Finding Drew

Playing Games

 Ever since we were little, Drew and I played a game where we would say something that hit the other person in the heart. Something powerful. Typically, Drew won. But this time, I knew exactly what to say. I smirked back at him, and he laughed again. Ignoring the door opening, and his parents coming in and sitting down by Ty, I started. "Drew, you changed my life without even trying. I guess, you could say I'm lucky, because I don't have a person. I have the person," I paused because I heard myself choking on the words, and Drew had tears in his eyes. After taking a deep breath, and letting Drew lace his fingers with mine, I continued. "Your house has always been a home away from home. Your family, has always been my second family. I don't..." I paused as I realized both me and Drew had tears streaming down our faces. "I don't think I can even tell you how much you mean to me Drews, or how much your friendship has changed me. I guess, to be honest, that's why this is so hard for me. I can't imagine what life would be like if I had not met you. And the thought of a life without you, that scares me to death." I stopped and took a few seconds to regain control. "Here's the thing Drews, I don't want the whole world, if I can't have you, and I don't want everything in the world, if it means I lose you. Because you're more important to me than anything in this world. I love you so much." the last 5 words came out in a whisper, and Drew hugged me tightly. We cried together for what seemed like eternity, but what was only a few minutes. Finally, we pulled away, and noticed his family was also crying. I looked at Drew and moved to stand up. "Maybe I should-" Drew cut me off with a glare. "Don't be stupid baby girl. I still haven't said what I want to say." I laughed and laid back down next to him. He cleared his throat and locked eyes with me. "Brooklyn. You're, without a doubt, my best friend. And I love you. I've told you countless times that I love you, and you've told me that you love me too. Besides, what's not to love?" he began. I rolled my eyes and smacked his chest gently. The rest of his family chuckled. Finally he looked at me again and continued. "When I say I love you more, I don't just mean I love you more than you love me, I mean I love you more than all the bad days ahead of us. I love you more than any fight we've had, or will have," he paused to wipe the tears from his eyes quickly. "I love you more than any distance between us, or any obstacle that would try to come between us."he stopped talking when he saw his family was crying too, and his grip on my hand tightened. "Brooklyn, you're my rock, my shoulder to cry on, my biggest fan, and the biggest pain in my ass. You make broken look beautiful, and strong look invincible. You walk with the universe on your shoulders,and make it look like a pair of wings. And god Brooklyn Grace, I love you and I'm so privileged to love you."