Don't Stand Me Up

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   I would have never imagined myself to evolve and blossom into what I am now. Although still shy, I have come to understand the fact that amazing opportunities happen and if I let them pass by, I have to deal with the disappointment and regret gnawing at me. I have stretched my comfort zone, gradually allowing and welcoming more people into my life. However, no matter how my mind will persuade my heart, I am determined to adjust for him.
   He is truly an amazing character, yet he doesn't attract or converse with many. I have always noticed him, twiddling his thumbs and always smiling. He is of the bashful type, possibly the reason I was drawn to the average-seeming boy. He is the kind of person who makes my day brighter just due to his presence. Unfortunately, I am fearing rejection as I look across the table to an empty seat.
   I decided on the local coffee shop because it reminded me of Chris, cute without necessarily trying. Home to many, this coffee shop always held a place in my heart. I have always imagined spending time in a coffee shop with someone special; the thought was nostalgic to me. Resting my hands on my lap, nicely folded, I smiled once my gaze returned upward. My smile reached to all my features. He was here, now what?
  

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