I loved him

I loved him when he sat beside me on the empty sidewalk, the night deep and cold, and sang the song I was singing, in a different language.
I loved him when he shielded my head with his hands to keep the rain from falling on me.
I loved him when he did not respond even when my hands accidentally fall upon his face as I slept.
I loved him when he sent me a message of "I Miss You" in Japanese and refused to tell me what the words are in English.
I loved him when I never told him where I was.
I loved him when he looked for me under the pouring rain.
I loved him when he calmly went out of the church to escort me in despite the fact that I was an hour late.
I loved him when for the very first time, he made a mistake in a piano recital while I was watching.
I loved him when I sneaked up to him as he practiced piano to surprise him even when I told him I wasn't going to appear.
I loved him when I followed him to the piano room and he taught me how to play.
I loved him when he waited for me for 6 hours downtown just so that we could watch a movie together.
I loved him when he teases my childish smiles.
I loved him when he asked me to lay my head on his shoulder.
I loved him when he chased the vehicle I was in.
I loved him when I turned back to chase him too.
I loved him when he sang the songs in the karaoke bar.
I loved him when he held me as I walked, dizzy with alcohol.
I loved him when he wrapped his arms around me.
I loved him when I told him I did not have any feelings for him at all.
I loved him when he stole my first kiss.
I loved him when he feel asleep right beside me.
I loved him when he played the guitar for me.
I loved him when he told me he loves me even though I never said those words.
I loved him when he waited for me in the scorching heat for almost an hour.
I loved him when I fell asleep holding his hand.
I loved him when I took the window seat just so that the heat of the sun will fall on me instead.
I loved him when I hugged him tightly when it was time to say goodbye.
I loved him when I finally said that I loved him too.
I loved him when he took his recorder and recorded my voice.
I loved him when he called me his princess and I called him my ninja.
I loved him when his calls became scarcer.
I loved him when he never greeted on our anniversary.
I loved him when I sent a message that it was over.
I loved him even when my tears would not fall.