Besides You

Do you remember what love was like?

Do u remember when we first met
You bumped into me and apologized but little did I know that you would change my life forever
Do you remember when we first fell in love?
We were dancing to "All of the stars" by Ed Sheeran
Do you remember when we first kissed?
It was on a rainy day and we were listening to "I Dont want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith
You cupped my cheek as you leaned in and claimed my heart
Do you remember when we first admitted we loved each other?
You knew you loved me before I even knew I could even love.
Do you remember the secret rendezvous we went on?
You sang to me while playing with my hair.
Do you remember the late night texting?
You used to send me paragraphs of how much you loved me.
Do you remember the necklace you gave me?
It was a tiny heart that I would wear around as a reminder that I was yours.
Do you remember the late FaceTime calls?
You didn't want to leave me but I said you wouldn't since you would be dreaming of me.
Do you remember our first fight?
You were busy and never had enough time for me.
Do you remember me writing that letter?
I couldn't take being neglected any longer.
Do you remember the last time you said you loved me?
You said goodnight to me the night before.
Do you remember that morning?
I was happy and in love with you even though we were having problems I knew we could get through it
Do you remember breaking my heart that same day?
You said you can't do this anymore but after that all the things you said became a blur. I was lied to. You said you loved me that morning and then you decided to hurt me.
Do you remember when I called my mom during lunch crying over the fact that the guy I thought would be my everything was no longer mines to claim.
Do you remember when I went home and I cried over you and wished that it was all a dream?
My heart broke into a million pieces over the fact that my love for you wasn't enough for you to stay with me.
Do you remember when I cried for you for days?
I boxed up all the pictures, memories and that necklace.
Do you remember when you decided that I wasn't enough for you?
I do because after that day I believed that I was never capable of love.
Do you remember that day I returned your things?
I looked you in the eye and handed it to you. I was brave because I could have asked someone else to do it but no I did it to prove that I am better than that.
Do you remember seeing me in the halls?
It was hard enough to be reminded of you by going to school but to see you five days a week was truly difficult.
Do you remember when you greeted me happy birthday?
You brought up our song that we used to play when we were in love.
Do you remember when I tried to reconnect with you?
You left me on read multiple times which I took as a hint that you wanted nothing to do with me
Do you remember what it felt like after months of not being together?
I would look at you and all the memories would flash back. The way you held me, loved me and cared for me.
Do you remember when I missed you?
It wasn't me missing how we used to love but it was me missing your company. How we used to be friends before we became lovers to strangers.
Do you remember when you saw me walking around school?
My heart would drop as the memories would flash through my brain as you walked passed me.
Do you remember when summer came along?
I would think of you sometimes but yet again wanted nothing to do with me.
Do you remember what would have been our one year anniversary?
I didn't forget about it when the day rolled around. I saw you that day but thought it would be silly to mention something that would have been.
Do you remember anything of us?
I would see you in the halls but you would look at me as if you didn't know who I was. But I knew you. I still remember all your likes and dislikes. I still remember how to make you smile. I still remember what it was like to be loved by you. I still remember everything and yet you must have forgotten because I suddenly became a stranger in your mind.

Do you remember what love was like?