In the fading darkness,

I see you standing there.

Your form frightens me,

But a part of me knows I can trust you.

Those little touches,

You embrace me fiercely.

My heart races,

My vision blurs.

Why do you affect me so?

I can't get over you,

Your eyes and lips.

Dark circles form under my eyes,

From staying up all night,

Thinking only of you.

I've never met you,

Yet I feel I know you well.

Mysteries surround you,

I feel myself being pulled in.

The darkness claws at me,

Dragging me towards its depths.

I don't want to go.

The darkness,

Where you reside.

My heart races,

My vision blurs.

Thy darkness be.

You stand in front of me,

The shadows of darkness close-by.

You reach out your hand,

I take it, unsure.

"Trust me," you say.

That's fine,

But from the darkness,

Can you protect me?