the spoon clinking against the side of the cup seemed to be the only noise in the room . i turned you away because i was afraid and i was weak . his frame was rigid , his eyes icy cold . `` we have an announcement to make . '' you could still find a bakery there , one that actually baked bread . i started to pick at my salad and owned up to the fact that there was no real shame in being in love with someone who was n't in love with you . although it seemed little too exposed . 