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Once upon a time there was a boy and this girl he grew to care for. The problem was she didn't know him, heck barely spoke with him. After some time they grew a little closer and started to become friends. This escalated the boys feelings further as he started to get to know the girl. He learned her speech mannerisms, likes and dislikes. Eventually this became too much for the boy to bare. He had to proclaim his feelings for the girl or he would simply explode from having it bottled up for weeks or even months. The perfect time came when the girl jokingly questioned the boys sexuality. "You know that I'm not gay, right?". "Oh God, you aren't made at me for saying you're gay, are you?". "No I have to tell you something" the boy said. "For the past few weeks I have developed a deep crush on you and I wanted you to know." Taken back by this revelation the girl simply stated, "I respect your esteem." In the boys mind he said "WTF does that mean?". Basically the girl appreciated what the boy was feeling but did not have the same feelings to reciprocate. Yet.
A few days passed and the 2 grew closer completely unaware of what was happening before them. In a short text message the girl reveled that she liked the boy. The statement sent the boys heart soaring through the clouds. Could it be possible that this little spark was all it took for the couple to fall for each other? It was a start and the boy and the girl set off on a course that would soon see them attached at the hip. Then one day the boy sent this beautiful girl a letter stating some very serious emotions. A proclamation of sorts that his feelings were becoming very real and concentrated. Slightly put off by the seriousness of this letter the girl responded with silence. When questioned about this an argument ensued. This would become known as Bloody Sunday.
At the start of the conversation the girl explained that there were some self-perceived flaws that could potentially be damaging to the boy and the relationship that was blooming. As the conversation heated up and emotions ran high the boy exclaimed, "Whatever happened in the past is your past, only the decisions we make from this point on can dictate the course of our relationship. I accept you for who you are and in my eyes you are perfection personified. With a few tears falling from the girls eyes she finally realized that the reason for all this wasn't to be mean or hurtful but was her true feelings coming to light. She cared for this boy. Hidden under all the layers of emotions, she found that love was starting to grow in her heart.
Before long and after all the dust settled, this boy and this girl grew to be best of friends. Late night conversations produced some very strong connections. The pair shared life stories and lessons, experiences, their strength and hopes. They got to know the most intimate of details about their pasts and what has shaped them into the people they have become and what they hope will be the people they will grow to be. One night this amazing girl challenged the boy with a complex but simple question. "Do you love me?" she asked. "If I did love you I certainly would not say it in a text message, that sort of thing should be spoken." Immediately after she heard this, she picked up the phone and rang the boy. "DO YOU LOVE ME?" she yelled. Grinning widely he shyly replied, "Yes, I think I love you." Sensing the handsome boys hesitance she quickly got off the phone and wrote back. "You don't love me." " What i really wanted to say in my nervous state was, Liz. I am falling in love with you and there is no turning back from this." Some time passed and this relationship began to flourish. Discussions about the significance of family and the power of love. Talks of anniversaries sprang up as the mark of a milestone had become necessary. August 4, 2012 marked the first month of their new found love.
From that moment on Matthew and Elizabeth knew that this was something remarkable. With the realization of each others intentions and devotion the couple formed a bond that would always be tested but never broken. During one of many late night pillow talk sessions feeling overwhelmed with adoration and love, Matthew said to Elizabeth one of the most meaningful things that would ever be put to words in his life. "Liz, will you be my family?''. Overcome with the beautiful thought, Elizabeth teared up. "Yes" she said in a broken voice. "Matthew that is the sweetest thing I have ever heard." "I mean it with all my heart, you are my whole world and we are meant for each other, its one of the only things in life I am sure of". The soul bound pair moved forward in life waiting for the time when they could finally embrace. Only time would dictate when this would happen and their life together could finally take the next step and begin on a whole new journey.
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