The day I saw her
I had little interest in love
First day of school
I stood away from the crowds

Everyone knew someone
I knew no one
My only interest was drill

Then, we got into teams
Drill, Raiders, Color Guard
Her and I
We both chose drill

She sat with her closest friend
I watched her because she'd piqued my interest
Her dark hair, a deep brown
Her eyes, a soft sky blue
Her smile, absolutely stunning

It was a month before we even exchanged a word to each other
All she said, 'Hi.'
Shyly, I replied, 'Hello.'

What came from her next surprised me,
'You're my best friend.'

And, already, she'd captivated me
With only four words
Her confidence resonated

Already, she had me wrapped around her finger
Now, it was a matter of tugging
I tried to hold up my wall
I couldn't fall for someone else
Not again

I'd been hurt
Why would she be different?

But, I was wrong
She pulled me from the solitary walls I'd built
She made me feel more than resentment
More than anger, or sorrow, or temporary happiness

Everyday, she was there, I was so happy
I was overjoyed
So beaming everyday I could see her again

She had the most beautiful laugh
The most amazing smile
And, the most magnificent body
The best I'd seen in a long time

I'd fallen for her
I thought I was acting out of lust
But, I found myself trying to help her
And be with her as often as possible
And, then, I realized...

I'd fallen in love