We started out strong–both of us thinking this could be it–but time drew us back to our senses. Each day we would try to get back there, but it was never the same. That one lie set everything in a new light. It’s behind us now, but can’t be undone.
So instead of moving forward, we stepped back into friendship. Almost immediately we started to like each other more within those familiar bounds. You saw that as a sign and asked to restart. Though I had imagined I’d say yes when friends asked me before, your question was answered with another no.
I can’t be anything more.
Image: Our second date to Home Depot – 2018
