"It's a mystery of human chemistry and I don't understand it, some people, as far as their senses are concerned, just feel like home." -Nick Hornby

I was sitting in front of the Civic Center in downtown Dothan, playing Pokémon Go of all things...

This extremely attractive man comes walking past me... I had seen him before, we passed each other multiple times within the past week while playing. But this day was different... this day I finally decided to talk to him. I searched my brain trying to figure out what to say, finally I said, "What team are you?" "Mystic", he replied. "Are you trying to take this gym", I said with hopes of furthering the conversation. "There's no trying, I am taking this gym", he cockily stated. Then he continued walking.

I was ill at this point, my attempt to flirt with him had epically failed. He was incredibly rude, so I left my spot and met up with some friends. For the next few days, every time I passed him I would get mad all over again. I would explain to my friends how he was such a cocky jerk.

A week passed by, I'm once again sitting in front of the Civic Center alone... and who do I see rounding the corner? The oh so attractive jerk! I questioned whether I should speak to him again, then he's right there in front of me and I just blurted something. I have no idea what I said, obviously I didn't think it through... but this time- he sat down and had a conversation with me. He told me his name, Cody, and so I told him mine... that's all I really remember from that first conversation. Everything else is just a blur because my head was spinning by the fact that this time he was actually nice. I walked around with him and a few other people for the majority of the night. I couldn't take my eyes off of him, I was intrigued by every word he said. Later that night, my friend Taylor mentioned driving to the beach the next day to see what the Pokémon were like down there. I asked for her number that way I could text her with details the next day, Cody seemed to think I was talking to him, so he starts rattling off his phone number. I stopped him and said, "I was asking Taylor." "Well if I hear a cute girl asking for a number, I'm going to give her mine", he stated.

WHAT?! HE THINKS I'M CUTE?!

After having to calm myself down and hide the stupid smile that I could feel forming, I asked for his number as well. Taylor and I decided to invite Cody to go to the beach with us. The next day everyone met up at my house after Cody got off work and we loaded up in his car and headed towards Panama City. We ate dinner, and then walked towards the pier. I was picking on Cody when he kissed me mid-sentence at the crosswalk. That was the start of an amazing night. But I was certain that's all it would be. I had given up on guys for the most part, I assured myself that this was just a one night thing. When we got back to Dothan I thought everything would go back to the way it was.

Fast forward...

It's almost two months later, Cody and I have been dating since July 27th. He gives me a reason to smile every single day. My whole family adores him, along with my friends. He is wonderful with my baby brothers. He handles my insane mood swings better than most people. He knows I'm hard to deal with, but he loves me anyways. And boy, do I love him... he never ceases to amaze me. The time I've spent with him holds some of the best memories of my life... and I am currently looking forward to making so many more.

To Cody: Thank you for proving to me that not all men are the same. Thank you for treating me like a princess and holding my hand when things get hard. Thank you for telling me I'm beautiful without makeup on and giving me the confidence boost that I need. Thank you for loving me for who I am. You have no idea how much of an impact you've made on my life, and I will never be able to express how grateful I am.

I love you... I double pinky promise.