Like Fire And Rain

"Just sit here with me for awhile" I said reluctantly.
He looked at me in the eyes and smiled, a smile genuine, small but genuine. He then sat next to me, so close yet still so far.
"The stars are bright tonight hah.." he whispered while leaning his head back to see them.
All I could hear was the sweet sound of his voice without recognizing the words he spoke, accompanied by the waves slowly hitting the sand..
"Yeah, the are.." I answered back looking at him gazing at the stars..
What happened to us;