We are walking together in my dreams, down that old path. You know, the one in the park? I never liked it, I prefer being inside, but it makes you happy.
I'm holding your hand, and whisper in your ear. "Remember our first time here, darling? Remember how you had to beg me to come with you. This wasn't a park then, just a forest. I think I like it better now, though. The road is clear."
You roll you eyes, and lay your head on my shoulder as we trod the beaten way. "Yes, I remember," you say.
"When you finally accepted the invitation, I gloated for days that I had finally gotten you out of the old apartment. I miss that place."
We had moved out by then, and were living in that house on the corner. Yeah, the one you had walked past a million and two times, and had always dreamed of living there.
I sigh, and put my arm over your shoulder as I look off to the side, watching a little rabbit hop, hop, hop, after his mother as we pass. I smile.
Stopping for a moment, I turn to you. "You know I love you, right?" I say.
"Yes, of course," you answer. I get down on one knee, and look up at you. I watch your eyes go wide and you chew your lip. I reach up to trace them, and cup your cheek, before taking my hand down to fish around in my coat pocket. Pulling out a small black, velvet box, I close my eyes and take a deep breath. Courage. Courage.
"Ever since I have met you, I have known this would happen. Even before we admitted our feelings for each other. I knew I would always love you, and I knew we would always be together. I only hope you feel the same way. I love you, more than anything, hun. Will you marry me?"
That is when I wake up. Always before you answer my most heartfelt question. I stare up at the ceiling for what seems like hours before I roll over and pick up my cell phone. I call you. Your voice comforts me.
Even though I will never tell you this, writing it down brings a little peace. I only wish my dream would come true, but I know it never will. You are with someone else, and I am just a friend. Though I must deny my heart the utter happiness that would result if I was truthful with you, I am happy, because you are, my dear. I will always love you.
