To Him,

It's been a while, a very long while since someone has walked into my life and awakened my heart like you have. It's crazy to say that in such a short time someone has mutually fallen in love with me. Normally, it's me falling head over heels for the other and then them dropping interest because I become overwhelming. I know, I'm a stubborn and weird girl, but you've managed to find something about me that makes me unique. Which is why, as cliché as it sounds, I knew that you were different. Maybe it's that cheesy grin you shoot me occasionally when we're talking or all those late night cuddle sessions while watching "Family Guy;" you just don't add up to anyone I've been with before.

I'm falling hard and falling fast for a boy who I never thought I would fall for.

Well, first of all, Mister Eight Ball all, you are the first person I have ever clicked with so quickly. From the first time you opened your mouth, I was interested in you. All of your silly quirks and words intrigued me from day one and I'm excited to see what time brings us. I mean, yeah, it's been an incredibly short time since we've met, but I feel like you've been there to witness everything; all the bad and all the good were shared with you hidden in the shadows. Yet, in reality you were somewhere else, worried about someone else, as was I.

The same rush, the same desire, the same exchange of promises, and yet you’ll feel like you’ve never done it before.

Now comes the truth. I've been in and out of many relationships in the past year. Most of those lasted a couple months, give or take, and I can't say they were terrible. All of them taught me some lesson and aided in my transition into adulthood. However, none of them besides one can ever add up to what we share, and I'm excited for what we have going. You see, it's been a long while since I have felt this way and I'm apprehensive to continue feeling this way. I don't want to scare you off or ruin this, because (as I've mentioned), you are D I F F E R E N T. So, I think it's time for both of us to finally call it real.

Mmmhmm, a real relationship. Something I honestly thought I wouldn't have for a long while considering my life has been a bit of a mess lately, but I guess this is my reward for staying strong and I can't thank anyone more than you. I know and my friends know that I've been bouncing around with many boys and going out on dates, but none of them tickled my fancy enough to settle. So now, at the end of summer, I've found myself falling for someone so amazing that I can't even compose how I'm feeling verbally. So Eight Ball, thank you for opening my eyes and teaching my beaten and bruised heart to love again. I'm beyond ready to start spreading love again.