The Unsaid Kind of Love

He and his childhood best friend

Sat quietly by the shore

Each can't stop thinking about the girl they love

And this has turned their lives upside down

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Both are keeping it a secret

Both are trying to be careful and thoughtful

Watching the waves rush to shore

Their hearts start to ache

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One opens up

He admits to his secret admiration

He admits to hiding his immense feelings

He feels better and now it's his friend's turn

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The friend tense up

Because his way of loving

Is to always pretend he is fine

And strong, and able to protect

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He has always been uptight

He is obedient and hasn't broken a single law

He doesn't want to admit his secret love

As if there is a law forbidding it

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"Yes, there is someone."

He finally said.

He kept his tone calm

But his heart is racing a hundred times faster than usual

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"How long has it been?"

"Years"

"Why haven't you said something?"

"Because I don't think she will reciprocate."

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Then comes the long silence.

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How does a meticulous man love?

Every time he wants to pour out his love

His rational side will take over

He evaluates the risk, and then fear grips him

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There's so much pain to process

Too overwhelming for a man who never shows his fear

He has been living his life with great care

Because he has seen how fragile life can be

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The long silence finally ends

Both get up and go their separate ways

One courageously confesses his love

One keeps it secret till the end

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The two friends never forget what they said that day

They love in their own ways

But in the end, one thing is the same

Open or hidden, they are still thinking about the same girl whom they love