As dawn cracked, Gabe Burton was already awake and brushing his hair and teeth. He was about to go to the hospital to see Rosemary Telesco, his first and true love. He had given her the ring and the letter. He needed to properly propose, and he had come up with the perfect way.

Gabe had planned to take her on the train to look at apartments and stores. He would then take her on the 67 block scooter ride back to that little park where the fought Daryl Kitzens. He'd propose there. Gabe do it once she was out of the hospital.

Gabe got out of the apartment as silently as he could. Once out of the building, he was home free. He ran to the hospital. He was wearing an old white shirt and pajama pants. He forgot to change in his excitement. Gabe bursted into the hospital and went to the cafateria. He got some fruit, pancakes, and milk. He hurried to Rosemary's room. She was lying peacefully in a deep sleep. Gabe pulled up a chair next to her bed and set the tray of food down and waited. He waited for an hour before he saw her start to stir awake.

"Hey, beautiful," Gave said softly. He gently kissed her hand. "I missed you. And I got you some breakfast." Rosemary smiled and looked over to the tray of food and mouthed 'thank you.' Gabe nodded.

"I missed you, too, handsome. I love you," she whispered. Gabe blushed a bit and leaned over and lightly kissed her forehead.

"I love you more. Are you feeling any better?" he asked.

"No, I love you sooo much more. And yes, I feel pretty good. I should be getting out in a few more days. What time is it, anyways?" Rosemary asked, looking over for a clock. Gabe pulled out his phone.

"Just turned 7:05," he announced. Rosemary's eyes widened.

"You came early! Why?" she asked. Gabe shrugged. "Come on," she insisted.

"I wanted to see you! I love you! I couldn't wait to see your beautiful face, eyes, smile, nose, mouth, hands, feet, body, everything!" Gabe said, raising his voice a bit. He was still grinning widely. Rosemary started blushing, very much. She propered her self up with her elbow and took Gabe's shirt collar.

"Gabe Burton, I'm so, very much in love with you," she whispered, pulling him into a kiss. Rosemary didn't show any signs of injury with her kiss. Gabe was pulled out of his reality and was pulled into his daydreams. An amazing kiss from the girl of his dreams. He was living his dreams. Gabe had kissed other girls after he kissed Rosemary for the first time. It never felt the same. He never felt like it was ment to be. Gabe kissing Rosemary again, felt as if it was right.

As Rosemary pulled away, Gabe was still in his daydream. His eyes closed and he was still thinking of her. "Gabe? Gabe? Gabe!" Rosemary repeated. He blinked back into reality. Rosemary had a huge smile. "Are you okay, sweety?"

"I'm fine. I'm just so in love with you, Rosemary Telesco. The girl of my dreams," he smiled. He brought his face to hers and pressed his forehead to hers. "I love you."

Rosemary didn't reply. She was taken in by his eyes. She had never thought thinking about him since she moved. Gabe never was her boyfriend and she never told him she loved him. She didn't at the time. She started to fall for Gabe once she started having boyfriends. None of them were as great as Gabe. They were good, but they weren't as fun or sweet.

Gabe locked fingers with her. "Gabe, can we talk?" she asked.

"Yeah, of course," he smiled. I suddenly felt nervous. Maybe she's coming to her senses and is dumping me... My lame love story attempt. Rosemary Telesco. The girl who killed me by breaking my heart.

"How many girlfriends did you have after I left?" she asked. Gabe was a bit surprised by the question. What is she talking about?

He laughed for a second. "Three? Yeah, three. I dated Vanessa Mirror, Madison Shawl, and Jenifer. You know about Jenifer though. You've had boyfriends, I suspect?" Gabe said, raising an eyebrown. Rosemary started blushing. I'll take that as a 'yes.'

"Well, yeah. Only a couple guys though. Five," she whispered the last part. Gabe's eyesbrows shot up. Five? Ha. "None of them are as amazing as you, Gabe. Remember that. I love you and only you."

"What about Tim Staples?" Gabe joked. God, I'm a dumb ass... Rosemary shook her head. "I'm kidding. I love you, Rosie."

