eyes flick down to my lips
then back up at me
asking a question
that i don't know the answer to

our cheeks brush
noses bump
eyes locked on each others

seeing my hesitation
you kiss my cheek instead
and bury your face in my neck
cheeks red

i shoulda kissed you that day

hands wrap around my waist
caressing my stomach and sides
as i lean back against your chest

your arms are warm
comforting
safe

i shoulda kissed you that day

then your hands slide up the side of my neck
into my hair
and you play with it

sighing i lay my head atop yours
breathing in your comforting smell
warm and clean and light

i shoulda kissed you that day

your scent clings to my clothes
and i welcome it to stay
even tho i don't need a reminder
of the story that's at bay

sitting in the car
staring into space
only thing on my mind
is you

i shoulda kissed you that day
i should have