When a girl falls in love, it's a hell of a thing. I thought many people looked attractive, and I didn't understand why my face heated in your proximity. You scared me, such a great friend, grey eyes that seemed to somehow sparkle, and amazing with animals of every species, including the monster I felt I was at the time.

You were the child of the school counselor, one I talked to frequently about all my problems... save one that ate me up inside like a worm in an apple...

You made me see colors.

I was tickled pink at your sight, you were golden to me, and I was blue that I couldn't reach out to you in the way I wanted to.

My face turned red everyday in the locker rooms. We were both awkward, but you shone brightly, while my persona was dimmed by my environment. I left, you stayed.