I see you there just across the hall
Laughing with your friends as I laugh with mine.
And I know you see me, too.
We cast each other furtive glances but
Quickly look away as the other turns.

We walk past; You go left.
I go right.
Pretending we're not aware of each other at all.
As if we're just two strangers; another face in the crowd.

We speak in secret.
Where it's safe
Where no one can see us
So they won't think badly of us.

I know it's wrong, but it needs to be right.
You're with her, I know,
But I can't help myself.

It's too hard not to.

And hopefully one day you'll see
Just how happy you could be
With me.

But for now it's pretend.
Oh, how I wish this game would
End.