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He setswith one container of half-and-half and another of Sugar in the Raw

“Thanks” I tear the fixings, pour, stir Mmm Sweet, creamy, rich perfection “You’re weird today”

“I’m aleird”

“True” But he’s being extra weird “You ?”

“Aikido”

“You realize you’re the only person who cares about the difference”

“It’s my cross to bear” His voice stays dry

But the joke still warms me everywhere Ryan hides his sense of humor from most people

I get it

I get that side of him

I get so much of him

But, still, my heart wants more Even if my head knows better

I take another long sip There’s so hi to tell me

He isn’t the sharing feelings type

Not that I can talk