I met this guy when I was 12 years old. Actually, he was introduced to me by one of my friends. I initially liked his other friend, but my other friend liked that friend, so I settled on just liking him. I had no idea that rash decision I made years ago would lead me to this point. I’ve known this guy for 4 years and I’m still madly in love with him. I turned down men who wanted to be in my life because I believe I can’t give them my all because I still have feelings for someone this man. I know I’m still too young to understand the concept of “love.” But I am confident that he has and always will have my heart. And perhaps this is God’s way of shielding me from those men who will only hurt me. And I don't hold it against myself because the person I love today and tomorrow is well worth it. I’ve realized in the last few days that I've been heartless since I met him. I’m so heartless that I can turn down men without hesitation. I am heartless because he took my heart with him. Today, this guy is my definition of love, and I am grateful to God from the bottom of my heart because, even if I can’t have him, at least I met him in this lifetime. And he was the best gift I received in 2017 and will always be the best part of my life.