the room was dark
with pink and blue
bouncing off the brick walls.
your eyes looked at me
and mine found their way
to yours sooner after
and our conversation
remained mute.
small words,
bad conversation starters
& minimal courage.
i wanted so badly
for you to just return my energy.
i wanted so badly
for you to be mine for the night.
but men don't want freshman girls
to be the ones they take home.