Mascaraed eyes blink 'look at me',
Lips glossed, hair temporarily tamed,
Red fingernails shine as I reach for my purse,
I'm not the girl my parents once named.
Out the door leaving a bomb shelled room,
Tapping my feet as I wait for the bus,
Complaining about everything I can,
Threading time with thoughts of us.

You watch as I sift through my locker,
There's photos inside the metal door,
A false illusion of happy days,
Of a sunny life without a flaw.
I slide my frowning bag onto the ground,
You taste of coffee in the morning,
I'm surprised to find myself in love,
Although I've had almost every warning.

I tattoo creations on my left hand,
Inking boredom through each class,
Smiling at the freedom bell,
You stop to kiss me as we pass.
We walk everywhere hand in hand,
But we can't always understand,
Constant battles for domination,
The reality isn't as we planned.

We argue, sure, every couple does,
And it awakens fear, gleaming inside,
Because I fall into your eyes,
There's nowhere for the words to hide.
But you hold me so I can't chase shadows,
You whisper you love me among the crowd,
You've navigated all my barriers,
And I've dived deeper than allowed.

I almost miss my bus home from school,
Because you wrap your arms around me tight,
Refusing to let go until you must,
With that same sweet lie 'it'll be alright'.
Sugar dusted thoughts litter my head,
For me sleep was always a storm,
But I slip away as I hit the pillow,
I guess your love does keep me warm.

It was you I could never bear to see,
I've never hated someone quite so much,
I guess the reason will remain hidden,
'Cause now I find perfection in your touch.
I sometimes find it hard to forget,
These aren't the first stars you've walked through,
This 'princess' of yours has opened doors,
And baby the equation equals two.