Love Knows No Distance

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Dedicated to My Long Distance Girlfriend/Wife
Written and based on actual events by bloodghoul2

How did this happen?
Why did this happen?
Who would've thought from a moment of boredom this could have ever happened?
Well I know the answers, I just, some times find myself still asking the same questions.

I would never have known that joining that site on that typical wet October day would lead to this. As I sat there browsing the net, I found myself on my usual manga site, so I decided to finish reading Negima. I loved this manga; it's the story of a 10 year old Magician teaching a class of 30 girls, and it never failed to make me laugh. But seeing the latest chapter released, boredom sank in, and so I frantically searched for something to do.

"What's this?" I thought to myself, "Groups?" It seemed interesting enough so I gave it a look. The 18 and Over Group. "Well I am over 18!" I thought. "Lets join, what's the worst that could happen?" I thought maybe I could find some people to talk to, maybe even share a few jokes. So there I was posting away in this funny, mad-house of a group. Next thing I know, these people are slowly becoming my friends. These were people around my own age, people with similar interests to my own. As we spent more and more time getting to know each other, time just seemed to whittle away. In what felt like no time at all, I had been a part of the group nearly 2 months. We shared many laughs, and I had so many people I was happy to call my friends.

Then one day I saw a post, that would change everything, I knew I just had to reply to it. Her screen name was, LunaMarieArise, and she was posting about how she was feeling bad and that she wanted to leave the group for good. How she wouldn't want to talk to any of us anymore. I knew I was going to lose one of my friends, She was someone who I enjoyed talking to, someone who's posts I enjoyed reading. I couldn't let her leave like that. I had to at least try something.

So I fanatically typed out my response. Tick. Tick. Tick. My fingers flew across the keyboard. You can't leave! You're not a bad person and I don't like the thought of not being able to talk to my friend. You can talk to me if you want, I like helping my friends, but please don't go. I didn't know at the time, the effect that response would have had. But I posted it anyway, and went to sleep.

The next day I was back to posting. Everyone went back to joking and messing around. We even had the Hot Springs thread, which we laughed in, among other things happening in there. But soon I saw something odd in my notice bar. 1 New PM Wait? Someone had PMed me? But no one ever does that. So curiosity got the best of me, and I click it, wondering who would message me and why, when they could have just posted it on the thread.

Turns out it was Luna. She messaged me because she was worried that she had upset me with her post. I couldn't help but smile as I told her not to worry. That it took a lot to upset me, especially if you're my friend. But this was you showing how kind you are. How much you worry about your friends. For the first time, I saw what a large caring heart you have.

Back and forth we sent PMs. We talked about our interests, what we were doing, as well as other random questions.

What's your favorite color?

Mine was Red, where yours was Teal!

What star sign are we?

I was a Capricorn. You were Aries! The Ram! Luna the Ram. I giggled, at that thought. Luna is also the moon, so that made you a Celestial Ram!! I giggled more.

"What are you doing?"

"Sitting down, eating Pocky, because I like them alot!"

What is your favorite flower?

I replied talking about roses and all the colors. You replied with Calla Lilies. I sat there thinking that it was an interesting answer. One I definitely wasn't expecting.

But then you said something; Something that I never thought possible; I have feelings for you

"You? W-w-what!?" I blushed. I could feel my cheeks burning. How, why even? I didn't understand, how you could have feelings for someone like me. After all, I thought of myself as no one special. So I asked.

You're easy to to talk to, you're gentle and sweet, you're kind to your family and you make your friends feel like family. You don't think my point of view of adoring my loved ones is too crazy. Plus we have a lot of things in common. And, every time we chat, you've always been able to make me smile."

I sat there and read what was on the screen. I was stunned and silent. How was this possible? Why was this possible? No one had said something so nice to me before. I sat slightly emotional as well as blushing profusely over the message in front of me.

I replied, saying I was blushing, thanking you for your message. Wow, what a stupid reply when I look back on it.

Then came another question from you. How do you feel about me?

How did I feel about you? Oh WOW! I should have expected that question. So I sat there, thinking about how to reply.

What did I think of this girl? I don't know what she looks like, only what she had told me. But I know she is funny, she makes me laugh. I enjoy talking to her. So thinking carefully I typed out my reply.

How do I feel about you?

I think you are amazing... You're funny, kind, and very caring. You like to adore the ones you love and like to have fun with your friends. I feel happy when I am talking to you. You're very easy to talk to, and you cheer me up. Like today, I had a bad day at work and was feeling down... But since talking to you I am feeling so much better and happier. You always bring a smile to my face when we chat and when you are upset I just want to hug you to make you feel better.

