An Anthology of Short Stories

First Love

Jeremy was seven when he first fell in love. So sure was he of his feelings for her that he decided to confess.

"I love you 'cause you're the prettiest girl at school and you laugh at all my jokes. Someday, I'm gonna marry you."

With a pitiful bouquet clutched in one trembling hand, he strode purposefully towards his classroom. But upon seeing her by the doorway, wearing a smile that rivaled the sun, his rehearsed speech fled his young mind.

Instead, he stammered, "T-these...are for...you...M-miss Katie."

Cheeks aflame, he shoved them towards his teacher and bolted from the room.