I had no idea what he expected

by cone (i, iii, v, vii, ix, xi), and thom (ii, iv, vi, viii, x, xii)

I
I had no idea what he expected
II
She came with complications all her own,
III
Perhaps comfort is all he wanted, all that mattered really
IV
she vowed to provide, no matter his pouty protests,
V
and yet he was so very greedy; always wanting more than she could give
VI
their lives continued to intersect in ranndom passions,
VII
inspiring thoughts of big life-changes and unexpected adventures
VIII
consumed their chats over coffee
IX
tucked away in a dark and secluded diner far into the early morning hours,
X
they made promises to keep, future plans to unfurl.
XI
She so cherished those sharp dreams that lingered long after waking
XII
and he found refuge from his sins in her soft morning embrace.