If you saw Chris in the street, there is no way you could possibly comprehend what sort of guy he was. Sure, 'cos of his long hair and baggy clothes, band shirts, studs etc, you'd assume (fairly correctly) that he was your average metal-loving dude. However, few people get to know him for more than what they see: usua… Read more

If you saw Chris in the street, there is no way you could possibly comprehend what sort of guy he was. Sure, 'cos of his long hair and baggy clothes, band shirts, studs etc, you'd assume (fairly correctly) that he was your average metal-loving dude. However, few people get to know him for more than what they see: usually a sullen looking guy mooching around town with his arm around a stroppy looking girl. He's a fantastic guy with the most fantastic eyes you'll ever see. He's got his own opinions, and damn! will he stick to them no matter what. Chris won't ever agree with something just because of who said it: hell, he never agrees with me! (even though I'm right Xp) When we started going out, many moons ago on the 14th of January, 2007, people betted we'd be together for two weeks. max. Now, I'm looking back and smiling because of how those "two weeks" have changed my life. Perhaps people didn't think we'd last because of our very different styles of dress? Or perhaps our different music tastes that we'd both argue aggressively to defend? Or maybe our separate circles of friends? It could even have been that we don't really seem to have anything in common. Regardless of what people were saying, when I first kissed him, I felt something that I hadn't felt before with any other guy. And I still feel that today. Love. Call me pessimistic or dull, but I didn't really believe that I could feel love for anyone after all the hurt I had been put through in my life. But, when I met Chris, I didn't need to doubt anymore. It didn't matter who had done what, all that mattered was him. Falling in love with him let me do the one thing I'd never been able to do with anyone before... and that was to open up. After only a few months of us being together, I spilled my soul for the first time, and even though the things he learnt were horrific, he stood by me and told me he loved me. I'll always remember the first time he said it.. *reminisces* he said he'd always stand by me and never let me down because he loved me. This was new for me: what, someone who.... who actually cares? and it took me a long time to accept he meant it when he said he loved me. Time passed, and we grew closer every day. We got to the point where we'd see each other unless we had to go to bed (or home) because of how strong our feelings were and how strong our need to be together was. We had our rough times, of course we have, but we're over them and we can face anything now, we've got each other so we can deal with the hurt. When we'd been together for about 10, 11 months, things grew too bad for me to stay at home, and so I ran away. Despite me never really meeting his parents before, they immediately took me in and treated me like one of their own kids. This was completely uncharted for me... I had a boyfriend who genuinely cared, and what was, in essence, a family. How grateful I am, they'll never know. Chris listened to me, comforted and helped me. He's stayed up all night with me, just holding me when things became too hard to bear alone. He's made me laugh when I thought I'd never stop crying, and he's put the world to rights when I've felt it's the end of the road. He's got the cutest smile that would melt your heart and he gives hugs that give you the sense of being entwined and alive. His kisses would give anyone a reason to stay alive. When he laughs you can't help but laugh back, and his impressions and whimpers for help when he's tickled are so adorable it's untrue. So I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you, Chris, for being the most wonderful person I have ever met. I wish I could list all of your qualities, but there simply aren’t enough words to even begin. You’re the best thing that has ever, ever happened to me and I don’t ever want to let these feelings go. It hurts when I’m away from you, and I’m so happy that it hurts when I’m with you. You will always have my heart. You’ve made me stop trying, and you’ve made me start trying (bit of ambiguity there). You’re gorgeous, and perfect and so brilliant it’s indescribable. I love you.

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