My Best Friend

The bright specs of light
Hold my gaze
As I stare at the night sky.

The moon is full,
Heavy with majesty,
A shining beacon of tranquility.

The hum of the freeway
Resonates in my ears.
The pulse of society
Is not the only one tonight.
A heartbeat is just as loud

I lay there,
Listening.
His beat slow,
But sure.

The rhythm
Of the rise and fall of his chest
As he breathes.

The warmth of his hand
As he strokes my cheek.

The tickle of his breath
As it skims across my ear.

An involuntary shiver
Snakes down my spine.
He pulls me in,
Wraps his arms around me,
And whispers
Cold?
I nuzzle myself
Against him.

His hand tilts my head up
So that all I can see
Are the blue orbs
Of his eyes.

My heart quickens.
He looks down at me
With an expression
One can only call reverence.

Full of compassion
And respect.
Strength
And confidence.

He leans towards me
His lips graze my forehead
He rests his cheek against mine
And in a slow whisper
Says six little words,

I love you,
And always will