i lay on top of him, with no intention of ever moving.
i timed my breathing so that i'd inhale when he would exhale,
and visa versa.
this intertwined transition allowed me to not only breathe him in,
but to also ensure that our bodies collided in every possible way.
i raised my head from his chest and looked him in his eyes.
i told him, with nothing but confidence,
"i love you".
i quickly covered his mouth with my hand
-he knows that i never want to hear his response;
rejection or reciprocation
would tear me up,
just the same.
