& three other things i like about you.
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There you are. Standing high on the stage while the confetti rains down on your face. You sang as strongly as the passion you hold. The guitar’s riff echoes to every corner of this stadium. It goes along really well with all the hums in the crowd. Then the hours ticking. The longer it gets, the more you never failed to keep the crowd entertained and sharing the excitement joyfully. When the night slowly unfolds, its giving you the spotlight and time to shine the brightest. Congratulations.
I stared at you from afar. You never knew I was there too. Also, as a fan I’ll admit this furtively, you will never know how I love you quite terribly.
I LOVE YOU. SAY IT BACK.
Many love confessions were outed endlessly yesterday’s night. Some of it from handmade posters, other is in thousands of freebies stickers or in little keychains with your cute animated dolls dangling in their bags, or in the glow of white light bands circling in their hands, and often its whispered from wherever they’re standing. I love you. Hoping all of it would be reaching out to you somehow. And it did. You gave back the love with encores and the crowds went wild.
I don’t blame anyone, since love actually looks good on you. Love is giving you the home you can keep in your pockets, the happy strings in the studio, the enjoyable experiences of flying outside from your home country, various of delicious meals you didn’t know how to pronounce, the feeling of contentment, the loooong list of names and letters you had received — sometimes you loved, too— throughout years, and happiness. Love is kind to you and I hope it never stopped being beautiful in your life.
And, so. If in another universe I got the chance to walk with you somewhere inside a vintage bookstore, and you’re just a mere man I have a crush on because — coincidentally that evening on the 19 July months ago — I met you at the isle of my favourite books, and we happened to be comfortable with each other after a few meetings, then I will send you this letter. It consists of love and three other things I like about you.
It’s okay if in the end you don’t read this, at least the letters exist and so you’ll remember who I am.
Love.
It’s something you have since you’re a little kid and you are familiar with how it tastes. Your parents have made it sweet and welcoming. Your friends have made it thick, sweet, and unforgettable. The life experience made love uniquely yours, and it flows from somewhere you never expected. I’m glad you’ve gently received it all and grow as you are now.
As a man, you are kind, polite, charming, and considerate. It’s lovely to be around you. As a human being, you are beautiful. Stay as you are, I love how you still stand tall after all those times. Your bravery amazes me. And plus your focus while studying solemnly is attractive. I love you, this time it’s real.
There’re three other things I like about you. And in this letter you’ll read it all.
- I like you and your smile.
It’s the reason why I love looking into your eyes and specifically pick up a few phrases that would make you smile. Or even chuckle. Despite how hard it is and how lame the jokes are, you smile and I appreciate the smile you’ve given. I like it. Please never stop smiling at me. Thus I pray that life is treating you nicely so you’ll have a ton of reason to smile and being you. I know it might sound ridiculous but sometimes, your smile made my live more bearable.
- I like the way you live and love.
Okay. Now it’s a little embarrassing but you made quite a scene to be alive. And before I realize, I got struck with the fact you put a lot of effort to never stop being alive. You will go trying ten different things in a span of three months and come back telling a lot of story how it working out for you. Being a radio DJ as an example, you spent days sharing about your personal advices, reading through multiple stories from strangers you barely knew, listening and more listening to the songs and stories of the world. You say, personally this is a fun activity and you feel like becoming a neutral medium to speak about people’s life. You have passion for life, it’s sooo inspiring seeing you roam freely and never stop trying to achieve your dreams. Being with you made me livelier. Thankyou.
You love your parents so much. And they love you so dearly, too. Being an only child made the love looks full on you and they are always be there to celebrate your love and life. These days, you have managed to love others really well without having to hurt yourself. It’s hard to set clear boundaries sometimes, because you do feel that reciprocating love isn’t easy, but you did told them how you love. And in the end, they accepted it.
- I like the way you are passionate about your interest.
I didn’t have to go into details with this one, right? Your passion is visible just right at the moment we met. Going straight to the shelves books about music, you often picking out a few of musical equipment when we got out, going to concerts, explaining musical terms I don’t really understand (sorry about that), everything. I like it about you. You don’t hide your passion in your room. Your confidence is shining and honestly it’s something I aspire to have in me. And seeing you, I can always learn how to be as great as you.
The letter must end here. I might have a few more to say but I think these are enough for my first letter to you. I’m wishing you a good day. For whenever you are right now. With whomever you are reading this.
warm regards, N.
