We've all known one person that has taken our breath away. Maybe you even dated them at one point. It always seems, though, that the good things in life go away. Life goes on, but there's never a good sense of closure, of a definitive end we so often crave. So, in the interest of getting some closure, and taking a weight off my chest, here's my letter to the girl who got away.

Where to start? Her laugh was magical. I know many might not have liked it, even she maybe didn't, but I did. It's the kind of genuine laughter that lets someone's face express pure happiness. It always made me happy through proximity. Her smile too. It just lit up her face. She had a face that I had trouble not looking at.

Better even than her face was her personality. She was smart, kind, funny, and thoughtful. I've never met anyone like her. We could go from talking about religion to video games, and then to philosophy. I never felt like I had to be someone I'm not. I could talk all of my interests, and she talked all of hers.

I'll never forget the time we sat on a bench, waiting for the bus, while I comically described the plot of a book. It felt wonderful to express myself so openly. The moment became even better(and funnier) when I ended up hearing her curse for the first time. It was jarring, but also endearing because of how innocent she comes across all the time.

That may be a key reason why she left such a mark on me. I've had my share of negative experiences with relationships, and it largely boils down to my tendency towards dangerous, unstable people. She's not like that. She's sweet, honest, and down to earth. She's the girl who's busying reading a book while everyone parties. And that's the kind of person I need more of in my life.

I don't know if she'll ever see this article. I don't know if it would change anything. However, should she read this, I want her to know how special she is. She's extraordinary. I wouldn't trade my memories with her for anything. My only regret is that I wasted my time looking for someone special when the truly special someone was a short walk away.