The Little Things

Chapter 6

A Heart's Silent Cries

Am I really that needy? Am I asking for too much? What if I'm not? What if I am? Even the little things—why does asking make me feel like I'm begging for it, or that I'm a burden? How easy is it to forget, or am I just looking at what could be rather than what is? What if I appreciate what there is, love it, and embrace it, but my heart still yearns for what could have been? Or am I just messing things up myself?

I'm sorry, but I'm needy. I crave all your attention and love, and only then will everything feel right. This sounds selfish, and maybe it is, but I give everything I have to let the one I love know they matter. So when they make me feel like nothing, it hurts more than words can express.

Sometimes, I wonder if asking for all your love is too much. I understand that you have your own needs and your battles, but the pain of feeling like I'm not enough is unbearable. I need constant reassurance, little gestures that tell me I matter to you. If you can give me all you have and make me feel loved, then everything will be alright.

I long for the moments when you surprise me from behind, wrapping your arms around my waist and walking with me. That small act of closeness means the world to me. It's in those moments I feel connected to you like nothing else matters. When you look me in the eyes and smile, or when I lose myself in your gaze, I feel a sense of peace and belonging that words cannot capture. Your eyes tell me everything I need to know, they are my window to your soul, and I find solace in them.

Hugs, those simple yet profound embraces, are like lifelines to me. Every hug reassures me, reminding me that I am loved and cherished. It's as if your arms shield me from all the pain and uncertainty. When you grab my hand, even in the most mundane moments, it brings me comfort and security. That simple touch speaks volumes, telling me that I am not alone.

Above all, I need to know that you care. When you take a moment to make sure I'm okay, it means everything. It shows me that you notice, that you understand, and that you're there for me. This kind of care goes beyond words; it's a deep, emotional connection that reassures me of my worth.

These actions may seem small, but they mean everything to me. They are my lifeline, my proof that I matter. Without them, I feel lost, adrift in a sea of uncertainty and loneliness.

I know it sounds like I'm asking for too much, but all I need is your love and your attention. Show me I'm important to you, and I promise, I will give you everything I have in return. Because when I love, I love with my whole heart. I just need to feel that in return.