Firefly 

I still remember the day I met him. It was getting dark and it was the middle of spring. I was alone at the park, and it seemed abandoned. Then I saw it. A little flashing light in the dark. It was a firefly. Who ever thought that the simple light illuminating from the small bug would lead me to him? Just thinking about the expression on his face when we saw each other made me smile. The days with him were the happiest days of my life. Following that firefly was the best decision of my life.

            So that was how it all started. A firefly. A glowing bug in the middle of the dark park. It’s crazy to think that such a small bug would change my life forever. But, that is what happened. In the park, pitch black except for the glowing bug. I followed the firefly and another person bumped into me. We were both quite startled, and that was him. We both fell to the ground and immediately started laughing, thinking how abnormal it was to meet this way. He told me his name was Harry. I told him I was Olivia. We ended up staying in the park all night staring at the stars and talking. We realized that we actually had a lot in common. We both loved music and aspired to be musicians. I made him sing for me and he was outstanding. I really liked Harry; even after only knowing him for a few hours. He had an endearing personality and sense of humor, and he was quite charming. The morning after the park we decided we had to see each other again. The next day we would be going on a proper date together. I went home to get some sleep and prepare for the following day. I was elated. I could not stop thinking about him.

            I woke up the next morning cheerful. Today was the day I get to see Harry again. I showered and started getting ready, excited for the day. But, then I realized it was 6:30 in the morning. I guess was too hyped up to sleep, but now I had nothing to do. I went out and walked around, and the town was dead. I live in Manhattan, and I suppose the only time Times Square isn’t busy is early in the morning! I wanted to shop or do anything, but everywhere seemed empty. I went out to breakfast and then back to my apartment since there was nothing else to do. Luckily, I ended up falling back asleep until 10. There were people in the city now, so I decided to go shopping for a new outfit for a new outfit for tonight. I needed to kill time, and I had a reason to buy clothes, so why not? My mind was somewhere else the entire time I was shopping, though. The entire time I was thinking about Harry. I keep assuming that the night in the park was just a dream. The whole thing seemed so perfect and surreal. Could I actually have found love from an incident with a firefly? It was finally time for me to get ready to see him again. I was ecstatic, but then I started to worry. Crazy thoughts started going through my head. What if he was joking last night? What if he didn’t know what I looked like because it was dark? What if he doesn’t show up? All these questions were flying around my mind and I started panicking. But then something drew my attentions away from my thoughts. It was my phone. I had a missed call from Harry. I was relieved knowing that my thoughts were wrong, and last night was real and it meant as much to him as it did to me. I called him back and I loved hearing the sound of his voice. He was on his way to get me and I was overjoyed, but also nervous. I was worried this date wouldn’t go as smoothly as the night at the park did. We talked on and on for hours without any awkwardness. I was praying that would happen again tonight. But I mean, I met him last night, I barely knew anything about him. So I had a lot to ask. But he probably feels the same way, and we are in New York City, so we will never run out of things to do. I wasn’t sure where we were going; Harry wanted it to be a surprise. We started walking and of course where we were seemed familiar. We went to one of my favorite restaurants; the Hard Rock Café. Even though it was pretty simple, it was the best date of my life. After that we went out routinely for about a month, and if we weren’t together, we were still communicating. I really couldn’t get him off my mind. And I really really liked him. Maybe I even loved him.

            I couldn’t believe what I was saying. I was in love. With a boy I met roughly a month ago. But the thing is, I knew I loved him from the day I met him. I just didn’t want to admit it. I was never really one to fall head over heels for a guy, and I didn’t believe in love at first sight. I also didn’t want to admit it because what if he didn’t feel the same way? I would be crushed. Absolutely broken! But he had to, right? I mean we talked nonstop and he seemed to like me. I always think too much. I’m just going to live in the moment and see what happens. Harry was taking me out tonight, and it was going to be special. He told me to dress nicely, and then I realized it was two months after the day we first met. Kind of like an anniversary. We weren’t actually dating, but trust me I wanted to, and I’m hoping he wanted to as well. I got ready started to head out. I was absolutely thrilled.

            When Harry came to get me, I practically ran to the car. I couldn’t wait to hear his voice and see his beautiful face. I loved being in his presence and I hoped that I had the same effect on him. We were driving for a very long time, but I didn’t mind. I just loved being around him, no matter where we are or what we are doing. The whole car ride we just played music and sang loudly. I was so comfortable around him. He was perfect. I have always wanted someone exactly like him, and it was incredible that I found him because of a beaming little bug. Just thinking that Harry stuck around with me after barely knowing me made me love him even more. Every time I said I loved him in my head, I got butterflies. Every time he looked in my eyes I got butterflies. It was actually unfathomable how much I loved that boy.

            After the long car ride, we ended up in a completely different part of New York. Instead of loud taxis and busy people rushing around, it was come and peaceful. I wasn’t sure where we were, but it was quite picturesque. We went out to eat at a place on the beach, and watched the sunset. The whole night was actually flawless. I could not believe anything that was happening. I kept thinking “Honestly, is this real?” and it was.  After we ate, Harry and I walked on the beach and watched the stars. It was exactly like the night we met. I didn’t stop smiling and I kind of zoned out while we were walking until he stopped. I had massive nerves. This was it. Harry looked me in the eyes and asked me to be his girlfriend. I didn’t think it would be as much as it was since we spent practically every day together, but I was literally on cloud nine. That was another perfect night. I had never had a perfect night until I met Harry. With him I have had tons. I definitely loved him and I knew that he loved me. I now a boyfriend that is beyond compare to anyone else and I could never be happier. And it is all because of one firefly.