A single moment...

No, better yet, a single instant. A crowded room. You looked at me across a sea of people and at that moment, together, we knew. No words spoken. After so much time together words had become unnecessary. You smiled but your face betrayed your pain. I smiled back. I could feel it, but of course not being able to see my face I will never know if it was a reflection of the anguish I felt. My heart broke. I knew. And I knew that you knew. We held each others gaze for a moment, then...returned to the party as though nothing had happened. Completely, irreparable changed. It was the deepest pain I have ever known, and I sincerely thank you for that. Not cynically, not sarcastically. I honestly thank you. And eternally love you.