You didn't have to
Tell me you know
What do you think you know
Anyway
Certainty is illusive yet we were together
This was real and I can't bear the thought that it wasn't.
Shuffling next to me in the hallway
Not responding to my questions but listening to me intently
Fighting my brother when I asked you to
Quick, kiss me behind the garage before
I switch schools before
I lose myself

On the painting of my face that you made
Which took you 30 hours
In the corner, in tiny handwriting
"Hey, I like you."
You didn't have to
Tell me you know
You were always so obvious without saying a thing.