It was a long time ago

That you tried to kiss me 

In the creaking book store

Next to the little red diner

It was a long time ago that i thought

You were something special and strong and brave

I remember wearing your leather jacket home,

Feeling for the first time that love didn’t have to hurt

You were paying and walking on the right side of the street

And bringing me gifts in orange and gold

It was a long time ago you nicknamed me

After a john green character

And i couldn’t have been happier

To be the love interest 

cast in this cinematic masterpiece

It was a long time ago

When i thought love didn’t have to hurt.

But even you,

Even you

Made love hurt.