Scorched

you stare
with those penetrating,
soulful eyes...
i averted my gaze
and bit my lower lip
but the intensity
of your stare
burned.

i looked up
and,
finding myself
wanting,
stared back.

you smiled,
a dimple showing...
i squirmed in my seat
and quivered
as i watched you
come closer.

passion.
desire.
as primeval
as the blood
roaring in our veins.

heart pounding,
i watched you
cross the distance
for what seemed
like eternity...
then you are there
at last.

everything faded
out of focus
except for your eyes
and i was rendered
speechless
as i let myself
be lost
in them.