The Days

'I won't wait forever...'1

'I know...'2

And we parted was, just like that. This would be the fifth time that I had asked her to be with me. My last ditch effort to get this woman back into my life. I had good reason to think that she would come back, since over the past couple of weeks we had been taking each others hand as we walked from place to place. We even ended up taking a quick, hesitant kiss just a week before as we left for the bus, but still nothing official.3

So, told by a friend, I went ahead and asked her out. I was told that she would probably agree, but I had my doubts and they were well placed. We parted, as I said earlier, walking down the halls. I was glad to have finally gotten it out that I wanted to be with her again, despite everything that had happened and what she had done to me on the inside. Later that week, however, something that I did not expect happened.4

'Hey, Josh...'5

'Hey, Alex.'6

'Will you go out with me?'7

Shock. This beautiful woman whom I had thoughts of dating just months before had just asked me to be with her. After she stood by and let all of her friend's crucify me. However, I'm not one to hold a grudge; especially not to one as beautiful and wonderful as her.8

'Of course.'9

A short lived response, but one that would lead into the world I live in now; a happy one. We hugged and I dashed off, as the bell was just moments away from ringing. That day, I stayed after school, because, quite frankly, I was afraid to see Alex again. I had no clue if what she said was real or not. I stepped downstairs, happy as could be, happier than anyone had ever seen me in a long time. Everyone looked at me, slight shock and wonder in their eyes and expressions and all at once they were asking me why. Why I was so happy. I told them. I bluntly told them: 'Alex asked me out.'10

There were congratulations, but the other I had asked out just a week before seemed a little sad. Though, that hurt inside, I quickly grew over it, just as she did.11

I was finally happy.12

Now, it is a year later, and a lot has changed since that day. I never thought that I could love someone as much as I love her. Alex Busch, my love, my joy, my passion. The one that my heart alone beats for. Still together, and stronger than ever. I've done things with her that I never thought I would do with anyone. Including make plans that I never thought I would make. And I couldn't be happier with anyone else.13