13: Love Letters

Age: 21

Hey Hot-Stuff.

So Cody said the best thing that I could do to help you out was to do something nice. Something out of the box. And considering his idea of sending a bunch of flowers is so overdone—and this was after I completely vetoed the idea of writing poetry (you've seen my grade in English)—he suggested that I at least write you a letter.

We've been through a lot together; good times and bad so I don't see how you'd let this much stress and work take you down. I've seen you go through more crap than this, mostly because I'm the one giving you crap. You're a strong lady and I know you can get through this. I don't know, maybe this isn't helping you much I'm not so great with my words. Not on paper, anyway. Again, you've seen my grades.

I mean, I guess I've gotten better at it now; I haven't flunked out of college. Not yet, anyway. Don't forget you have me on your side. I promise. You're my best friend. I'm not afraid to be myself when I'm around you and ever since I met you you've been on my mind. You make me laugh harder than I thought possible and despite the hard times I've brought upon myself you've been there to make me smile and help me out. I guess I should return the favor, right?

Look, I love you, you know that. And even when you weren't sure I know deep down a very tiny part of you knew for sure. You can do this. I'll see you soon.

(Oh and all the scratches on here is Cody correcting my grammar, he insisted that if I'm going to put the effort in it may as well be grammatically correct. Whatever that means).

Love you,

-Zack

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Zack,

Your letter couldn't have come at a better time as I've been doubting myself and my future lately.

This isn't a letter that would be hard to read more than it is hard to write. And it's hard because I'm not one that's usually able to express myself in such a vulnerable way. Not before I really got to know you and not in any way I hadn't been able to cover up somehow. But you've always been able to see through that—in that very annoying way you do—so there's no point in trying to hide things here, yeah?

Casanova; it's hard to not see each other in a few months and it's been hard not having you around. And even though I know there's a hole permanently in my heart that only you can fill it's incentive to work harder. Spending this much time away from you has only confirmed for me even more that I don't want to be with anyone else. I don't work with anyone else. You are the love of my life; I love you with all of my heart, body, and soul. From my head to my feet and all the way back.

I love you Zachary.

I can't wait to see you next month for my graduation.

-Riles

xxxx