"you ok?"
"yeah, fine."
I look at you, like REALLY look. The tiredness in your eyes is more advanced than the years in your bones should be able to withstand.
The sadness I see is more than I could ever bear, even with all the help in the world at my fingertips.
I move closer, pressing myself to your chest, my arms around your waist; eye to eye, nose to nose.
"i know you're lying. but thats fine. i'll still be here when you're ready to tell me. and im not gonna leave you, i know you dont wanna be alone right now."
Your eyes search mine; almost desperately. Finding no lie there, you sigh and bury your head in my neck, your breath hot against the sensitive skin there.
"thank you."
I smile, though you can't see it.
"always and forever, Lovely."
