Dear Diary,

I'm shocked... Sorry I didn't write when I usually do, but lunch was eventful and I couldn't write the class after. Malachi was in that class, and he sits next to me.

Let me start from the beginning.

The note was from Malachi, who took me out for lunch at the cutest little cafe I've ever seen. We talked for a while and he asked me about Byron, who I told him was just a friend. I told him I had known Byron since high school and he was an old ex boyfriend. He asked if I still had feelings for him, which took me off guard. I thought about it for a moment. I had to. I couldn't give him an immediate answer. After a few moments of silence, I looked him in the eyes.

"No, I don't have romantic feelings for him anymore."

And it wasn't a lie. I guess I realized that I didn't love him anymore, but he was still my best friend. I told that to Malachi with a smile. As we walked back to college, I kissed his cheek. I thanked him for helping me realize how stupid I've been all these years. Maybe I did still love Byron back then, but not anymore. I've just been lonely...

Anyways, I had a great time with Malachi during my lunch break. I guess I never realized how sweet he is until now. I've been so hung up on the past that I haven't been looking to the future. Now that I think about it, he's always been there for me, and I've always been so dismissive of him. How could I ever do that?

But he's been so persistent...

Do you think he likes me... I mean, loves me...?

Maybe... Maybe not...

I'll write a bit later.

Love,

Cratey R.