I Love You More

^{Distance is not for the fearful. It's for the bold. It's for those who are willing to spend a lot of time alone in exchange for a little time with the one they love. It's for those knowing love when they see it, even if they don't see it nearly enough.}

I still find it funny how I promised myself I'd never fall into that jaw-dropping, high-pitched squealing, school girl crush thing again, and only a little while after meeting you, I knew I was screwed. At first, it was just small flirts and giggles. Then it grew into soft embraces, and pecks on the cheek. But when it matured into deep, passionate kisses, and the feeling of never wanting to let go came into play, I knew it was finally the beginning of a strong relationship.

Some things still bewilder me to this day. Like how you can make my tummy butterflies flutter wildly when you whisper that you love me into my ear.  Or how you always sneak up behind me and give me those tight hugs that I wish could last forever. It didn't take me long to realize that the spaces between my fingers were right where yours fit perfectly.

I think my favorite thing about you is that I can be myself around you. I don't have to hide my imperfections, because I know that you love me for me. You're one of the select few people who have ever even seen me cry.

It's not easy to think of life without you. In fact, I'm not sure I would even have a life without you. I've grown too accustomed to our late night talks and sneak-texts in school, that going back to my life before I met you would be shattering. But I don't have to worry about that, because our love for each other is as strong as can be.  

Call me crazy. Call me stupid. But guess what? I'm in love.