Noone Compares
How can I ever tell him that?
I have never thought or even imagined myself with Cory outside of what we do, outside our business and outside the bed.
Right now, after experiencing what love can do to a person, I would be cruel to him. I will let him down easily and as humane as I can while also letting him know that he and I will never be.
"Cory, I am not avoiding you. I was before but not right now."
"What it is it then?" he ask and I can see the thin lines on the corners of his mouth. They are laughing lines. But since we met, I have never heard him laugh. That's so strange.
"There has been nothing to talk about," I say and he stares at me, waiting for me to say more. I don't have anything else to say.
"I know that you have gone through so much than anyone can ever go through and still be strong, still be talking right now. You are the strongest person I have ever known," he says.