I’m scared
So afraid to show I care
Will he think me weak
If I tremble when I speak
Oooh- what if
There’s another one he’s thinking of
Maybe he’d in love
I’d feel like a fool
Life can be so cruel
I don’t know what to do

"Yamato, are you okay?” my father asked as he sat with me at the kitchen table. “Yeah, just fine,” I replied. My father was unconvinced and his look told me so. “Ok, so maybe something is bugging me, but you would never understand,” I said rising from the table. My father jumped up and stopped me. “C’mon Yamato, tell me. Maybe I can help.” “Well, ok.” He led me towards the living room and we both sat on the couch. “Ok son, go ahead.”
"I’m in love with a guy.” My father rose his eyebrow but remained silent. “I’m too scared to tell him but it’s killing me trying to keep it a secret. Whenever I’m around him, I feel so weak and I find it kinda hard to speak. And the worst part is that I think he loves this girl that he’s always hanging out with and if he is, there’s no way I could tell him. I’m so confused!” I confessed, burying my face in my hands.

I’ve been there
With my heart out in my hand
But what you must understand
You can’t let the chance
To love him pass you by

I looked at my son crying his eyes out and my heart instantly broke. I moved closer and gathered his shaking form in my arms. He looked up at me, eyes red, with a confused look on his face. “You’re not ashamed of me?” he choked out. “Of course no son,” I said, rubbing his back He sniffled and wiped the tears from his azure eyes. “You see, everyone has been in your situation. Loving someone but being too afraid to tell them, I know I have. But what you must understand is that you can’t let your chance for him to love you pass by. He might be feeling the same way you do but is just too afraid to admit it too.”

Should I
Tell him
Tell him that the son and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heart beat
Love will be the gift you give yourself

"What should I do Dad?” I asked. “Tell him,” he simply replied. “But how?” “Just tell him what you heart’s tell you to.” I opened my mouth to protest but he shushed me. “I’m sure Taichi will understand.” “But how did you know?” I asked. My dad smiled. “The way you two act when you’re together, it’s like you both already know.” I smiled and nodded. “All I wanna do is hold him, whisper to him and gaze into his eyes all the time.” I said sadly. “But I can’t...”

Touch him
With the gentleness you feel inside
Your love can’t be denied
The truth will set you free
You’ll have what’s meant to be
All in time you’ll see

Quit putting yourself down!” I yelled. Yamato looked up at me with a hurt look across his face. “I’m sorry son, it’s just that you can’t say those things because you don’t know. Just be gentle with him and tell him all that you’ve told me. When you do, you’ll feel a lot better, like a weight’s been lifted off your shoulders. And what ever his answer is, it will be alright, whether you like it or not. You’ll see.” I told him.

I love him
Of that much I can be sure
I don’t think I could endure
If I let him walk away
When I have so much to say

"That’s it! I’m going to tell him straight out how I feel,” I exclaimed, jumping up from my seat. “And I’m not gonna let him walk away from me until I’ve told him everything.” “Good son, I’m sure everything will turn out alright.”

I’ll
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heart beat
Love will be the gift you give yourself

"I’ll tell him tonight when we go to the park. I’ll look right into his eyes and tell him how amazing they are. Then I’ll take his hands in mine and tell him everything.” “That sounds like a good plan Yamato,” my father said. He grinned at me proudly and I grinned back.

Love is light that surely glows
In the hearts of those who know
It’s a steady flame that grows
Feed the fire with all the passion you can show
Tonight love will assume it’s place
This memory time cannot erase
Blind faith will lead love where it has to go

"Now Yamato, before you go I have some last minute advice,” I said. “Sure, what is it Dad?” “No matter what don’t back out. My father once told me that love is like a flame. The more you feed it the larger it will glow, but if you leave it unattended it will burn out. Do you understand?” Yamato nodded slowly but surely. “Tonight is a night that will change your life forever. You’ll never forget this moment so try to make it as good as possible. Hopefully faith will be with you tonight.”

Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heart beat
Love will be the gift yo give yourself

Fresh tears began to fall down Yamato’s face. “Dad, thank you.” “For what?” I asked. “For helping me and not judging me.” “It was nothing, I’ll do it again.” “I really appreciate that,” he replied as he headed towards the door. “Oh and son!” I called. He turned around and looked at me. “Don’t le him go without a fight, and if he breaks you heart, you know who to turn to.” “I won’t, thanks Dad,” he promised before he dashed out the door.

Never let him go