Will You Ever

I wish you loved me

You put your head in my chest and breathe through my shirt as I rub your back

We sit in silence and I think about how I love the way you rest your arm on my stomach while we’re watching a movie

I think about how I love the way you pull me close to you at night and nuzzle your face in my neck

I think about how I love the way you look at me when I laugh; when you tickle me until I cry

I love the way you trace my lips with your fingers, so soft and careful like a shard of glass against tender skin

I love the way you rub my leg gently when it’s draped over you

I love the way you kiss me in the dark, so slow and passionate

I love the way I love you, but I hate the way you’ll never love me