Reluctant
He didn't want her to save him.
She didn't want to let him die.
He didn't want her to say no.
She didn't want to lose the opportunity.
He didn't see the problem.
She didn't understand him.
He didn't want to let her in.
She didn't want to be shut out.
He didn't want her with anyone else.
She didn't want him with anyone else.
He didn't want to lose her.
She didn't want him to change.
He didn't want to let go of her hand.
She didn't want him to go too far.
He didn't want her to feel the same.
She didn't want to be one of many.
He didn't want to say the words.
She didn't want never to hear them.
He didn't want to leave her.
She didn't want to leave him.
The universe got in the way.
Now she doesn't want him alone.
And he doesn't want to let her down.
He doesn't want to give up.
She doesn't want to be without him.
He won't ever stop looking.
She won't ever stop hoping.
And one day, the universe will be less reluctant.