And it’s funny how we tiptoe around what’s important, and we accept that half of what we want to say remains unspoken because we convince ourselves it’s better this way. Easier. Safer. Because if we took the next step, things would likely crash and burn and we’re so scared of seeing everything we’ve fought for go up in flames. And whenever I see you, your eyes are filled with questions that threaten to spill over the edge, and I know mine must look the same to you. You may wonder why one of us should take the risk and just say what’s been on our minds – if both of us are constantly looking for the answer. Why one of us should make a promise we can’t keep. But let me tell you one thing: if we don’t start being braver soon, we will stay who we are and what we are – always walking next to each other, but never hand in hand. Two parallel lines that will never ever meet. Two loose ends that are never tied up. And I can’t take the thought of standing still when it comes to you.

stagnation / n.j. (via theprocast)