"I love you, too, Gabe," sighed Rosemary. She was happy as could be. Even though she was in the hospital and all. She felt to happy and to safe. It made her feel weird to be like this. No bumbs in the relationship or anything. She suddenly felt rushed and uncertain. She, of course, still loved Gabe. But maybe they were in to big a hurry.

I'm the luckiest guy in the world to have her... But why do I feel weird? It feels... wrong... Maybe we're rushing into this. Am I pushing things way to fast? What's wrong with me? Gabe and Rosemary were making the same uncertain face. When the noticed each other, they knew they were thinking the same thing.

"Gabe, do you maybe think we're rushing things between us?" Rosemary whispered. She read my mind...

"Yeah, maybe a little bit. It's just that I love you, a lot!" said Gabe. Rosemary smiled, agreeingly. "So, how do you think we should slow it down?"

Rosemary held up her ringed hand. Gabe's lip fell a bit. "Take it. Give it to me when we're ready. Or someone else," she murmered. Gabe took her hand and played with the ring with his fingers. I feel like such an idiot!

He slid it off and held it tightly in a fist. "And, m-maybe you should go to USC. Its not your dream to stay in New York. Don't stay on my account, please," Rosemary said, forcing a smile. Gabe could see she was trying not to cry. He also noticed he was trying not to cry. What? She doesn't want to be here with me? Here comes the heartbreak...

"Rosemary-"

"Don't, Gabe. Its perfectly fine. If its meant to be, we'll work out. Even if it is long distance. We can make it work, right?" Rosemary said, squeezing his hand. Gabe felt the hotness of his tears rolling down his cheeks. He slid his hand out of hers.

I want this to work. I want it to work. I love Rosemary to much to give up. I- WE can make it work, can't we? We're Gabe and Rosemary! Of course we can! I think... It won't. She'll find someone way better than me. Someone who deserves her more. Gabe slowly nodded. He didn't want to accept the last part of what he was thinking. The part he knew was probably right. He leaned down and kissed her cheek. "I don't want it to end," he mummbled.

"I don't either. That's why it'll work," Rosemary said, trying to sound reassuring. Gabe knew she was trying. If it was truly going to work it wouldn't be forced. Gabe wasn't sure what he should do. He wanted to kiss her, but he didn't think that be right. He, without thinking, hugged her. She hugged back and they cried together.

Rosemary didn't have to say anything for me to know that we would probably break up. It was way to good to be true. Somewhere I knew that this was gonna happen again. When Gabe pulled away, Rosemary looked completely heart broken. "I know what you're thinking. We're gonna break up, right?" Gabe sniffed, wiping his eyes.

"Gabe.I love you. Long distance never works, though. I'll just miss you too much and I wouldn't be able to go on. Not being together isn't a good solution either. Its a lose, lose situation," she cried. Gabe nodded. "After college, we can see if we're still interested, though. If you want. And we can visit each other as friends. I'm sure I'll come to California a few times. And you with New York."

She had a point. We'd still be friends. Maybe friends with benifits... No. I wouldn't be able to do that. Rosemary deserves better. She can't be hung up on a loser like me. And she's right. I don't wanna stay in New York. As much as I love it here, I wanna see California! Even though that's not where she is...

I left the hospital and headed home. I made a personal call to the coach of the USC football team. Luckily, they still wanted me. I officially accepted their invitation to join them. I called my NY college and canceled it with them. I told my parents. They supported my decision. I called Rosemary and told her. She also supported me.

Time past. It was time for me to head to the dorms in California and get settled in. I packed my bags and my parents drove me to the airport. Along with Rosemary. Saying goodbye was terrible. It had to be done though. I kissed my parents goodbye. And one last kiss to Rosemary. I got on the plane and it left on time. My college journey had begun. It was a bittersweet feeling. I left everyone I loved. Rosemary... We promised to e-mail and text each other everyday. I knew I'd keep the promise. I'd never lose interest in Rosemary Telesco. The true love of my life. The girl who made me nervous. The girl who made me look like an idiot. The girl who gave me- butterflies... I loved her and always will.