She fell for
a boy in her
science class.

His bright blue
eyes enchanted her.

She loved talking
to him and ignored
how embarrassed he
looked to be seen with her.

Once she was
rushing to class.

The boy who was
"too-cool-for-school"
stood there on crutches.

He waited for
a response,
looking as vulnerable
as a small child.

They were both
18 at the time.

She asked him
if he was okay.

A look of pure joy
flooded his face,
for it meant that
she still cared.

He said he was
fine and asked
the same.

They both lied.