Dear Molly,
Today was the animal festival. I woke up early this morning, hoping to be outside when you came around the Garmon Mines. I usually stay inside on festival days. But I didn't want to risk not seeing you.
When I arrived at the festival, you were the first one I saw. You were talking to Cain about entering the races. I then decided to enter the races too.
I borrowed a horse from a friend of mine in Waffle Town (her name is Angela, perhaps you know her?). I then signed up with Cain.
"Luke! You never enter these races!" he said to me, sounding surprised.
"Well, this one is for someone special." I told him. Cain jerked his square head meaningfully towards you, and I nodded.
"Ahhh..." he said, smiling a knowing smile. "Well, you'd better get a move on. The race is starting!"
Sure enough, the races were about to begin. I immediately spotted you when I arrived at the starting line. You were sitting on your horse, Brownie. You were looking forward determinedly, while I tried to catch your eye. Your forward gaze faltered for a second, and you turned in my direction.
We made eye contact. My heart skipped a beat.
The starting gun went off. I rode my horse as fast as I possibly could, driven to win and get a big trophy and have you cheering for me and then we'll hug and then I'll get a passionate victory kiss and...Whoa. I'm getting way ahead of myself.
By the final lap, You, Maya, and I were the front runners. I passed Maya without a second thought. But when it came to passing you, I hesitated. In a split second, I decided to let you pass me. There are more important things than winning anyway.
Maya came in third, I was second, and you won. Your smile was priceless. Your laugh was like a tinkling bell.
You went around, and everyone gave you a victory hug. You eventually came to me, and I gave you the biggest, bestest hug that I could give. I hope that it will be the first of many.
Strawberries are now my favorite food.
Yours (in every way I can be),
Luke
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