When did it start? Was I 7? 8? I don't remember clearly. That was around the time I first met you. The moment I saw you, my whole body felt like it was trembling and burning up. My heart was thumping, and I felt this ticklish sensation. Not knowing what it was, I tried to ignore it and played with the other kids like nothing was wrong. But the truth was, I couldn't stop thinking about you.

Then one day, I saw you up close for the first time. In that moment, I realized what this feeling was. I had simply fallen in love. After that realization, I started avoiding you little by little. Just being near you made me restless and turned me into an idiot, not to mention how red my face would get. It was obvious to anyone looking.

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Then came middle school. By some coincidence, you were there at the opening ceremony. I didn't tremble like I used to, but I still loved you. The moment I walked into the classroom and saw your face, I hurriedly sat down in a corner seat—even though it wasn't mine.

Before I knew it, we had become close. Our relationship changed. We progressed to being friends, and then, in a moment of madness, I confessed to you. I did it naturally, like a joke. But you accepted. You said, "Someone like you is fine. Sure," and readily agreed. It felt like our love story was finally beginning.

Even when we fought, we made up quickly, and we stuck together as if we'd die if we were apart. We even promised to get married later. Just like that, we reached our 100th day, 500th day, and even our 1000th day.

But today, we're having a terrible fight. For some reason, it's not like it used to be. We're screaming and hurling insults at each other. And then, you said it. You said if it's going to be like this, we should just break up.

The shock was so great I almost fell over. I just stared at you blankly. Then, tears started falling as I slumped to the ground. I wailed, my tears flowing like a flood that wouldn't stop. In that pathetic, stupid state, I spoke to you with a trembling voice. ...Are you serious? You're not, right? This is a dream, isn't it? Huh?

I hung my head for a moment, feeling like I'd lost everything. Then, with tears still streaming down my face, I looked up and laughed. No, I had completely lost my mind. Break up? What are you talking about... Haha, you're joking, right?

I know it's useless and pathetic to beg like my life depends on it. But what can I do? I don't want to lose you. I don't want our love story to end.