Memories can only last for so long
It was something I never saw coming...it just happened. Yeah, you know one of those memories you have when at the time you were making them, you never knew the impact it would have on your life in the future. This was one of them. And it's one of those ones you can remember like it was yesterday.
Flashback
September 11, 2018, after 9:50 Am
I was waiting in line for French class, along the lockers. We were waiting for the teacher. Then suddenly, I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turn around, and I'm met with a boy. He's fair skin, with blue eyes. Just a few inches taller than me. A mop of curly copper brown hair on his head. He's slim but not that much just the right amount. He's wearing a green t-shirt and light blue washed-out jeans.
"What's your favourite subject?" He asked with a small smile on his face. I give him a face with slight confusion on it.
"Math, why?" I answer with a questioning look.
"Mine is math too." He states with another smile. Before I could ask him why he asked, I see him looked behind me. I look back and see the teacher has arrived.
End of Flashback
Everything apart of that memory is so vivid. All the memories I have of him are always there, in the back to comfort me. Like when he first stared into my eyes.
Flashback
May 14, 2019
We were practicing for the EQAO test. We were in groups of three's, I was paired with two boys. Axel and Jack were friends with him, but only Axel was my friend too. A few groups finished their Questions, and the teacher asked them to help the others finish theirs. So he Came over to help us. The whole time he was Explaining the questions, he stared into my eyes. I kept breaking eye contact though because, when every I looked at him he was still staring. But I never thought much of it really.
End of Flashback
"Hi," I say
"Hey"
"That's a nice picnic you get set up there," I said with a smile.
"Yea, it kinda is." He replies.
We sat and enjoy the meal with a little bit of conversation.
"I have a surprise for you," he said as he pulled out some Chocolate-covered Strawberries.
"Aww, that's cute and funny at the same time," I said. He opened the container, taking one out.
"Open your mouth," he said, I just gave him a weird look.
"Just do it." So I finally opened it. He put the strawberry in my mouth. I took a bit, and start chewing.
"How does it tastes?" Reed asked
"It tastes great, did you make them?"
"No, my mom did."
"Ohh, that's nice," I said.
It's not enough. I need to hear his voice, I needed to see the grin he always had on his face after he would insult me. I wanted to see that glimmer he had in his eyes when he would talk to me. That is what I needed. I needed to have him in person, not in memories. When I moved, most of my friendships were cut off, including him.
That move made me like my heart was there, in the city I grew up in. I told myself that when I finish high school, I would move back, and go to college there. So that's what I did, but it's still doesn't feel the same, why? Because he's not in my life. So, that's what I'm going to do, now on February 20, 2026, I made the decision to find him. The boy who stole my heart. March 13, 2020, was the last time I saw him, so this year on March 13, I am going to visit him.
You may ask, how will I find him? Don't forget, I know everything about him. Down to where his parents live.
At this point, you might be wondering who this boy is? Well, I'll tell you, his name is...
Reed Bennett.
Who is Reed Bennett?
Reed...he is the boy who stole my heart. I loved him with all my heart. And the hardest thing is, I don't know if I still love him. I would know that until I rekindle my relationship with him. But I do think of him throughout every day. To the point where all my friends question if I just have I huge obsession, sometimes I even question myself on the topic. But the answer is, no. I don't have an obsession with Reed, just very much in love.
This story is not like those cilché ones, where a boy and girl met and it's love at first sight, and they live happily ever after. Or when they become friends and fall in love with each other, then happily ever after. No, this story is different because, in this story, the boy and girl meet. A few months later, they become friends. Later a few months of the girl being oblivious, she finally realizes, she loves him.
Things are good as time goes on. but as soon as the new year started, a pandemic starts. So, everything shuts down, including schools. Which was her main and only resource for her to talk to him. Not only does she lose connection with him, but she later finds out, her family is moving an hour away. And just like that, she doesn't get to see him again or profound her love for him or even find if he loved her all along.
But I refuse to have my love story with Reed end like that. So unexpected, so quick, so short. This undying love has been ruining me for 6 YEARS, and I can't keep let's this pain hurt me. So, I'm putting an end to it.
But now you might ask is, who am I? Well, I'm...
Crystal Harrison.
Welcome to "Forever in My Heart" the story of our love.
- It'z Sharlys
