Dear secret crush,

I know you see me as just a friend or even someone you'd want as your Galentine, but I look at you and see so much more. If you don't feel the same way about me, I hope that we won't let it get in the way of the incredible friendship we have. The truth is... I've been in love with you for years.

I knew how I felt about you when I first realized that you are the only person in my life always willing to talk to me, no matter the time or context. You're there for me no matter what, and you never judge me for being me. When I came out to you, you didn't even blink an eye. Your kindness and warmth would draw anyone in, and it pulls me to you like a magnet. I'd truly be lost without you by my side.

I don't even know if I can even describe how you make me feel every day. I'm excited to wake up before I go to sleep at night, because I know I'll have a good morning text from you when I check my phone the next day. We may not be able to meet each other in person a lot right now, but it doesn't matter to me. You could move across the world from me, and I'd still love you as much as I do now.

You make me believe that I'm beautiful, even if just a few minutes ago I was crying about how ugly I am. I don't appreciate all that you do for me half as often as I should. When I'm down, you lift me to my feet. When I'm happy, the pure joy that always surrounds you keeps me going. I was going to attempt not to be too sappy... but I just can't help it, sorry. Being around you is like starring in a cheesy romance movie.

There's no way for me to know if you like me too. Even if you don't, I'm still going to do my best to be as good of a person as you. Maybe someday you'll be able to talk about me the same way I do you. I wish I was half as funny, bright, sunny, smart, and kind as you are. I'd still be three times as incredible as everyone else.

I guess what I'm trying to say with all of this is just... I love you. As hard as I try, I can't put all of my feelings for you on one sheet of paper. It's impossible to tell you how much you mean to me, no language has the words to express it. All I can do is write this letter, and hope you understand. (I am so sorry for how cringy and terrible this turned out. You deserve better).

Happy Valentine's Day.

Your secret crush,

Twi