Right Where We Are

they say actions speak louder than words.

then why is he so scared to say the words i love you?

I can tell by the way he holds me to his chest at night, making sure I'm warm. I can tell by the light in his eyes when I laugh at his jokes, and his bright smile when I walk into the room. I can tell by the way he holds me tight and kisses my arms during my anxiety attacks; his attention never faltering until my breathing steadies.

and I know I am just as obvious with how much I love him too.

so why can't we just say it?