waiting for the metro beside me

you asked me where to go for Noida

I told you smiling all the way

I never thought I will meet you again but to destiny, we met again in college

from that day, I always saw you from across the road, your face flashing between the moving cars and saying 'hello! Good morning'

and one-day unanticipatedly we had lunch in our college canteen

there was no turning back then

we started meeting in our night dresses for breakfast.

I knew you came for a walk without even combing your hair and me wearing my old baggy tee.

even if my favorite was chocolate, we always ended up having strawberry cause you loved it.

even if I loved waffles we always had banana pancakes as it cherished you way more than anything.

even if I hate unorganized mess, spending time with you in a messy room was the best feeling.

even though I loved roses...you always got lilies for me but I loved them equally more.

even if I loved your scent...you changed it.

even if I loved love stories...you told me having one was never easy.

even if I used to love you telling me I love you but when I said I love you too...you stopped doing it.

even if you loved me...you always loved your lilies more than my roses.

~ Shreya Sharma