you were always there to listen, even if you couldn't understand. your words were harsh, but you didn't know any other way. it doesn't take but a second for you to say "what's wrong" when you hear the slightest tone of doubt in my voice, that's if you don't already know what the situation is. i know you aren't the best at giving advice or compassion in some circumstances, and your understand ability isn't exactly top notch, but it's just the fact that you've always tried to improve everything so that i am comfortable just a little. i asked you to care, and you started to kiss my forehead more. i asked you to try to understand, you began to just shut up and listen. i asked you to be more affectionate, and you grabbed my hand in a moments notice. it doesn't matter the size of the step but that is was taken for me. and since these times, they have only become larger.

all it took was me plus you to make an us.