playing favorites

"i'd like to think i was your favorite."
he nods his head yes.

"i have no doubt that we could have a meaningful relationship and be very happy together."
i nod my head yes.

"i'd like to think i could have made you very happy."
he nods his head yes.

"i can't tell you what i'm thinking because i don't want to confuse you."
i nod my head yes.

"i'd like to think it wasn't because i wasn't good enough."
he opens his eyes and smiles.

"you were great."
i open my eyes and smile.

"it just never came to fruition."
we both nod our heads and look away.