I felt the words claw at my throat, everything I’ve ever wanted to tell you was desperately trying to escape me.

I wouldn’t allow it though, if I told you how much I love you, you’d leave. You’re not ready to be loved the way I love you now.

So in that moment, instead of saying everything I’ve wanted to say, I held you, and wrapped a blanket around us.

“Life is cruel, but it’ll all be fine" was the last thing I said to you, before you fell asleep in my arms. I smiled to myself, in awe of how precious you are. You were my weak point, but that was okay, as I was yours.