I was laying in my bunk, thinking as usually when AJ pulled the curtain open. I looked up and smiled.

“Hey.” I said

“Hey” He said and sat down beside me. I sat up also. We were both quiet until he finally said something.

“So, what’s up?” He asked me.

“Nothing much, just thinkin.”

“About what?”

“I can’t tell.”

“Why?”

“Cause I don’t want to be hurt.”

“Why would you get hurt?”

“Because it’s something I want, but never will have.”

“What’s that?” I looked up at him, and even though I knew I wouldn’t have him, he had the right to know.

“You.” He looked at me blankly. “I love you Aj.”