I didn't realize I was head over heels in love with my SO until 3 years into the relationship.

When we first met, she was a complete bitch to the very first friend I had made at a new job.

We both were in relationships when we met and rebounded with each other, weren't even exclusive from the start..

Months into a lightweight rebound relationship she finds out she has a brain tumor at age 24. We split but I stayed around--we joke now that it was the worst breakup in history as we never stopped talking or supporting each other.

Right after her surgery I saw her, unconscious in the intesive care unit.

I am not religious and have yet to be diagnosed with any mental disorders but her entire body was illuminated--GLOWING in that room.

It very well may be the only religious experience I have had in my life.

I think that is when I first started to fall in love. She recovered quickly the tumor was benign, within 8 months she competed in a fitness competition while I fucked around on computers, drank and stumbled into a career.

I love you Annabelle.