It doesnt happen all at once
It happens over a long period of time

the first glance
the moment you lock eyes and suddenly feel something you havent felt before
your mind scrambbles to comprehend this magical but yet confusing feeling
and your stomach starts to ache
then suddenly your heart starts to pound
it doesnt happen all at once
it happens over a long period of time

the first time you go on a date
when you both try to talk at the same time
then both want the other to speak first
when they take the words right out of your mouth
or finish your sentence when you cant find the words
when they know what you are going to say before you do
it doesnt happen all at once
it happens over a long period of time

the special day
as you stand before them it all becomes surreal
you look back and remember hearing them laugh the first time
or the moment you found out you share the same favorite tv show
the moment you knew the feeling you felt was love
and the pieces clicked all at once
it was then that you knew you wanted to spend the rest of your life with them
it doesnt happen all at once
it happens over a long period of time