we need to talk

you don't ever want

to hear

the words, we need to talk.

we need

to sit down, just me and you

and talk

about where

this relationship is heading.

let's sit over

there by the window,

in the light.

and please don't hold my hand.

this isn't the time

for that.

and no, my shoulders don't

need you to rub them,

and please,

i'm fine, no more coffee

and crumb cake.

just sit down, and let's talk, okay?

please,

don't take my shoes off,

and rub my feet. just stop.

we need to talk.