hiccups and heartbeats

     “I am trying not to become dependent on you to make my heart beat,” she said through shifting mannerisms.
     “Did no one tell you, that this isn’t real life?” he said through blue eyes.
     “You know that confuses me when you say that.”
     This time when kissed her she had to hold onto the fence behind her to be sure the earth was still there, and this time for the first time; she believed him.