So on that night
I decided it was the night.
I just could not hold it in anymore.

As I lay in my nook
I took a deep breathe
Looked you in the eyes
and I said those three words.

You didn't flinch.
Not even a hint
from your expression.

A kiss.
Then we lay in silence
A silence I expected
But had prayed it wouldn't happen

For a brief moment  
That kiss bought with it a relief
I felt the pressure go.

Then that silence
A crushing silence
Leaving behind it a dull ache
in the pit of my stomach.

While your kiss still lingers on my lips.