“Why are you with me?”
The young woman looked up at her boyfriend, surprised by his question.
“What do you mean? I’m with you because I love you.”
“But why?” There was a subtle sadness in the young man’s eyes as he gazed at his girlfriend. “Why do you love me? You think I’m even worth it?”
The woman smiled kindly at the man. It was evident from the look in her eyes how silly she thought these questions were.
“I love you because you’re my best friend”, she said. “You’re sweet, and smart, and thoughtful. I love you because you make me laugh, and you comfort me when I’m sad. I love you because you understand me like no one else. I love you because you make me happy. So yes, I think you’re worth it.”
As her boyfriend smiled back, the young woman dared to ask the same question.
“Why do you love me?” she said. The young man hesitated; he didn’t believe he was quite as good with words as his girlfriend.
“You’re my best friend too. You make me happier than I’ve ever been. I’ve never loved anyone like I love you.”
“…Then I hope I’m worth it too.”
The couple gazed fondly at each other, then said good night the way they always did before ending their daily calls.
“You think we’ll be together again someday?” asked the young man. His girlfriend nodded.
“I don’t doubt it”, whispered the woman, and her boyfriend smiled again.
“I love you.”
“I love you too.”
The young lovers bid each other farewell and finally closed their computers. Though they couldn’t see each other anymore, they still felt peace as they thought of one another and the wonderful relationship they had. They may have been thousands of miles apart, but they knew that what they shared was incredibly special and too precious to let go. Their love was worth the wait.
Happy Birthday to my best friend and loving boyfriend! You’re a wonderful person, and I feel so blessed to have you in my life. I love you, sweetheart!
That was very romantic. How blessed and happy you both must be to have found a deserving soulmate. I wish the couple all the happiness!
Thank you so much! Yes, we’re very happy! Glad you liked the story! 🙂
Awww. <3 I was in a long distance relationship for three years, so this rings a bell! I love it.
Glad you liked it! Long-distance relationships can be hard, but when they’re based on love, I think they’re worth it! Thanks for reading! 🙂
Very sweet=) Pulls at the heart strings.
Thank you! Glad you liked it! 🙂
Absolutely precious. Loved the little gestures in the narrative and how much love it showed through them. So many times now authors overdo things and don’t allow the story to speak for itself. This was beautifully done, J.C. The underlying emotions and intensity of their love was evident without the need for many words between them. Brilliant!
Ha! How silly of us. We didn’t realize that it was about you and your boyfriend. Thought it was an excerpt of some sort. Wow! Makes it even more precious J.C. You two have such a strong and beautiful connection. Makes a single gal like me (Inion) hope and pray. 😉 Have a great Labor Day and Mathair and I wish you two the best!
Thank you very much! Yes, this piece is based on a true story that’s still “being written”; some people have even told us that our story could be made into a movie! Being in a long-distance relationship can be tough sometimes, but I think we’re living proof that some of the best relationships are based on a foundation of friendship. Glad you enjoyed the story! Have a great Labor Day, and I wish you the best too! Thanks for reading! 🙂