He made her heart stop and her breath hitch with just a simple turn of the head. He didn't have to be the star of the football team or a member of the math club; all he had to do was exist. Knowing he was the same room as her was just enough to satisfy her craving to be near him. So what if he barely knew she existed? She was all too aware of his presence and that was good enough for her.
Unbeknownst to the object of her undying affection, thoughts of him took up most of her spare time. His presence, as oblivious as could be, was in her dreams and fantasies. She was sure her grade in math had gone down since she'd seen him. It was just so difficult to concentrate on math when the man of your dreams is sitting merely a seat above you. Oh how she longed for him to notice her.
Kim was not a complainer, though, and was happy with the hour a day she got to spend near him. When he was near, the skies seemed to clear and the birds seemed to sing. She knew it was cheesy, but she just couldn't help it; he created feelings within her so strong that no other words could accurately describe. In her eyes, Jared was the most amazing human being to ever walk the Earth.
She knew it was sad, but she kept track of every single one of the little conversation they had here and there. While they only consisted of borrowing paper, she still cherished the memories. Each filled up a dated and detailed entry in her diary. Kim knew it was childish, but sometimes she put his last name behind her own and wondered what it would be like were they to ever marry. She was sure she would be mortified if anyone was to find out, but as long as no one knew, it could be her little fantasy. More than anything, she longed for the day that he would notice her.
Even though Kim was a pretty girl, Jared just never seemed to notice. There had been days she'd dressed extra nice and even put on some make-up in hopes of catching his oblivious eye. Her attempts were all in vain as he never seemed to notice the secret admirer who loved from afar. She had since given up those extra attempts and had settled for wishing that he would see the girl behind him that loved him so.
Jared was never the one to blame; she was positive that it was something she was doing wrong. The love-struck girl was sure that she just wasn't good enough for such a wonderful person. While their conversations had been few and their words limited, Kim was convinced that the boy was gentle and caring, just as she imagined him. It was impossible for someone with a smile like his to not.
His smile. Oh how she adored that smile. His smile could brighten up the dullest day; bring sunshine to the grayest skies, and spread laughter and joy to the most depressing of places. Some would say she was obsessed, but Kim considered it love, true love. What was love if you didn't adore everything about the other person? It was so superficial to only take in the whole picture. She was sure love meant admiring every fine, beautiful detail. She had memorized the way his face looked when he was laughing. It was a sight that never failed to bring the smile to her face.
The day Jared asked her out was the day her beautiful fantasy had become a stunning reality. It was as if someone had answered her prayers and taken pity on her poor, love-sick soul. The day he asked was a day that seemed to be sent from the heavens. If ever a day could be completely and utterly perfect, it was that day. Her candle in the dark had finally noticed her.
Finding out he was a werewolf hadn't bothered her in the slightest. He was still the boy with the heaven-sent smile that made her glow. Jared loved her and that was all that mattered. As far as Kim was concerned, life was perfect.