She was so different.

She, with her dark hair and all.

She who left.

She who broke his heart.

She was a girl in his school. And she was also the girl who changed his life.

"Size does not matter"

This was especially true. At 1.44m, who'd thought it was possible for her to have such an impact on him. There were girls who were way bigger and perhaps, more beautiful in many ways compared to her. But yet, they were all so… so… alike. And she, she stood out like a rose among thorns, so… different.

"Judge not, the book by its cover"

Looks lie. At one look, she looked dark, almost gothic. But when you really got to her, like, under her skin, she was a totally different person. It was almost frightening, almost like schizophrenia.

"Many faces"

So many different hers. So many different personalities. All so different, each from the other. Witty, funny, charming, touching, grateful, sad, resigned, accepting, strong, courageous… All of these described her, and yet, there is no end to the list.

"The eyes are the windows to the soul"

Her eyes were the deepest violet. And it was exactly like her. So unpredictable. In an Asian race, eyes were commonly either black or blue. But amazingly, they were violet. And they reflected her like a mirror.

"One is not born woman, one becomes one"

She had every right to this. She had everything worthy to be admired. She had her share of heartbreaks and her childhood was not an easy one. In spite of it all, she still never faltered, and managed to get to where she is.

"Touched by an angel"

And that was exactly what she did. Took his life like dough in a baker's hand and make an inevitable imprint on it. And it stayed. It was not something that Time was going to heal.

"Memories will fade with time"

But there are always exceptions. And the mark she left on his life was one of them. 2 months was all it took. Though long she will be away from him, she shall always be there, in his heart. He would not be who he is without her.

"Sometimes, sacrifices must be made"

And sacrifice did she. Steeling her heart, and breaking his. But yet. He did not give up. She understood that, being there will only cause him yet again more hurt, and she chose the most painful way.

"If you get there before I do,

Don't give up on me.

I'll meet you when my chores are through,

I don't know how long I'll be.

But I'm not gonna let you down.

Darling, wait and see.

And between now and then till I see you again,

I'll be loving you,

Love me."

(Collin Raye, Love Me)

Watching her back disappear through the two panels of the gradually shutting door, he made up his mind.

I shall save her.