiness brewing,
I sense you reaching and give you my hand.
Your thumb swirling gently, you trace a soft heart.
My face flushing pink, I'm thankful it's dark.
My mind wanders off to a calm, blissful dream,
I think this relationship's more than a spark.
The movie is over, the lights come back on,
We yawn and we stretch and we head for my car.
You're holding my hand as we shuffle along,
Trudging slowly because the walk's not very far.
When we get there, your arm encircling my waist,
You open my door and I sit down to drive.
You grin and say, "I had a fantastic time."
I admit that I've never felt quite so alive.
I fight back a sigh as we pull in your driveway.
You stroke my arm and stare into my eyes.
You give me a hug and whisper in my ear,
"Let's go on more dates and have sweeter goodbyes..."
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