Love is all I’ve ever wanted.
Love between friends, who care more than they’ll say. The budding love of two lonely souls, so scared of what’s to come, but so ready to face it together. The love between mates in the dark of night. The love of a wife on her wedding day.
The little bits sprinkled throughout the day, in glances stolen from across the room, sure that I wasn’t looking. In quick goodbyes and rushed kisses on the way to work. In a well packed lunch, or a favorite meal after a long day.
During a romantic Hearts and Hooves Day dinner at her favorite restaurant. After the perfect gift on her birthday, surprised I had listened.
All for someone who loved more than they could ever show. Who loved more than either really knew. Who still loves, despite everything.
Love is all I’ve ever wanted.
And after today, I will remember it fondly.