In a classroom bathed in sweet sixteen's tender grace,
I pored over Chemistry, in that mundane space.
Amongst ID pictures, he emerged, an unnamed flame,
Mask pulled aside, forever altering love's grand game.
A spark ignited, an emotion utterly brand new,
His eyes, his smile, an enchantment, I never withdrew.
Blinded by love, his playboy guise concealed,
A friend's caution whispered, but I danced, heart unsealed.
Friendship was all I sought, nothing more, nothing less,
Yet he seized my love, left it in disarray, I confess.
I extended my hand, oblivious to love's design,
Little did I fathom, his heart wasn't solely mine.
In love's embrace, he remained unaware, blind,
I yearned for his presence, my feelings intertwined.
He toyed with my heart, a masterful game he'd employ,
As a willing fool, I tended love's enduring, gentle joy.
His closest friend extended, but he stood still,
I waited, in hope, for his heart to fulfill.
Unbeknownst to me, a golden-haired girl's affair,
They claimed mere friendship, my burden too much to bear.
A crush, they presumed, just a fleeting teenage phase,
Yet love's tendrils, deep and intricate, my heart did graze.
I fought to forget, but the yearning refused to depart,
Your memory entrenched, a treasure within my heart.
Feigned indifference, a mask that belied the truth,
My yearning for you grew, longing for the lost youth.
I reached out, received no response, but still, I tried,
Self-respect forsaken, my heart's wounds open wide.
I wish for your understanding, right from the start,
To hear your voice, though worlds keep us apart.
A final plea, for you to grasp, understand,
The profound love that united us, hand in hand.
This, my narrative, love found and then misplaced,
A first love's story, at any cost, I embraced.
Memories cherished, as time continues its song,
Hoping our paths might converge, and past wrongs be gone.

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