I pull you aside, taking you to a private space
“Look,” I say, “I\'m gay and I like you.”
“And I know you probably aren\'t gay
Or share the same feelings
But I just wanted you to know because I can\'t keep doing this.\"
“Wait, actually?\" came your reply
\"I\'ve liked you since we met, all those years ago”
I stare at you, face aghast, as I let the words sink in
When they do, my face lights up with a smile
And my chest fill with excitement
I see your lips start to form a word
But that\'s when I wake up
It takes me a second to realise it was a dream
But when I do, I feel myself crash back down to earth,
My heart shattering into a million and one pieces
I feel the hope and happiness seep from my soul
Only to be replaced with the familiar longing and sadness