My eyes dart away
Scared of the intensity

I pull myself back
Afraid of what might happen

I was never afraid before

I dared to stand by your side
Closer than socially acceptable
Taking on the world with you

What's changed?

Am I scared of the possibilities?
Scared of what I know will happen if I don't pull away?
Of what always happens?

Because I can't let it happen again
I won't.