Color Shift


Innocent.

That's how it felt to me,

His lips on mine,

Gentle and cool, moving fervently.

Out of nowhere,

Just to the side,

I felt a prick on my neck.

My eyes opened wide.

The fire had started,

I felt it in my veins.

I wanted to scream,

I knew nothing but pain.

Then, he was gazing at me.

Apologizing while ducking his head,

Averting the eyes I loved,

For they had shifted from gold to red.