I Loved You in the Dark

I recognized the shape of her smile without knowing her name. She became familiar with my schedule, my habits, and my careful avoidance of any profound discussions. We navigated around each other like two planets in near orbit, conscious that even the slightest miscalculation could shatter the delicate gravity keeping us connected. I nearly found my voice one evening. We were perched on the rooftop, the city lights twinkling far beneath us, vast and unfeeling.