Initial: Emotion: Attraction

Hangnail sense of attraction, hurts, irritated at sight
Something more and less, wrapped in mystery

Diversion glance, counterpart, mediated conversation
Curiosity reeks the air, despair at foolery commentary

Deeper still, falling, embarrassment helping hand
Laughter haunting, with, together, or at recoiling

Temporary relief pause, regret, sigh, conjuring
Clarity unresolved, interest peaked, anticipated encounter