(17, FL, USA) Anonymous - Solace
Ever since I was a little girl, I would always fantasize about the love I saw in the movies. I was so sure that one day I was going to be a princess who would find Prince Charming. I did at one point, and before you say, “Oh, it doesn't sound like it’s going to end well,” it ends up pretty good, if I must say so myself. Even though we didn’t have a “happily ever after,” there were still some moments when I felt like a princess.
Although I am “too young” to experience love, I think there really isn’t an age limit to feel love. Whether it is love for your favorite food or love for your boyfriend, it is still love. The way I knew it was love was because our energy bonded immediately—you just know.
Months passed, and we talked more and more. We understood each other, why we acted the way we did, why we enjoyed the things we did—it went on. He learned about my love for the beach, and I learned about his love for cars. For me, the beach was my safe spot. The beach at night was pure quiet despite the noise of the waves crashing. There were days when I would lay down, stare up at the sky, and look at the stars that came with it. I felt at peace; I was alone, and I didn’t mind it. The feeling of the soft sand touching my feet as I walked closer and closer to the water to see the reflection of the moon hitting the water was unmatched. It was a spot I would never get bored of. I would always tell him about my love for the beach, and he would always listen. It was always the little things that made me feel noticed.
During these months, we began to see each other more and more. For example, he would surprise me at the beach, and we would stay there talking. We did everything together, until we didn’t.
I think being in love is a great feeling; it is a feeling any human being should be able to experience. When you are in love, you feel seen. You feel heard, you don’t feel alone, and it is wonderful. However, not everyone stays, and things happen. Nothing lasts forever, sadly. Even though the love ended, I still cherish the memories created and the love shared throughout those months. I still go to the beach to find peace within myself, to look up at the sky and see the moon looking back at me, telling me everything will be okay.
