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I love you, [person]

And I know that doesn’t change a thing outside of me. It shouldn’t.

It’s not a test and it’s not a trap. It’s not something you need to say back. I don’t say it because I need anything from you.

I say it because it’s true. Because it’s there. I’m full of it for you and it doesn’t fit anywhere else.

It shows up when I see you. When I hear you. When you scrunch up your nose when you’re in fight mode or roll your eyes when you absolutely don’t want to hear it. I love you when you’re here. Present. When you see me

My favourite part is right now. You here, me here. I get to say “I love you,” be near you and kiss your pale lips.

I love you and it doesn’t need to become anything else. I can live with it staying mine alone like this.