That Night

I will always remember that night. You came to my house when my parents weren't home. You were dating my best friend, but we hadn't always gotten along since our break up. I didn't understand why you had bothered to drive the hour to my house.1

You said you were sorry, and asked if you could come in. I was hesitant at first, but eventually I stepped aside and let you in. I was subtly shaking with anticipation. I've only ever dreamed that you would come to my house, and now that dream was reality.2

I led you into the back room knowing it was more comfortable. We sat down on opposite couches and stare at the coffee table in the center of the room. The silence is full of tension, and it seems stretched.3

You start to explain that you and her got in a fight that night, and that you needed someone who would understand. I hold my hand up to stop you, and look away. I don't know if I'll be able to hold my feelings at bay enough to stop the forbidden tear from breaking free.4

Suddenly you are beside me on the couch, hugging me to your chest. You kiss the top of my head, and whispered for me to listen, even if it is for just a moment longer.5

I know you feel me nod, for you continue with what you were saying. You tell me that you and her got in a fight over your feelings for me...Yes me. At first I thought I heard you wrong, but you had just said that you still love me.6

That is when you tilted my head up so I look at you. Your face was inches from my own as you told me that you broke it off with her, and that you only want to be with me.7

You ended up spending the night at my house while my parents were out of town. I couldn't have been happier than I was that night, when we lay in each others arms.8

In the morning, I awoke to the words Marry Me whispered in my ear. I felt a ring slip on my finger, and a kiss brushed softly across my lips. I nodded, and opened my eyes to see the man I wanted to be with until the end of days.9

I will always remember that night. It was the night that I gave myself to my love, and the night that will remain burned in my mind as the night that will never happen...10