School Memories - Personal Essay

It's the fourth day of school when my teacher switched me to the higher section where i first saw him. That day he entered our classroom was also the same day my eyes started to follow him. I really can’t forget the way how the orange light coming from the sun landed on his face. I know everyone's watching him, I could say that. And because of that, I never expected him to notice me, or whatsoever. Few weeks past, he and I became friends. He began talking to me and yes, every day, every class we talked to each other. Until one day he offered to walk me home.. Someone said he's courting me, but actually he doesn’t say anything. He doesn't even say “i like you”, or “I have a crush on you”, or something like that. Maybe he's just too friendly, or maybe he's just too polite for walking me home and shower me with his attention. I should've never given it any meaning.

        Until one day, he walked me home again and realization hit me. It's like during our walks I usually feel something for him. The feeling that whenever I'm with him, my world suddenly stops. My heart beats faster, and I can feel that I'm smiling without any reason. Yes, I'm happy being with him. I always think of him. And that day, he said something that made me realize that I am not just a daydreamer. This one thing that I've been hoping for, came true. He said he's in love with me, so I told him that I also felt the same way.

        Starting that day, we made a promise. We promised that we will never leave each other, we will love each other, we will never hurt each other, and we will always make each other happy.

        We were happy. But now, here I am, looking at him from a distance. Reminiscing those memories together. Though, he’s in another girl’s arms now, though he's not mine now, I really can’t forget how the sun casted a golden glow on his face.