I remember learning but not really, staring at the three words on the page. They didn't make sense to me. They were just letters put together in three random clumps.

I remember not wanting to, but a strange force pulled me in. A thirst for knowledge, a sort of trance.

I remember saying I don't want to but not really feeling the words that were pouring out of my mouth.

I remember the stern look on her face. A mixture of dissapointment and anger. Scaring me. Scaring me into trying again.

I remember the look was so big and strong and I was too small and weak.

I remember giving in, squinting at the page, realizing what it said. I smiled and said clearly,

I love you