You find your heart feels an ache when you think of her. You can't wait for those moments you have together and it's confusing. Why, for instance, do all the other young women you've met over your lifetime...why don't they resonate with your heart as she does?
Surely, this can't be what it's like to be in love. In love. What does that even mean? You've heard all the songs, read all the poetry...
And over time you begin to realize you've been in love as long as you can remember. With her. But, can that be right?
Too many nights tossing and turning, hoping for sleep to take you from the constant ache that can't be tamed, and the memory of her face. Every time you visit with her you're on the verge of saying something you know would surely cause her to turn away from you forever.
Yet this time, on this visit, something feels different. The two of you are Netflix chilling on a cool autumn evening, and something's just a little different. She seems almost shy near you, but still welcoming. She lays her head on your shoulder.
When you turn to look at her, she turns those beautiful eyes of hers towards you with a look that seems like anticipation. There's the slightest tremble to her lips that you've never noticed before. And both of you lock eyes; there is a knowing understanding that's not quite frightening. No, it's more reassuring.
You're not even sure of how it happens, but you find yourself bending down to kiss her, tenderly, just to the side of her beautiful smile. And just as surprisingly, she responds with a sweet, gentle kiss of her own. Her eyes show just a touch of fear...was this the right thing to do?
The words come spilling softly from you, before you even know what you're saying; "I think I'm in love with you..." Her eyes never leave yours. You can see so many emotions revealing themselves in her face. She says nothing, but takes your hand, and slowly raises herself upright.
No words. A small tug on your hand tells you to join her, and she leads you away from the television. The walk to her bedroom seems endless, and she still hasn't said anything. Still no response to your confession.