Happy 2nd, my one and only

It's finally 16th July again. I started this post by choosing the pictures to include. There're so many, there truly are a number to choose from. I thought of posting only one, but one turned into two picture and two pictures turned into four. Every single picture we took suddenly meant more than it used to when I casually glance through them in my laptop. When I take a second to actually take a good look at them, I realised how much we've been through, for these couple of years, and how much we've changed over time. We literally grew up together for these two years, and the lovely days you brought into my life are blessings from above.

I can never forget how you talked to me in the lecture theater on the 3rd day of orientation asking for my IC to verify that I'm Malay. I will never forget how you followed me around, asking me random details about myself just to start a conversation with me. The way I pushed you away, ran away from you, and how I found you annoying. I still remember how we barely known each other for a couple of hours, and you protected me from the bumpy crowd during Jam&Hop. I remember thinking how it's impossible that you were serious, I thought you wanted a target to tease and I was it. School started and you still haven't stopped. I remember how you found me on Facebook and started talking to me. I remember how you'd pop into my class when I obviously didn't want to talk to you and tried to get my attention. I remember how I truly wonder what on Earth is wrong with you because no one in the right mind would be as shameless and as brave as you are to chase after a girl who you barely knew.

I remember how you tried to get closer. With the help of our mutual friend, we started going for break together with two others. I remember how you'd make fun of everybody but you were always so kind to me. I remember that day it was drizzling and I needed to go somewhere and you took the initiative to send me to the MRT station with an umbrella. It was the first time we had a real conversation. One without the crazy chase that makes everybody wonder what was wrong with you. I knew somehow your antics weren't an act but you've always had a harder time putting your message across in serious manner although you meant it. For the first time, we talked. And I saw the real you.

For the first time, I could actually see who you truly are. You weren't as bad as what everybody claimed you were. You were actually a pretty sentimental being, gentlemanly at that. You didn't crack a joke, you gave me a piece of your heart, something I could tell you wouldn't show to others so easily.

I remember thinking about the rather different side of you when I was at the MRT platform and I tweeted. Immediately, a coursemate of ours replied and told me you were trouble and I should stay far away. Knowing she was partly wrong, I still agreed and said that you were definitely not someone I'd go for.

Somehow I never really took it to heart although you made it clear to me that you liked me. I've never really thought you were serious. I thought you were the kind who'd say it to everyone.

But you weren't.

Days turned into weeks and week turned into months, and the more we hang out with a couple of others, the more I see your true self. And I must say that I was attracted to it. You once asked me what was my type of guy? And I simply said, "someone different". As time went by, the more I see the side of you that I never expected. A side that's.....well, different.

I still remember how it took you 2 months to get my number. I kept declining because I thought you'd spam me with texts 24/7 and I won't like that. But you didn't. I still remember how you had the most creative way of saying hello to me. The playful conversation starts ever since.

I must say, I liked you also because you stopped being crazy and you started being you. I was surprised at how early you'd sleep at night. Initially, I thought you were the kind who'd stay up to talk to a girl. But you weren't. Instead, you made me wish you'd stay up longer. That's when I realised that you knew how to make a girl wonder. I liked it. I like how you won't go all out to impress a girl, but instead you'd go when you need to.

It didn't take long for me to start falling for you. I tried to keep it inside of me because I didn't want you to know. I was embarrassed at how I fell for you when I told myself that you weren't my type. But I did. I liked how it's been months and you never stopped chasing, I liked how you never stopped showing that you wanted me even when I didn't reciprocate. I liked how you were there for me when I needed someone, and how you made me feel loved the way I never knew someone ever would. I loved how you'd text me with so much interest no matter what we talked about. I loved how you knew how to entertain my random thoughts and senseless behaviour and you knew how to keep a conversation going. I loved how you'd send me long texts, even when the situation doesn't require you to. I loved how you treated me like I was special.

I still remember how I confessed. I knew I can't keep hiding my feelings for you although I know you liked me. I hated how these hidden feelings are making things slightly awkward between us. At the same time, I was so afraid I'd lose what we have when I tell you I feel the same. What if you just stopped when you knew the chase is over? I still remember how you pulled me into a corner and tell me to talk about it. And there you go. You officially made me say words that I never knew I could say face-to-face to anyone else. I like you.

I guess many things changed ever since. For the better, not for worse. When I was ready to start a relationship with you, I was so worried because I don't know how to get used to this. It was hard calling you 'baby', it was weird. Just when I thought that you'd stop all the playful conversation, instead I receive long texts every single day. Although these words are sweet nothings, they made me happy and it felt nice to fall in love with someone who loves me like I'm gold. That, felt new too.

I had the same fear every single day after we started dating. The fear of losing you. But every time I felt that way, you'd pull me into a corner, look into my eyes and tell me how it would never happen. It was difficult to believe you, because what I knew about relationships was that it will always start as a lovely fairytale and end as a dreadful nightmare.

But, your actions proved me wrong. It's been two years now, and my faith in you have never been stronger. This love is real, and I'd love for it to be forever.

Here's us exactly a year ago, celebrating our first year together

Our first ever picture on the 16th of July 2011, where it all began. This was our first official day being a couple. I still remember how you carved "Will you be my girlfriend?" on the sand at Sentosa at night. 

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Our first few pictures together when we were dating~

The first cake we baked together! 

Titanic exhibition!

Valentine's Day 2012 (Our first V'day together)

Our first time at USS, it was probably one of the best days of our lives

Valentine's day 2013!

You were my photographer for my first floral crown photoshoot :) 

Your 19th 

Our first time at Adventure Cove!

I've never seen someone as beautiful as you. Someone who has impacted my life so much that it's impossible to live without you. I could never thank you enough for everything that you've done for me. The happiness you've brought the moment I let you into my life. The amount love and support you've given me for the past two years. The person you've made me into. Your love has not only made me into a better person, but you've given me the right amount of encouragement that I need to push myself to be better than I already am.

Everything that I am now, I have you to thank for. I used to be such a lost soul who lacks direction in life but you turned it all around. These couple of years with you has been the turning point of my life, having so much going on for me when I least expect it. Who knew I had an entrepreneur in me? Who knew I could be so determined to pick up a guitar and start learning? Who knew someday I'd be a designer of my school's newsroom? And who was there for me through it all? You. When I lack self-belief, you'd always tell me how amazing I am. When I needed someone, you were always there for a shoulder to lean on. When I needed a friend, you were always there to give your utmost support. I had a best friend in you. And that itself is the most beautiful thing in the world.

So trust me when I say that I will always be here for you, through the good and bad times, I'll stand by you. You deserve the best things in life, sweetheart, for all that you've been for me. You've been the best thing that's ever happened to me. And you have taught me how love is to give, how love is something so precious and should always be treated like it's gold. You taught me how life isn't always smooth-sailing, but we must always look at it in a positive attitude. You showed me strength I've never, ever seen in anyone before. You taught me the meaning of genuine happiness. You will always be an inspiration. And till today, you still are the most 'different' person I've ever met in my life. In other words, I think you're a unicorn.

Thank you for everything that you've given me for the past couple of years. Thank you for the most beautiful 2 years of my life, and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. You truly are the best thing that's ever happened to me, I love you very much sweetheart. Happy 2nd Anniversary to my favourite person on the face of  Earth. ♥