My life was empty until I saw your warm, sleek body walk past me. At first, I didn’t think twice, but as I shot that second glance back, I knew I found the one. I watched you, I followed you, I examined you for weeks. Most of the time, you didn’t notice me. I blended in and you had other things on your mind. It wasn’t until the sidewalk was empty, and the night was in full bloom did you send the glances back. You were almost slightly anxious. I don’t blame you. It was dark, you were alone. You didn’t see me, but you felt something. Exactly what you felt, you didn’t know.

The days got shorter, the nights got longer. You began to lose sleep over me, and believe me, I’m not someone to lose sleep over. The nights spent crying in fear of something you don’t even know existed. You succumbed to me, you are mine now. We are perfect together.

If you listen for me, I make no sounds.

And if you look for me, you will not find me.