Suddenly

Suddenly,
everything makes sense.
The way I tease you
and the reason we speak.
Why I bring you up in conversations
that have nothing to do with you.
Suddenly,
I understand.
Why my train of thought always leads to you
and I can't help but smile when I think of your face.
Why I've been singing love songs
with a grin on my face.
Suddenly,
I know why.
I've been looking at dresses for the upcoming dance
and I've been hoping that maybe you would ask me.
Why I wait for 11:11 to come
and cross my fingers as I wish for you.
Suddenly,
I know.
The reason why I search for you in the hallways
and look at you across the room.
I know that I really like you
and I want you to like me too.