Sincerely, Aurora

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[in which aurora writes to someone who’s made her happy]

Danny,                                                                                                                  [present: college year four]

We met at a party (how surprising, right? Psh). I’ve never seen you before but you were around some guys I knew. By this time, I had a few close friends and Michael, one of them, was with you. I had already nine to ten shots and I was still able to carry myself around. I greeted Luke and joined your guys’ conversation. You and I stole glances but neither of us said anything. After a few embarrassing stories and beer sloshing in my cup, Crystal, another of my friends that was with us, suggested we go dance.

So we did.

Bodies were pressed up against each other, moving together in rhythm. I was lucky to have you grab my waist as we danced to the incoherent music. Ever since that party, we’d exchange numbers and there hasn’t been a day we haven’t called or texted. Turns out you went to a school across town, but it was worth the drive through traffic just to see your soft brown eyes and adoring smile.

You took me out on cute dinner dates and were sweet when you asked for kisses. When I would relapse, you would drive to my dorm and hold me in your arms. You made sure everything dangerous was far from me and you tried to stop me from all of the drugs.

You, Danny, you, made me find love. You caught my eye with your looks but I fell in love with your personality. We’ve been together for a few months and I still can’t believe you and I fell in love in such a short amount of time. You helped me recover and heal. You taught me that I didn’t need drugs and you called me beautiful when I felt the opposite. You showed me that no matter how damaged someone can be, you can find someone who will fix you. You helped me find happiness and I’m glad it was you. I’ve never felt like this for a guy, ever.

Danny, I love you. You make me happy. I’m not sure when I’m going to be able to see you; It’s been too long. I really, really hope we’ll be together but I don’t blame you if we won’t. Thank you.

Danny, my last words to you: Please, please stay for a while.

                                                                                                                                                                Sincerely, Aurora.