Faded

xlvii

It was very windy

Again. 

So they paired us off

again,

With the same partners as last time.

Teachers and instructors

Always think of 

The easy way out.

So I was in a boat with you

Again.

I bit my lip

And tried not

To over think

The situation too much.

Or I would just end up

Not talking 

Again.

That's what I've been doing for the past 

Two days.

But as soon as

The water surrounded all sides

And we were away from

The ears of others,

The words I 

Wanted to say

Just came.

And we talked

And talked 

And talked.

I found that the 

Popular,

Wrong crowd

Character was only

A insignificant side to you.

Because as we talked

I discovered that you 

Were as real as Will

And Lauren.

You had likes and dislikes

And emotions towards people

And films

And books and

Games and 

Sailing.

But it was like living

A double life

And you weren't

Sure how long you could

Keep it up for.

Out in the boat,

You gave me hope.

That somehow,

Things will work out.

Somehow,

One day you'll

Share the emotions I have 

Towards you,

Only, about me.

And hope

Was all I needed.

(found written on the back of a receipt at the Kaffee House)