Page 350 of Call Me Baby 2: Side B

“I’ll walk soon as midnight strikes.”

“Even the stars are liars tonight.”

“What if that was the last time

“I’ll ever see

“his face.”

“I’m makin’ a right⁠—

“on the corner of 8th…”

“He’s gonna be late.”

“Wait five more minutes,

an’ I’ll give you my life.”

“Who knew that love was colder than snow.”

“Two more minutes,

“and I’ll never let go.”

“I turn to the street, and stare and stare.”

“I’m shovin’ past crowds⁠—

“in Times Square.”

“With one second left, he’s nowhere.”

“Dear god, help me—I’m almost there.”

“Time’s run out.”

“Only two blocks away.”

“Can only blame myself.”

“Hear me callin’ your name?”

“Leavin’ right now…”

“Baby, turn back around.”

“All I have is myself.”

“Until I have your hand,

“your waist…

“your mouth…”

I pull back from the mic, staring at him.

“That escalated insanely fast.”