options

she was his light at the end of the tunnel. she was everything he could not be. she was at peace with herself. she had hope. she was happy.
he was at war with himself.
he wanted her. but he could not. she was the angel of his eyes. he was sure he would bring his own war into her mind. contaminate her. tears welled up when he thought about her. he didnt have the courage to let her go. he didnt have the courage to let her know. he knew she deserved better. she deserved happiness. she would be his strength. he would end up being her weakness. he was happy when he was with her. he wanted to change the world for her. he wanted to be the reason for her smile.

he was optional for her. she wasnt for him.