Deep in the Heart

The Way She Is

An unlikely friendship,

One boisterous, popular girl;

Alpha.

One studious, silent girl;

Beta.

A friendship formed on smiles

On glances across the classroom

On inside jokes that cause a laugh to unfold

~

And secrets told

Secrets that aren't well known

The Alpha's heart

Beating for someone who turns away from what she is

The Beta's head

Confused by these feelings she has

Willing to risk limb and life

For someone who'd drop her

At the right moment

Who'd leave her alone,

Just to talk to others

Without inviting her Beta

~

And the Beta tries,

Tries to pull away,

Guard her mind and heart

Guard from her confusion

Guard from sadness and rejection

Guard her from falling in love

~

Fall in love with her Alpha

With her Alpha who loves but not her

So the Beta follows and listens

But rarely talks

Waiting until she's saved.