“Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect.” There could be no better time or place to confess my undying love for Lucy than now.
“Lucy, wait,” I said, stopping her mid-stride. “I have something special to tell you.”
Girls like special things. So was Lucy. Daylight would have made this awkward; evening chatter would have ruined the mood. But the darkness? It was my ally. You could still see if you strained your eyes, but everything else stayed hidden.
She stopped. I moved closer. I almost went down on one knee, but that felt too formal. Instead, I held her left arm gently and began:
“You know what, Lucy? The first day you walked into our classroom, I froze. My mind just… stopped. I couldn’t believe a beautiful girl like you existed in our part of the world. I thought I was dreaming. Your skin—so smooth. Your eyes—so charming. Your shape—so perfect. My heart beats faster every time I see you. I know we’re meant for each other.”
She started to sob softly. My words were working. I pressed on.
“Do you remember that morning when you said ‘good morning’ and I replied ‘good afternoon’? It wasn’t because I didn’t know the time. I was ahead of time—looking for the key to your heart. You’re more precious than gold, diamonds, or silver. Your love has pinned me down. It’s imprisoned me. And I don’t even want to be free. I’m sick with your love, but I don’t want to be healed.”
Now she was crying openly. Her tears soaked my shirt. I didn’t care if anyone walked by. All I cared about was pouring my heart out.
“Why are you telling me this now?” she asked.
“Because your love is an unquenchable fire burning inside me,” I said. “I need your time, your attention, your love to put it out. Be my darling, my best friend. Be mine. Share my joys and my sadness. Will you be my girl?”
“Yes… Yes… Yes, I will, KD,” Lucy whispered.
I was stunned. I’d expected hesitation, a slap, maybe a polite rejection. Not this. She’d agreed to be nobody’s darling but mine. I was thrilled, thankful… and completely lost for words.
“Can I kiss you?” I asked.
“Quickly,” she said. “Before someone appears and spoils the fun.”
Just as I leaned in for my first-ever kiss… someone appeared.
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