Short of Breath

Heart pounding.

Legs shaking.

Everyone running.

And I stand in a corner.

World ending.

Asteroid passing.

Earth encased

In a fiery glow of doom.

Oxygen depleting.

People fleeing.

I hope he passes me by.

Here he comes around.

I stop him before he leaves.

One look.

His eyes glisten.

I wrap my arms around him.

Deep breath.

Lips meet.

Exhale.

Trying to keep him alive.

Harder.

More urgent.

He knows what I'm doing.

Reciprocate.

Inhale.

I'm pressed against the wall.

Mouths open.

Tongues swirl.

Couldn't ask for more.

Tighter.

Breaths exchange.

Protect him.

I promise.

Oxygen gone.

Still standing.

Exhale.