They didn’t want you to sleep on the floor
They didn’t like feeling like they were higher than you.
“It doesn’t matter-”
It mattered to them.
So you climbed in bed
And you were so close.
But as you slowly fell asleep, you spread out
Because you wanted space
But you were still holding hands when you woke up.
They were already awake, they told you later.
They could feel you pulling away.
You feel like them the next day.
You slept funny
So your whole arm is numb
And you can only regret
And hope their hand is still in yours
ABOUT
Regulus Cummins is an American writer, actor, and artist. His favorite authors are Stephen Chbosky, John Green, and Margret Atwood. His favorite book is The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.
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