The Memory

Last night you came over just like you used to. I got in your car and you drove off. It was just you and me on these roads. You pulled over about a mile down the road, you leaned in, gave me a gentle kiss on my cheek and whispered "I missed you, goober". We got back on the road and headed towards your room. You just have seen the sadness in my eyes because before pulling through the gate, you pulled over again. This time you just looked me in my eyes "you know I love you, now smile" you grabbed my hand and we headed on our way. The quiet streets on post, beautifully dimmed streets, and the night sky that I didn't bother to look for stars since the galaxy is in your eyes. When you dropped me off at home later that night you leaned over, gave me a hug, the same gentle kiss on cheek and whispered "I will always love you, goober. Don't you forget" I rolled over, clenched my pillow and whispered "you lied."