Kirsten had settled back into the hustle and bustle of college life easily, handing in papers, studying for tests, attending parties. It was one morning in October that she became aware of the existence of Sandy Cohen who in no time at all soon decided was an arrogant self-righteous individual. It all began in her elective English lit class when the concept of love was discussed.
'Mr Cohen what is your view on the matter?'
Sandy had been half-listening to the subject matter as he was feeling the repercussions of a late night out. However, he was never one to be lost for words never failing to express his opinion decidedly 'Love is an idea that has been blown out of proportion. Everyone expects it happen and last forever, they are sucked in the fantasy world of romance. I believe it does exist but it doesn't conquer all. There is no such thing in my opinion as a perfect partner suited for each individual. True love is a folly you can survive without.' After he had uttered this statement he heard a mutter and looked over to his right. He was struck by her beauty immediately – an angry looking Kirstin Nichol classic features, princess of Newport Beach up her own ass he presumed need he say anymore. 'Ms Nichol I notice you are not inclined to agree with this do you wish to refute what your fellow student has said?'
'Yes I completely disagree with that statement. I think that the concept of there being only one perfect person out there for each individual is just as plausible as there being many. Love is the most precious gift of all, without it no one can be whole.'
'Oh please that is a fictional idea triggered by too many romantic comedies and novels.'
Sandy thought, typical only a female would believe all this bullshit about soul mates. This girl really needed to wake up to reality. In reality people fell for each other all the time and after a period inevitably fell out of this so-called love.
'No its not, what is important about true love is that it is unconditional. You find that person who makes you happier then any other and loves you no matter what flaws you possess'.
'And I'm sure you have experienced this right!'
'No but I hope too, everyone wants happiness. Everyone wants to find that perfect person even if they don't want to admit it'
This discussion went on between them until the end of class, both participants appalled at what the other believed yet secretly enjoying the opportunity to take advantage of the others intelligent points of view. Their classmates watched in amusement as they saw Kirsten Nichol one of the most striking girls on campus take on Sandy Cohen the genius from the Bronx in a heightened debate on the topic of love.
After the bell rang Kirsten grabbed her stuff and headed for the door but she couldn't stop herself looking back at that pompous guy that had irritated her so much with his negative attitude. He wasn't even open to considering what she had suggested. Looking at him again though she noticed how good-looking he was- tall, tanned, muscular, thick dark eyebrows over piercing blue eyes. He could probably get any girl he wanted no wonder he didn't believe in love no one ever probably challenged him. Yet she found it intriguing what made him so against the concept of true love? She herself knew that she had spent many years with Jimmy and had believed that she loved him. Yet she knew it wasn't the love she dreamed about, the type you would die for and you couldn't live without. Well she could certainly live without Jimmy that much was clear. Just then he looked up at her and their eyes meet for a split second. She quickly turned around and headed out the door. Maybe he was right maybe it was just a fantasy she had no proof just hope that true love existed and that someone was waiting for her out there. Who knew!
Kirsten Nichol Sandy thought, who would of thought that she would have such clear-cut opinions. He only knew who she was because she was regarded as one of the most sought after girls on campus plus the fact that her father was a prosperous business man who owned most of Newport Beach. She was handed everything on a plate, never had to work for anything. No wonder she had sugar-coated fairytale ideas about love. Her life was one big fairytale. Yet all day all he could think about how beautiful she looked when she was arguing passionately in class. Paul his best friend who had also been in the class-noticed Sandy's reaction to Kirsten and decided that something should be done. It had been along time since Sandy Cohen had taken this much notice of a girl maybe things were changing