My Dear Beloved - #ToAllTheBoysContest

My Dear Beloved

My dear beloved,

     In a letter that is long overdue, I shall express how I feel about you, my love, which is something I have to get off my chest. I cannot say aloud the words that need to be said, so I have now decided to use pen and paper as my voice.

     You bring out the best in me by driving me to be a better person. When I stray from the right path, I think of you and immediately remember my goal. Your kindness to others brightens even the saddest person. Simply walking into the room can bring smiles to everyone's faces. I love everything about you. Even your flaws.

     I think back to the time we went hiking as kids. Your little sister fell and sprained her ankle. As a result, you carried her 2 miles back to the campsite. We couldn't head back until the next day and your sister cried all night. I remember watching you from my tent as you stayed with her and told her stories to distract her from the pain. That's the moment I fell in love with you.

     I feel so comfortable with you. We can sit and rant about our problems for hours, and it just feels like a few minutes. I cannot thank you enough for all the trials you have helped me through. From something as serious to my grandma dying to something as trivial as my dead goldfish, you always care.

     My dear, it's not your body. It's not your looks. It is how you are always yourself no matter what. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want you to be the first thing I see when I wake up in the morning and the last thing I see before I fall asleep. Everyone has a story, and I want you to be one of the stars of mine. A promise to never leave. We can get through life's challenges together, and when one of us dies, the other will carry on their memory until joining them.

     With every love song, I think of us. My favorite sound is your voice. My favorite smell is your cologne. My favorite sight is your smile. My favorite thing to do is make memories with you. When things get hard, I will make it my mission to make us work. When you face problems, I can't solve them, but I will face them alongside you. During your greatest sorrows, I will hold your hand. If only you could see yourself through my eyes, you would know how amazing you really are.

     Why do I love you? There are a million reasons why. Your small gestures, your big ideas, your bests, your worsts, your sorrow, and your strength. I look at you and see the rest of my life. Every time I see you, I fall in love all over again. It's you. It has always been you. I love you.

Yours always, Rose.