The Beginning of Forever

by A.E. Valdez

“Believe it or not, I have a Pinterest board Sevyn helped me make.” I gape at him. “Truly the man of my dreams.” He chuckles. “I speak all your languages, babe.”

I watch her. I do that a lot–watch her do mundane things in total awe, appreciating being in her space. Although nothing with her is mundane. She lights up everything.

I’ve never felt the connection we have with anyone else. Even when we were just friends, the bond we shared was deep. We’re on our own wavelength. I didn’t believe in soul mates until her soul whispered to mine.

His ember eyes meet mine and there’s the fire in them that’s always been alight for me.

Even though we were just friends at first, he’s always loved me as I am and encourages me to never dim my light. I fall madly in love with him every day.

I found a home in you. Wherever we are, as long as I’m with you, I will always be home. I promise you’ll always know love because I’ve loved you across lifetimes and will fiercely love you in this one and beyond.”

“Sunshine, there aren’t enough words in any language to express how much I love you. It’s indescribable, but I can make sure you feel it. With everything that I am, I promise to show you every day for the rest of my days how much I love you. You’re the heartbeat in my chest and the blood in my veins.”

“Just so you know… I’d fight your mama over you.”

We crack up, but we also know we’d go to war for each other. And that’s love.

she… she’s my heart. I know I may sound harsh right now, but I want you to know I won’t tolerate you, or anyone else, ever questioning what we have.”

There’s nothing like a little glam and your besties hyping you up for a boost of confidence.

you need to allow yourself some grace. You can have good days and shit days. And fuck anyone who says otherwise. You got people around you who can ease the load when it feels like it’s too much. But I can guarantee you, no one sees you as fucked up.”