Dear Hieuey,

On September 4, 2014, you spotted me in the cafeteria. We both had a free period from 9:25-10:22. You came up to me and asked me if I could help you with some math problems. I had no idea who you were, but I recognized some of the problems on your packet so I took mine out and realized we were in the same math class that year. I felt awful that I didn't know who you were, but I found out later that it was a random coincidence that you asked me for help, as you didn't recognize me either. I think that makes it even better.

We would meet every day to go over the math problems assigned for that day and we became friends. We talked, laughed and played Trivia Crack against each other. Oh, yes, those were the days of Trivia Crack. I took pictures of you when you weren't looking and posted them on snapchat and I even created a finsta in your honor.

We began talking more outside of school and even though I didn't admit it for a long time, I had a total crush on you. I waited patiently for you to like me back and that day finally came. On February 21, 2015, you called me and asked me if I wanted to go see a movie with you at the end of the week. I pretended to check my calendar as if I had plans and suppressed extreme giddiness as I answered yes. As that week went by, the texts got more flirty and the butterflies got more real. Then on February 27, 2015, you took me on our first date.

I paid for the tickets. You paid for the candy. You kissed me (a couple times, actually). It was perfect.

Since that night, you have been my dedicated storyteller, my faithful protector and my giggling ray of sunshine. We have celebrated birthdays, holidays, prom, graduations and anniversaries together. You have become part of my daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly routine as we figure life out together, I don't think I tell you often enough how much I love having you in my life. I absolutely adore you.

College is hard. Long distance relationships are hard. I know this is hard. There have been some harsh words and salty tears, but there have also been sweet FaceTime calls and spontaneous visits. There have been moments of support, comfort and encouragement as we tackle emotional days and academically exhausting weeks. You've been there for me through so much and I appreciate your willingness to try and understand my complicated brain and my emotional heart.

Thank you for coming to see me this weekend. Thank you for taking me into Boston and buying me a pink Red Sox hat. Thank you for your sweet smile. Thank you for teaching me words like "girlfriend" and "kiss me" in Vietnamese. Thank you for your stories of your childhood and your dreams for the future. Thank you for telling me I'm beautiful. Thank you for staring into my eyes in that cute way you do when I'm telling you a story. Thank you for doing that thumb stroking thing when you hold my hand. Thank you for holding me when I cry. Thank you for holding me when I laugh.

Thank you for winking at me whenever you get the chance. Thank you for loving my family as much as I do, and going to see them when you were home for break even though I wasn't there. Thank you for bonding with my brother. Thank you for iced coffee runs and ice cream adventures. Thank you for breakfast dates and Netflix binge watching (wish we could watch HIMYM all over again). Thank you for your sleepy kisses, forehead kisses, soft kisses and romantic kisses. Thank you for your snuggles. Thank you for letting me steal your Siena sweatshirt. Thank you for smelling so good. Thank you for your perfect eyes, ears and nose. Thank you for your hugs. Thank you for your encouragement. Thank you for loving me through anything and everything. Thank you for your heart. I love your heart. And I love you. No matter what we go through, no matter what happens from here; know that I love your heart with all of my heart and I always will.

I've had the best two years with you and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us. Thank you for being you, Hieuey. You'll always be my favorite.

XOXO

Hanny