Unexpected Love

What is Love?

What is love? Back in the years, when I was still small, I was very innocent. I was a kid that had no idea what love was and didn't think that I would experience it. It all started 8 years ago, I only like talking to my friends because I was comfortable with them and there were other students that I have not seen from last year because the 3 sections were combined into 2. I became seatmates with a girl and she wasn't our classmate the last year. I didn't think of this girl as very pretty or very cute but I didn't think that I would soon like her. The girl was very talkative, she had so much topics to talk about and it was like every second she has something to say. I didn't get annoyed of it but I found her fun to be with and to talk to. One day after talking to her, I was left alone in my seat and I was able to think and talk to myself. I was remembering the moments and the times she talked to me and made me laugh. Suddenly, I heard my heart beat and realized to myself that I have a crush on her. We became very close and became best friends and I always wanted to be with her and wanted her to talk to me. Being with her made me feel very happy because it was like there was a million things she wants to tell me and talk about. After 3 years, in 6th grade, I was able to hear rumors that she was with someone else. I didn't really feel sad because I knew that I was just a best friend. My heart still continued beating for her and I never gave up and still tried to be a supportive best friend. My feelings stayed and continued for more than 4 years. We stayed close through those years but we became matured unlike before where she will always tell me to go with her. One day, while having a conversation with her, we talked about crushes and then she suddenly asked me "Do you like anyone in school?" My mouth moved by itself and said "yes" She then said "Oh! really? Who is it?" I thought to myself "Am I really going to confess to her right now?" So then I told her "umm....you" I thought to myself that opportunity came knocking at my door so why not just answer it. The way I told her was as soft as a whisper and after I told her that, it was like time stopped. My heart was beating like the drums and I was very nervous of her response. She then opened her mouth and said "Me too!" To this day, even though we know that what we feel about each other, we still treat each other as best friends and that will never change. Who would've thought that my best friend would give me the meaning of love.