It happened when I least expected it.

For so long, you were just a friendly face; a wave and a polite "hello." You were an encouraging smile. But nothing more.

I wasn't looking for love when we met.

Sure, I had considered the possibility of my readiness for a relationship, but I wasn't betting on finding one anytime soon.

Our love story is unconventional, to say the least. I would like to imagine that it happened like a fairy tale, but we both know those don't exist.

At first, it seemed too complicated. I started to believe that this wasn't meant to be. Love is supposed to be easy, right?

I'm glad I realized the naivety of those thoughts.

Our love has never been simple, but it has always been right.

It happened when I least expected it.

Somehow, you noticed me. Me? I still don't know what you saw in me then, though you have explained it a hundred times.

You knew I was special.

I didn't know at all. I was completely surprised.

Me? What's so special about me?

You began to give me a confidence that I had never had before. You pointed out my perfections, my strengths, and what was lovable about me.

I'd never received that kind of love before.

Maybe I really was special. And maybe, you were special, too.

It happened when I least expected it.

My heart was pounding. Hard. I thought it was going to burst out of my chest. I looked into your eyes. My mouth barely allowed the words to escape:

"I love you."

Feelings started rushing through me like a river as I waited, hopefully, for your agreeing response. Finally you spoke: "I love you, too" followed by an embrace.

From there, our love grew.

Each moment together became a thrilling, new experience. I learned all about you: your life, your childhood, your likes, your dislikes. I learned that we shared the same favorite food, favorite soda, favorite television show, and favorite dessert.

We were also alike on a deeper level. We seemed to agree on almost every issue that we discussed. We shared the same interests. We longed for the same things. We were honest, open, adventurous, happy.

It almost seemed too good to be true.

The first time I saw you, I immediately felt drawn to you. But I would have never expected this.

I never expected to find someone to support me in every single thing I do. I never expected to find someone who thought my weirdness was cute. I never expected to find someone who would love me unconditionally and forgive me for so much.

I never expected to fall in love with you, but I can't imagine life any other way.