In his mind, we're "together."
Not official, but not "just friends."
"I understand."
(I assumed the rays of sunshine would bleed through the clouded skies, and
Outshine the darkness.)

He doesn't want a serious relationship
Fears that it will take away from those he's most passionate about
"I understand."
(Where is his passionate love for me?)

This sport could take him places
He's made the mistake before of growing too attached that it ruined his chances in the past
"I understand."
(He doesn't realize that I'm not the same person that his past love was.)

He claims to only have eyes for me
But he can't lose his focus on his dreams
"I understand."
(You're not ready for a serious relationship
But continue to spend every free moment you have with me.)

I don't understand.
*jm