You were up the stairs but distance was key It was hurting you like she hurt me Let him linger a little too close, I thought that all along I might have needed this the most Kissing a neck that was paralyzed Laughing flirtatious but inside she cries What am I doing being present but not yet here? I hurt others like they hurt me this was my main fear So I quietly ruined our august of freedom and the morals that were right Sneaking back down the stairs hiding my emotions and ceaselessly regretting that night