The other night dear, as I lay sleeping,
I dreamed I held you in my arms.
But, when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken.
So, I hung my head and I cried.
He is your hope when all seems lost.
He didn't know it, but he was.
You watched him from afar.
Maybe it was his smile that pulled you in,
maybe it was his charm and kindness.
You weren't sure, but you watched anyways.
Sometimes, in the classes you had with him,
you'd drown out all of the noises, focusing on him.
He meant the world to you, for whatever reason.
He didn't know you, maybe he'd glanced at you once or twice,
but he didn't know you.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.
You make me happy when skies are grey.
You'll never know dear, how much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
One day, he sat beside you.
You weren't sure why, but you didn't question it.
"I'm Chen, what's your name?"
Those were the first words he ever said to you.
You didn't know you'd remember such a minor detail,
but you do.
From then on, you grew closer.
It was slow and steady, this friendship of yours.
Months passed and that smile on his face never grew old.
You hoped that maybe, just maybe, he'd love you too.
You told me once, dear, you really loved me,
and no one else could come between.
But now you've left me and love another.
You have shattered all of my dreams.
You swore it was just a dream,
that when you closed your eyes it'd all be gone.
She was gorgeous, no lie.
You could tell he loved her.
Even if it hurt you, you'd be happy for him.
He was your friend, not your lover.
You accepted that,
but it doesn't mean your heart didn't shatter.
So, you drifted away, doing what you do best...
and watched from afar.
