Hello. Did you know, it's always been only you.

We hold hands, grinning wide at each other as we waltzed down the street, slightly annoyed but appreciating our two other friends by our sides. We're used to the joking mocks and teases, and we simply retorted with witty comments.

Why did I never realize it years ago?

Fingers entwined, I could feel your warmth through the gloves, even in this cold mountain town. I could feel heat creeping up to my cheeks, my heartbeat quickens and it's suffocating.

How are you? I like you, I love you.

Your smile, your frown, your voice, your hair, your gestures, your strength, your habits...
It'd take me forever to name everything I love about you. And I love everything about you.

Years have passed, we've always been together. The four of us. I always wonder why, but I never tried to figure it out. And the both of us are closer than ever.

Everybody knew, and we didn't care. We're doing fine.

I felt your stare on me as I look up, and felt something wrap my neck.

"We can be warm together this way."

It's unfair.

Your words. Your smile. Your voice. They suffocate me, and I'm melting. I can't get my voice out. My brain is a mess, my words stuck in my throat.

Time has changed us. That fatass even defends us now... in his own way. You frown at him.

I laugh.

I can't see though his parka, but I know our other friend is grinning wide too.

We bid our goodbyes to our friends, and then you pulled me closer... as if the long scarf pulling our necks together isn't close enough.

I felt your chapped lips on my forehead, and I can't describe this feeling in my stomach. It's different from anyone I've been with in the past.

No words can describe these feelings I have for you. I feel calm, yet nervous. My heart throbs, I'm suffocating. This happiness inside, how can I convey it to you?

I extended my hands and pulled you into a hug, burying my face into your shoulder.

A hand gently caressed my back, and I felt droplets of tear trail down my cheeks.

"Stan...?"

I swallowed the lump in my throat and felt myself smile.

"...it hurts."

I could feel him stiffen, and I know he's anxious. I grin again.

"I'm so in love with you it hurts."

The sun sets and the moon rises. Day becomes night and morning comes again, greeting us with its grace every single day. Time passes and we're side by side, the sun shining at our smiles with its warmth.
We say goodbyes, we say hello again. Your palms met mine, and my lips touched yours.

Even after years go by, this feeling never changed. We exchange love confessions, the excitement in me never subsiding no matter how many times I hear you utter those words.

I love you.

I love you.

I love you, Kyle.

I whisper to myself every night before I drift to sleep. You're right beside me, and I close my eyes, listening intently to your calm breathing as I let my consciousness slip away.

Night goes and morning comes. The sun shines brightly, and we're smiling.

Hello. How are you? I love you.