I never thought that I would be in love. I never thought that someone would love me, let alone enjoy spending time with me. I went through middle and high school with the label that we all have at one point – "SINGLE!" I was so jealous, I didn't understand how everyone could be dating and carrying on so happily, while I sat on the sidelines. I didn't understand why people dated anyways...I always questioned it, I saw no true purpose for it, unless it was a person was intending on marrying and that was as a child! I quickly lost all jealousy and thought that relationships were stupid,but oh how I've learned that I was so very wrong!

Being in love is the best feeling ever, and at first it feels so intense. It's like finally unlocking the second-to-last level of your favorite video game...it comes with some very intense emotions, when you're experiencing it for the very first time! Being in love makes everyday feel like a celebration, and gives me the best reason to be happy! Being in love is amazing...it makes me like myself more, and causes my smile to become brighter than ever before. This is the best range of emotions. Being in love causes me to send text messages every morning hoping that you have a wonderful day!

If I wanted my favorite person to know anything, it'd be written below:

Dear you,

I am so very thankful for the time that we've enjoyed together, it has been the best year of my life! I want you to know that a day never passes where I don't have you on my mind. You're the first thing I think about in the morning and the last thing I think about before bed. Thank you for giving me such beautiful thoughts, I really needed them! Thank you for believing in me, for encouraging me, for just being your wonderful self. You make me feel like I can take on the world 'single-handedly' so long as you're holding the other. You take my breath away every time we're together, and it's the best feeling on Earth!

You're so compassionate and thoughtful, and holding you in my arms is how I always want to be. I could hold you forever. Thank you for adding such meaning to my life. Every time I see you, I fall in love all over again! As I am typing this, I have no idea where to begin or where to end, there's just so much that I could say about you. I love the way you smile when we're together, I love the way you always reach for my hand, when I'm not suspecting it, I love the way your kisses feel on my face. Before you, I'd never really been kissed and to do so feels so right. I love watching you dance, sing and giggle. You're the most beautiful person alive. I love watching how your mouth forms certain words, and I really enjoy staring into your eyes after we kiss!

You were one of the greatest things to happen to me this year, I prayed and prayed that one day, you'd like me just as I liked you. I often asked for advice, because I couldn't understand why I felt such strong emotions towards you, and when I believed that you didn't feel the same, it was hard! I always tried to drop secret hints about my desire to love you, but I wasn't sure if you saw them...so, I kept trying! As we grew closer, I knew that you had to feel something for me, but I wasn't sure, seeing as I never felt that way until this year either. I remember thinking, "OK, I'm just going to go out on a limb! The worst thing that could happen would be rejection!" So I messaged you saying:

Me: "Would you be mad if I kissed you?

You: "No...hahaha."

My heart begin to flutter, but I was wondering if you wouldn't be mad only because, you didn't want to hurt me. When you laid down beside me, and we talked about nothing...I had to find the courage to kiss you. In my head, I counted to three, like I do when I'm trying to muster enough courage to do difficult things. I remember testing the waters afterwards and saying, "You don't like me in the way that I like you. I LIKE, LIKE you!" When you paused, my heart dropped, but I was so elated and surprised when you told me that you liked me too.

So far, you're the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I was so so so happy when you did! I remember some people telling me that you just weren't into me, but...I DID NOT let that stop me. Someone really crushed my heart a few days before we kissed, telling me that you didn't like me, but I had to find out for myself! I'm so glad that I tried! You are amazing and you made my time in college so far the best time that I have ever had!

Thanks for loving me,

"Jazzy"