He says,
“Your tone is so abrasive. You are so loud.”

He says,
“Shhhhh! You are embarrassing me!”

He says,
“I wish you could just be quiet.”

I think.
“I haven’t spoken to anyone over the age of 10 today.”

I think,
“Maybe if I was smaller, quieter, more coy…
I would be more attractive.”

I think.
“No! Passion is positive. I am strong. I am…
Lonely.”

He says,
“I love you.”

I say,
“I love you too.”