I must warn you, I’m fragile.

I’m going to question basically everything.

I’m going to doubt how you feel about me.

I might even talk myself out of loving you.

That’s not your fault. It’s his fault, the guy who ruined my expectations of what love should be like. Constant lies and deception can really take a toll on someone. I’m going to need you to be gentle with me. It may take a while, but be patient with me.

When I trust you, I’ll give you a part of me that no one else has ever had. Show me off, I have no idea what that feels like. Take me to meet your mom. When your friends ask who you’re texting don’t lie and say “it’s just some girl”. Take me to places I’ve never been. Tell me about your childhood and your hopes and dreams.

The little things may seem like nothing to you but I promise you I’ll be hanging onto every word you say. I’m going to make you a priority. I’ve always been a second choice, so it would be nice to be made a priority too.

I’ve been praying for you. It is so weird to me that somewhere right now you’re living your life and you’re going through trials too. And one day you’ll be telling me about the first girl who broke your heart and I’ll be telling you about how I’ve waited for you.

I’m scared to fall in love. I’m scared that when I finally give my all to someone I’ll be vulnerable. I know I’m far from perfect. I’m messy, I get bitchy, and you might want to leave sometimes, but don’t. Give me hope that love can be real and that maybe I do deserve it. People always leave but just stay.