He
had told me he loved me. I said it back. After all, how significant can three
words really be? We are only in high school and we are both going to different
colleges. High school will not last forever and many more people will surround us
in time. It is only natural that two
people will drift away and go their separate ways. It is completely natural.
That
is what I told myself the whole two years we were together. But he was my best
friend. We went everywhere together and shared many laughs together. There was
no one who could make me smile and make me feel so safe like he could. But I
took him for granted and never truly listened when he explained to me how much
I meant to him. I only thought young love couldn’t last forever. How can one
person be so committed and the other with one foot already out the door? That
cannot be a healthy relationship I would think. For months that is all I told
myself and it was all lies. It was never an unhealthy relationship. Yes we were
young but anything is possible when you are young.
I
should never have taken him for granted. All he did was love me and treat me
the way any young lady would love to be treated. He words were always, “Never
let go. Never give up.” I had a habit of giving up. When I felt an argument
happening that had no solution, it was an immediate surrender. I did not want
to keep arguing. But because of him, I stayed.
He is what held our relationship together. He was the light that maybe
wavered but never went out. He had so many insecurities but I was not one of
them. He was so sure of me and his love for me. All I had to do was accept it
and let him into my world.
We
are young; there is no doubt about that. And maybe we will not last forever or
even until the next year. But I do love this boy and I cannot let this story
continue in past tense as if I have lost him. Because the truth is I have him
and we have each other. He is my best friend and we share many laughs together.
But I cannot say for sure or know for sure how we will end up. Only time can
tell.
I like the repetition of the line about sharing laughs with each other. By repeating it in the present tense it really strengthens the idea that you're both still fully committed and in love. This story was adorable. Best of luck with your future and your relationship!
ReplyDeleteI like how you described as a light that will never go out.
ReplyDeleteThis is something probably running through many seniors' heads right now. Thanks for writing and exposing what many of us are afraid to say. Good job, hope you guys stay together
ReplyDeleteMillenia, this is a great piece. Your emotions are conveyed very well through your words. Your outlook on love is very open minded, as your title suggests, and I really admire this way of thinking. I wish you luck in the future of your relationship! Good job!
ReplyDeleteThis was really great Millie. I loved the repetition and since i know a little about your relationship this was really sweet to read. I wish you two the best in college, I'll miss seeing you at practice. Love you Millie :)
ReplyDeleteI like how this piece is so full of honesty and passion. I wish the best for you two, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Love the line where you switched from past tense to present tense. Good job!
ReplyDeleteMillie you made me feel something. I'm glad you didn't give up. You guys are cute together
ReplyDeleteMillie this was honestly perfect. I loved how you wrote this piece and your use of repetition. The way you described everything made it even more enjoyable to read. Love your writing.
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