731 Days Ago That's 1,052,640 minutes. Well probably not exactly but this is where it is. The beginning of a new chapter in out lives together. Because going back to where out story left off yesterday; things were headed in all the right ways. But I just didn't know that. I went to school the next day with my hoodie up and my face in my locker. Speed walking in between classes and above all, avoiding the boy I wanted to see most. I figured if I didn't try to face him, I wouldn't have to face the truth that what happened the day before was just a little mishap for him. This proved difficult when I was standing in a group of people after class and he walked up to me and held my hand. But in that moment I knew my doubts were pointless and outrageous. But still, if you could see him, you wouldn't be able to understand why he chose me either. The guys ask him "Hey so what're doing today?" and I'm forced to look up at him an smile when he says "I thought I'd hang out with Rikki today." So we went to the park and talked about our childhood cartoons while taking cover from the rain. We talked about little things but important things. I was definitely in trouble when I got home. I remember my moms words "You are NOT dating this boy, I don't like him. Tell him to go home." and he did. But here we are now and if you asked her now, she'd probably deny ever saying it. I had no choice but to message him online in my embarrassment from my mom. He was so cool about everything. And little awkward ol' me starts asking what we are or what we mean as an item. Luckily, he understands and says we're boyfriend and girlfriend. Anyone would've wanted to lock me away with my antsy schoolgirl dance in front of my computer. But instead I scolded him for not actually asking me. Typical me. and so he did. So today marks the day Rikki and Ismael officially became a thing. And nothing has or will ever tear us apart. I know I'm complicated and irrational and he's dorky and stubborn but there's nothing we can't get through. Even when they tried to pull us apart, we stuck it out and we're stronger than ever. Two sweet years and more amazing ones to come. That's all I need and I'm not scared.