You

Middle school is when we first met
Common jokes about my name are
where it began
Two years later we're sitting at the same desks,
back at the same school again

Memories of my curiosity about you
rush back to my mind
Never speaking while we roamed the same halls,
only the occasional "hey's" and silly grins
were all that passed between us

In the midst of one another's admiration
was when our bond began

The rush of curiosity remained and
flourished our conversations

Soon the number 3 went down to 2...
Just us
No  fancy dinner or ordinary movie
was ever needed
The comfort of each other's company was
satisfying and could keep my attention for hours

Late nights turned to early mornings,
side by side in our neighborhood we both called home

Music
Laughter
Sarcasm
Touch here
Tough there
Flirtatious conversation--
Serious conversation...

Nothing was off limits

There was no fear

Finally the question of what this meant was answered...
You moved closer,
assuring me you knew what you were doing

Our lips touched,
my heart raced,
my excitement rose-
your kiss is at the top of my list to this day

You were everything I wanted,
what I needed,
yet I was too afraid

I pushed you away...

Today you remain in my life,
and me in yours

Best friends
Love
and "what if"
describes us

Best friends because of our love
because that's as close as we can be,
without crossing our "limits"

The limits and love create our "what ifs"
Our "what ifs" I know exist,
when you still speak of our intimate times

So many words I know I could say
But no way is it far to do today

I keep my faith
and I value our friendship more then words could
ever explain.

Forever I will love you
Forever I will have you in my life,
because there's no doubt that you feel the same