To George

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About George: His name isn't George. Actually, there's someone at my school named George, who bullies me (who USE TO Bully me. He doesn't anymore, now he's cool), but that's not the point. 'George' is a good friend of mine, he's a new student this year, and was instantly likable. He has my sense of humor. Problem in, he's a grade above me and I only see him for one hour of the day not to mention hallway time. But still, I like to consider him my friend.

Dear George,

I honestly can't believe I'm writing this to you. I only met you what, two months ago? I wonder if that's how fast normal people make friends. Okay, sorry. Listen up, I've got something to say. 

You are an awesome person, you're smart and funny, and I like your fantastic hair. I don't know what's going on with you when it comes to your other friends and your home life, but I've seen those scars on your wrists. Please don't. I told Grace about them, and she just acted like they were no big deal. None at all. She said, "Well, yeah. Cutting is a way they release their pain." She said it so casually I was tempted to ask if she was a cutter. There was no need for her to tell me the reason people do that. I know the reasons. I just don't like it. You think I make a big deal out of girls thinking they have to wear make up to be pretty? You should hear what I think about people thinking that physically hurting themselves is a good way to release emotional pain and sorrow. I understand, believe me I do, but no. You are too funny and supportive and kind and great of a person to have so much pain that you need to do that. The scars were all up and down your arm, and now I understand why you always wear that jacket even when it's hot out. 

What I'm trying to say here is, George, I'm a freak. Wait, no. I am a freak, but that probably didn't sound the way I was thinking it. I was thinking it in the way that, I'm socially awkward and can't talk to a new person without wanting to cry. You aren't as bad, but you say you can relate. I barely talk, neither do you. When you do talk, it's either very meaningful or funny. Or both.

I am fairly sure that everyone is in love with you. 

Sincerely, a proud freak


(Update on George: HE CUT HIS FANTASTIC HAIR. I AM OFFENDED. okay, that's all.)

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