Jaden, I Like You

(mmmmm) I’ve been practicing the words all day

Then you show up

and they float away

I make a joke,

I change the subject

But there’s one thing

I haven’t said yet

So I’ll take a breath,

let the moment be

And say it simply,

honestly

Jaden, I think I like you

There, I said it—hope it’s okay

No pressure, no big expectation

I just wanted you to know today

If you feel it too,

we could see

Where a little hello might lead Jaden,

I think I like you And I’m glad I finally told you

Maybe we could grab a drink sometime

Take a walk and talk awhile

If you only want to be friends

That’s okay—I’ll understand

I don’t need some perfect line

Just a little courage and a little time

My voice might shake,

my cheeks might glow But keeping it secret felt harder,

though

Whatever you say,

I’ll be alright

I’m happy I was honest tonight

(happy tonight)

Jaden, I think I like you

There, I said it—hope it’s okay

No pressure, no big expectation

I just wanted you to know today If you feel it too,

we could see If not,

I hope we can still be

Jaden, I think I like you

And I’m glad I finally told you

I think I like you

Just wanted you to know