He cares
I know he cares
But not in the way I long for him to.
He cares
He cares for me in a the way you care for
A pet.
Make sure they're alive and well
Nothing more
I crave emotional wellness
I crave his support
His positivity
His kind words
Loving arms.
I am but a mere friend
For which he has no true
emotional attachment.
Platonic in his eyes
I want him to be happy yes
I know I could make him happy.
I want to see him thrive
I know he can.
No need for a sexual physical attraction
I desire intelligence
Humor
A shared connection.
She doesn't
She doesn't see him much beyond the surface.
I've seen the person that lies beyond the quirky exterior
We feel in love with different people
I crave his mind
She craves his hands.
I will control my cravings
Only if it means I get to see him smile.
My heart is torn between my selfish needs
And his true happiness.
I imagine him looking upon me the way he does her.
With admiration
Desire
Love.
But I am but a mere pet.
Someone who loves him and cares for him
Who protects and supports him
Whose whole life depends on his happiness
And he makes sure I'm alive.
Even when I'm dying inside.
