i love you too

she says I love
you,
then waits.
two beats, three,
four,
an uncomfortable
span of time
ensues.
it's awkward.
did you hear
me, she says.
did you hear what
I just said?
I said I love
you. oh, you say.
I thought you said,
where are my
shoes. but
thanks.
I love you,
too.