We were fourteen
When I woke surrounded by the cold of the lake
In Viktor’s arms.
I suppose I said something appropriate and grateful
But in his face I read that the credit wasn’t all his
And I knew that the rest was yours.
I heard a splash and I turned and there you were
Leaving the water- not graceful or proud or triumphant,
Just exhausted and I could see that you were scared.
I ran to you and wrapped you in a hug and a towel
And on an impulse I kissed the top of your head.
It was supposed to be a “Great job” kiss,
An “I’m so glad you knew what to do” kiss,
A kiss that was just for friends.
But as soon as it was given it wasn’t.
As soon as I gave it had a new meaning.
It expressed a desire for something more,
It said that it wished it had placed itself on
Your lips instead of your soaked dark hair.
I looked into your eyes and was overwhelmed by astonishment.
It was like lightening had come on a sunny day
Or the world had reversed and spun the other way
When I realized that I loved you.
While I gazed into your eyes
I think you saw it.
I think you felt it.
I think we almost kissed.
But I saw Ginny and Cho and reconsidered
And you noticed Ron and Viktor and thought again.
So we didn’t.
Now we are nineteen
You’re with Ginny,
I’m with Ron,
And that kiss that never happened haunts me.
Every time I look into your eyes
I know that we are living a lie
And I know that you know it too.
We both felt that moment that changed everything
And now nothing is the same as it was before.
If I could change one day, one moment, one event,
I would change that day.
When the moment came and the realization hit and the impulse struck
I wouldn’t think about who was in the stands
Or let you think about what might happen.
I would just press your lips to mine
And that kiss that never happened would be
The greatest kiss in all of Hogwarts’ history.
The Kiss that Never Happened by Midnight_Unicorn
Chapter Notes: This poem struck me when I was biking around one day and really formed itself, I didn't have to do much. This is my first attempt at poetry.
Chapter Endnotes: I hope that you liked it! I love reviews but please just leave reviews about the actual poem, not ones attacking my ship. Thanks!