imbue

crimson, violet, turquoise, emerald. the silk scarves tied onto her body gleamed from the gold thread embroidery. her body's movement caught the rise and fall of each color, creating an air show of floating butterflies. she turned increasingly faster as her heart beat faster. one two three four, my heart i give to you, five six seven eight, with you love you give yours too. in her head only romance existed as she danced, turning faster and faster until she collapsed onto the cushioned floor under the weight of her daydream. crimson, violet, then turquoise and emerald followed her wistfully down.