Inhale. Exhale. Freeze.

There is something to be said about being held in the arms of the one you care about. Whether it's a quick hug or a deep embrace. Whether if it's in public in broad daylight or in the privacy of your own home. There is that sense of security I receive from being held by my significant other. I'm by no means an entirely dependent person. I thrive on having my independence but I honestly believe that some things are better shared with someone else.

Cuddling is one of my favorite past times when I'm in a relationship with someone primarily because it makes me feel safe and protected. When I'm in their arms, I honestly feel like nothing bad could happen to me or anywhere in the world. Time seems to stop- even if it's just for that moment. I'm there with the person I want to be with and I savor every bit of warmth; every inhale and exhale; and all of my problems slowly evaporate from my mind.

In that one moment, it's just the two of us. We are the only two people that matter and being there with each other is the only thing that is relevant in life. That is the perfect moment. And that perfect moment is exactly what I'm missing in my life. It hurts a little inside knowing that when I long for such an emotion, I can't readily have it. It makes me want my boyfriend more and more each day. I long for someone to fall asleep with and wake up next to. Someone to cuddle with and keep me warm at night. Someone to think I'm special regardless of what I do or how I look.

I want that perfect moment back in my life.