If You Want My Love...

If you want my love, you got it!
You don't have to do anything but be good to me.
I don't ask for much, just respect and kindness.
I'm a nice gal, I get along with pretty much everyone.

I won't make you work for my friendship.
I won't be a dick if there are people around.
I won't tear you down in front of an audience.
I won't bully you to bolster myself.

But if I did,

I wouldn't call you that night for help, crying.
I wouldn't text you like nothing happened.
I wouldn't use you only when convenient for me.
I wouldn't glance around before asking for a hug.

Why? Because I'm better than that.

Why aren't you?

Because you're a bully.
The worst kind of bully,
The kind that makes you forget the bad for the good.
The kind that charms you into friendship when you're alone,
But plays the tough guy for the boys.
Tearing down a girl, to make you look strong.
But you're not fooling anyone but yourself,
We all see how weak you are.

You bring out the worst in people.
Hypocrites from honesty.
Frowns from smiles.
Angry words from a soft-spoken girl.

But I'll be your friend.
Because I'm weaker than you?
Because I'm a pushover?
Because the good times are worth the bad?

No, none of the above.

Because I am strong enough to know
That it's you who needs a friend.
And I'm the only person in this world who will stand with you.
Through all your bullshit, I'll be here.
Because everyone needs someone,
Even if they don't deserve them.