Bold and eager before,

Now, she shivered, shy,

Reticent to tamper with grace,

Afraid to capsize the enduring wonder of what could have been

Into a void of disappointment.

She began to turn away.

He caught her hand.

Held tight.

 Whispered her name.

Lifted her chin with one finger.

His mouth found hers.

Wonderstruck, they capsized.