A story about love rather than a love story…
The day is October 24th 2009 This boy goes to a hotel party to supervise his little cousin while he waits to go have fun with some other girls. He sticks around for a while and finds one girl extremely intriguing. He attempts to make contact with her but she repeatedly turns him down. He keeps trying to get her attention but fails to do so; she continues to come in and out of the room without noticing him. She stays out in the balcony with a half full 12oz bottle of coke. Dressed in ripped light blue jeans and a white V-neck shirt, not the fanciest of outfits but he finds it fascinating. Her simplicity made her beauty even more appealing. Wavy hair a little passed her shoulders that drove him crazy, an hour goes by and they are finally introduced. She extends her arm (regular gesture not knowing what was to come form a touch) he holds her hand and gives her a kiss and a half way hug. An action that can be described by an outsider as just another meeting of two people. But to them this was a complete life altering moment; he touched her hand and simply felt the world stopped. Immediately his heartbeat sped up hands began to sweat and ears got a little red from the blood rushing through. He noticed a change in her as well but could not attempt to describe it. They automatically hit it off making jokes about others and drawing on the passed out people surrounding them. The eyeliner runs out and more is needed, she jumps at the thought of joining him in a stroll down to the nearest Walgreen’s. Their alone time is short lived as one of the others awake enters the room stating, “hey I found one.” Her face is drained of the short-lived joy and replaced by disappointment. They enjoy a few more laughs together and make their way to one of the beds in the room. Here is where things got interesting they laid in this bed talking as everyone else in the room disappeared. They spoke for hours before falling into the undeniable attraction for each other. He nervous as a 5 year old on his first day of school waited for her to make the correct signs. By this I mean he almost waited her to kiss him 90-10 type of deal. They began kissing and embarked on what they still to this day describe as their hottest kissing session. They took breaks and all because it was too intense, afraid it would lead to other things she kept more reserved as she was still pure. He respects this and just enjoys the touch of her lips against his as well as the oh so soft feel of her skin. Eventually they continue talking until they both fall into slumber. A slumber that was quickly interrupted by daylight and by his cousin and friends. She helps him get everything in order acting very girlfriend like they still enjoy what they are doing. A simple babe slips of her tongue, a bit shocked and wrapped in emotions he smiles and continues on. Still has this boy writes this short story he wonders how is it possible that they began dating on this very same day. How they fell so deep in love and such behavior was never before seen because they created it out of their true love. The years that followed were filled with many great memories and a lot of sad moments luckily more good than bad. Like arguments about because they hated being apart or him never telling her how difficult it was to not be with her, and how he argued with his mother in order to see her everyday borrowing her car. Sadly this story does not have a happy ending but they enjoyed great moments together and created something truly unique. She will never be forgotten but as life gets in the way they will both be replaced. If we can learn anything is that love is not just a feeling but also an ability. Cherish it once encountered and never worry about the outcome. Happiness is not a destination but a journey.