Is it saying too much to say I have an affinity for you? Okay, I know I’m playing it safe. I don’t like to take risks, at least not with my heart.
Closing my eyes I take a deep breath and steel my nerves. Should I say more?
I like you. There, I said it. God, this is so hard. Terrifying really.
I like you because you are one of the few people who actually hear what I have to say. You don’t just listen, you also ask questions. You seem to truly understand me in a way that few do.
I like you because of your openness with me. When you tell me about your hopes and fears I can relate to you because they’re so similar to mine. Because you can talk to me I don’t worry about what you might be thinking. This is important to me because I always worry; I always doubt.
I like you because of your vulernability. When you’re feeling down you let me know and all I want to do is bring you joy. Your willingness to share your feelings lets me know how much you trust me, and helps me be a better friend.
I like you because you see the good in me. You see past my insecurities. You help polish the good and sweep away the bad. You understand I’m not perfect. I don’t think you have put me on a pedestal, and yet you see past the cobwebs to the best parts of me, the parts that others might miss.
I like you because you are honest with me. You have doubts. You worry. You have hope. You dream. And you share this all with me.
This is what I want. I want to hope and dream. I want to make our wishes come true. I want to create a life that is amazing, and I don’t want to do it alone. I want to go kayaking, and hike mountains. I want to write from a porch in the woods, and read what we’ve written to each other as we lay together in front of the fire. I want to travel to foreign lands and explore all the world has to offer. I want to find a secluded lake and feel like we’re the only two people on the planet. I want to bring our wildest fantasies to life.
But maybe this is saying too much.
I should keep this to myself for now. Until I’m ready, just know…I like you.
This post is in response to the daily writing prompt Affinity
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Masterfully written. βΊπ
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β€οΈ thank you Walt!
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ah the dreams of the young π
well written and I pray all your dreams do come true!
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Thanks! π You never know….π
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we attract the energy we put out π
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I agree – very well written (and exciting to admit!)
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Fantastic, the little girl looking out into the moon lite. Made a difference.
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