It’s not like when I first saw you fireworks boomed and my heart beat out of my chest, but man that would make for a great love story. Too bad love stories like those are overrated.
It’s not like when I first kissed you I imagined how many times we’d kiss again or anything, but it did make me smile. And I did notice your smile too.
But here we are. Nearly two and a half years after meeting and I can feel that heartbeat and smile like it was our first kiss all over again. Still no fireworks, but there’s a fire in my heart. I love you.
Two years of dating, and you get to know a person pretty well. You always smile and say “You don’t know me!” sassier than the last time, but trust me, I know you better than I know myself sometimes. When you smile after some cheesy little line, I know you’re lying. Or when I tease you and the corners of your mouth turn slightly, I know you loved my stupid little banter. Or when you look at me with that unexplainable look, I know you really do love me.
Two years of dating, a bunch of senseless fights, one messy breakup, and one week back together and you get to know a person even better. When we openly share our emotions, stories, and lives, I get to know you better every day. And love you more every minute. I understand the heartbreak you felt those months apart, but we’re both healing together with time. Despite those months apart, I still love you like we never split up, and I know you feel the same. It’s almost like when you hold my hand I can feel your thoughts as they race through your mind.
You were my first love, and my only true love thus far, and honestly you’ll always hold a place in my heart. You always have. I know the breakup was hard and some of the events that occurred during our time apart still stings at the memory, but our time together now overwhelmingly helps and covers those fading scars.
I could continue to swoon openly about how much I love you, but I know you can see it in my eyes as I can in yours. I can’t wait to kiss you after you read this and give you the biggest, warmest hug I can offer.
I’ll see you soon, love.
XOXO