Author's Note: This is supposed to be an argument between a young teenager who's 14-16 (take your pick) and an adult. After the quote, the article switches to me writing.
Young, teenage drama. Boyfriends and girlfriends. Who likes who. It's a natural part of teenage life. We all say we like someone at one time or another. Everyone will at least have 1 boyfriend/girlfriend during their teenage years. You'll see him on the beach, he'll look at you and walk over, he'll sweep you into his arms, and the two of you will be together forever. You see her drowning in her pool next door. You jump in and carry her out. After she recovers she'll throw her arms around you. Together forever.
But what if I really do like someone? What if I even fall in LOVE?
Oh no! No! No! No! You can't LOVE someone! You're too young! You'll go have kids and get married! So no, we can't love someone.
But I DO love him/her. She/He's the one thing that has made my life complete. Every night we talk on the phone. Every date we share a passionate kiss. We're always their for each other. We know what's on their mind before they even say it. We're best friends. Soul mates. We're in LOVE.
I can love. I am a human being. I love my mom and dad and sister. I love my kitten. I love my teddy bear. I love those snow peas I ate a few minutes ago.
But that isn't TRUE love! That's just love!
What's the difference between love and true love? Isn't love true? I love him/her so.
He'll/She'll hurt you! They'll fall for someone else and leave you in the dirt.
"Alas, the course of true love never did run smooth!" - A Midsummer Night's Dream
I can love.
When you look into someone's eyes and you know they would never hurt you or leave you or do anything to harm you . . . you know you're in love. When fireworks spark when your lips touch you know you're right for each other.
Don't go with someone because you're desperate. Find someone you love. Make sure you can trust them. Make sure you two can work things out. Even the most perfect couple has arguments.
There is a boy. And when I look into his eyes I can tell he cares about me. And my heart flutters and when we touch we both know we are in love. He tells me he will always be there, even if we break apart. When we sing duets together (since both of us are gifted with a good voice) he seems to know which notes I can reach and composes a song for the both of us to bring out the best in me. He compliments on my hair, my pretty green-blue eyes, my clothes. When I feel down he's there to help me back up.
You may argue against this. Go ahead. This could be to you friendship or just a simple teenage relationship.
But I call it . . .
Love.
-msof57
