In preschool I met a boy who ate dirt to impress me. In kindergarten I met a boy who challenged me to a pizza eating contest. In first grade I met a boy who shared his crayons with me. In second grade I met a boy who would always pass me the ball in P.E. In third grade I met a boy who pushed me on the swings. In fourth grade I met a boy who would race me to the soccer field at recess. In fifth grade I met a boy who walked behind me in line to class. In sixth grade I met a boy who knew my name but only to say it behind my back. In seventh grade I met a boy who played me to win his own games. In eight grade I met a boy who befriended me to share my secrets. In ninth grade I met a boy who had to take his anger out somehow. In tenth grade I met a man who wanted to make me forget all of the other boys.