Art by Alexandra Belov
The Holder by Katie Chiong Feb 2023
I yawned and my eyes sagged
As I forced myself to walk through hell
I groaned and gripped my bag
When I tripped and almost fell
I looked down and a girl bumped into my chest
She had bangs and glasses that suit
I tell her it's not a big deal, but she was still stressed
I chuckled. Her stutters made her somewhat cute
Walking down the hall, I star at the ceiling
Wondering about the classes we share
Wait… what is this feeling?
When did I start to care?
I signed. I'm out of your league
You probably don't see me as someone who intrigues
You have a talent for art and great relations
While I have no future goals or aspirations
When I got home, I laid on my bed
I covered my face with my hand and blushed
As I thought about the way she looked when she fled
I looked at my dog and smiled
Do I have… a crush?