Letters to Rudy [The Book Thief Fanfiction]

seventh letter.

Sweet Saukerl,

Today is the day that I won't ever forget. Like ever.

Why? Because today is Valentine's Day, and of course, what is so special about it to me?

Well, it may be a coincidence or not that today you asked me to be your girlfriend. And I was delighted, I accepted the offer. I think that you did this intentionally, making the day that we are officially a couple on Valentine's Day.

I don't want to forget this moment that I am feeling, even if my mind is very active and is least likely to forget things. I wanted to write this letter to you and to let you know that the things that happened these days are very meaningful to me.

Anyways, earlier this day (actually dawn), you woke me up and we went to the Amper River. It was freezingly cold and to think that it's February. Who can be so stupid to go the Amper River in this freezingly cold weather at dawn? Of course it's you because simply you are a saukerl.

So when we reached there, we sat at the cold snowy ground near the river. I was complaining about such things on why we should be there and that I was freezing. What the hell did you do after?

You hugged me.

"Not cold anymore, saumensch?" You had said and grinned. I was, shocked, but to be honest I secretly love it.

"It's still cold but more warmer now. Why did you bring me here?" I had asked. You smiled as if I already knew what the answer is.

"You do know that today is Valentine's Day, ja?"

"So?"

"I wanted to tell you something. Something that I should have told you before. I was brave, but when I start thinking of it I suddenly become weak." You had sincerely said. I was quiet, and I was looking straight onto your eyes, kind of like signalling you to go on.

You had cleared your throat.

"Liesel, when I first met you I came to like you. It may sound clichè, but that was what I felt. I grew closer to you, and the more of it my feelings started to grow from puppy love to real love. I'm young ja, but this feeling is inevitable so why should I brush it off? I had done some things I could ever do to make you grateful and after I would ask for a kiss, but you always refuse it and if you hadn't realize it before, I actually meant it. It was painful, but I had managed to hide it. I thought that I wouldn't get a kiss from you until the bombing. You had kissed me. I felt it and perhaps that's what made me alive, is it not? Your kiss is magic."

"So from then on I actually thought that I already had a chance to you. And it actually becoming more believable when you were jealous that I was with Rachel. I was happy, although I hated seeing you mad and ignoring me, because with that you actually did, hopefully love me. So now, I wanted to confirm my feelings to you. Ich liebe dich, I love you, Liesel. I always have and always will be. I hope you feel the same thing to me." You had said to me, sincerely. You might wonder why I was able to write what you said, like all of it, but I already told you that this is unforgettable.

I was shocked and happy when you said that to me. It felt like, there's butterflies hovering my stomach and ironic because it's winter. But I guess when you're in love you might feel this good feeling. I guess everybody who's in love does.

"Ich liebe dich, I love you too, Rudy." I had said after long thoughts. You beamed at me, and smiled a very happy smile that only you can do.

"So Liesel, this may not be as romantic as you wanted it to be, but Liesel, will you be my girlfriend?" You had said. I was jumping inside when you said that. I never felt so happy until that very moment.

Without further ado, I had said, "It doesn't need to be romantic, and well I feel my insides are exploding actually. And yes Rudy, I will." I smiled.

And without further realization, we were kissing passionately. Your lips were soft and it was really good. You had kissed me gently and softly and we were savouring the moment. It felt like time stopped running, and it would be really good if it did. After what seemed to be forever, we broke our kiss. You smiled pretty wide, and I returned the favor. Who wouldn't be happy if somebody's facing the situation?

"Let's go home. I'm freezing." You held my hand and we finally went to our house.

So, it was really long. And I guess I should stop writing now because my hands are tired, but do remember that I can't be tired of you.

Ich liebe dich, saukerl.

Yours truly,

Your Liesel Meminger