I remember the first time I tried to fall in love; Me, with butterflies in my stomach; Holding his hand, not knowing how; Jittery and giddy, blushing, feeling shy. I still have the memories of us; The innocence with which we've tried not to hurt each other too much. Him, being the gentleman; I, being the lady, placed on a fantastical pedestal, of papery twigs. The way his voice trembled, As he professed his child-like love; Me, eternally blushing; Too shy, too virginal, too naive. Him, stuttering, as he said "I love you"; Me, being coy, naturally wanting to die--out of embarassment, out of disbelief. A best friend, someone I've always known; A fellow nerd, always trying to be good; Him, the star player of the varsity team --the dream of every girl, at school --wanting to be mine! Me, the naive, little girl--the baby, the dear sweet sister of everyone. It was never meant to be anything; He and I, only fated to be friends. Stayed "in love" for a month; Ended, so suddenly, even before it has begun. The courtship was, actually longer. It was about four years and seven months. The memory of a love That was only "almost love"-- Both mere children, Both too young to even try. #firstlove #puppylove #naivete #innocence #yqbaba