Sorry if I said too much." There, it was typed it and sent. I sat there reading my reply. When it dawned on me, I really did just send that. I blushed more. But soon your reply came and our PMs continued. More questions. We were starting to like each other even more.

Here I was in England, you in New York. Typing away, telling each other our feelings. Talking each day. Were we crazy? Back then, maybe. Now? I don't think so.Then the day came. January 14th. We asked each other .. Will you be my girlfriend?" and "Will you be my boyfriend

So there it was, a random act of boredom, the joining of a group. This person, this woman, I wanted to be my girlfriend. But why did you have to live so far away?

So we started this relationship, sure some wouldn't call it that but we did. More and more I would be excited to talk to you at the end of each day. You always brought a smile to my face, even after the bad days at university or work. I remember showing you what lengths I was willing to go as your boyfriend. Valentines Day, our one month anniversary. You never expected those flowers to turn up on that day with the little poem. But I managed it. Flowers on Valentines day from your boyfriend, who wasn't even in the same country. It was wonderful to be able to show you what I was willing to do for you. Even with the distance.

Then it suddenly happened. One day, seemingly no different than the others, I realized something. Maybe I had been doing this for a while, and only just now noticed. I wasn't completely sure, but I definitely noticed it today. I woke up not thinking of the day ahead, or what to eat for breakfast, but of you. The first thought of that day, was of you.

What did this mean? I had never done this before. So I spoke to another friend online. He called me an idiot for being confused, and said it only meant one thing. I had fallen in love with you. I sat wondering whether it was true. Had I fallen in love with this girl so far away? I had never met her in person but here I was, apparently in love.

So more time passed, we spoke about the possibility of meeting. Would it be possible? What would happen? Then it came. Uni had finished, I had the time off work and the money saved up. Ironically, A year after I joined that group, I had tickets to New York. I was finally going to do it. Nervous, butterflies in my stomach, and tickets in my bag. I headed off. Dropped off at the coach stop, I sat waiting for the coach with my dad.

What if she doesn't turn up at the Airport? he asked. "Shut up dad!"
What if she is secretly a man? he continued. "Shut up dad! She isn't a man!"
What if you get shot? You never flown or been to another country, other than your own I sighed "Thanks for the confidence dad."

My dad wasn't helping my nerves, and they got worse. I boarded the coach, sat quietly contemplating what was about to happen. Finally, the airport, and then the plane. I boarded and found my seat and soon I was off. On my way to you.

We will soon be landing in New York, JFK Airport, please take your seats and prepare for landing.

Oh no! Here it was! My nerves were worse than ever!

What if I make a fool of myself? What if she doesn't like me? What if its really awkward and something happens? I couldn't get these thoughts out of my head. Even as I went to find my luggage, and headed outside.

But there you were, getting out of your car. Smiling and happy. I couldn't help but drop my things, run up to you and hug you tightly. I couldn't believe it, I had traveled miles and miles and finally had the girl I love in my arms. It was like the world was a dream. I hoped someone would pinch me to make sure I wasn't dreaming. We spent the time laughing, messing around, having fun.

On our 9 month anniversary you said, Lets go to a restaurant and arcade, it will be fun. I agreed. I just loved being able to spend time with you. Together we enjoyed a lovely meal, sharing what we chose like a couple of goofs, smiling and laughing. Messing around on the machines, as we won the quiz machine together. Your friend laughing at us, as we looked like a pair of idiots trying to hit the light out on that random machine, but we didn't care, as we stood there laughing.

Then the time was over, we left the restaurant . Give me your camera! demanded your friend. So I handed over my camera and we turned to each other. Slowly moving towards each other, our lips met. Your soft lips against mine as we shared this happy moment. *CLICK* With that we had a picture to preserve it forever.

My love for you grew even more; I had never loved someone as much as you.

But then it happened, the day came that I had to board another plane. The plane back home. We were quiet as I packed the bags, knowing what was about to happen. I didn't want to go. I wanted to stay with you forever.

Why does life have to be so cruel?

The journey to the airport was quiet. I tried to be manly and not be too sad. But hey, me and manly don't exactly go together very well. As we took my luggage out the car. I grabbed you and held you. I didn't want this to end as we both cried because we weren't going to be with each other in that sense again. We would be back to the long distance. I cupped your face as I kissed your lips.

Sorry miss, you can't stop here, its against Airport Security We were being told off for stopping too long, so our goodbye ended and back home I traveled. I will admit it, I cried on that plane, I wanted to be back with you, not flying home. But there wasn't anything that could be done

Back to our long distance relationship. Back to talking each night, you bringing the smile to my face each day we talk but with the added bonus that we know exactly how much we love each other as we look at our hands and see the promise rings we gave each other. Showing that we promised to love each other, only each other.

So when people say that you can't love from a distance, I tell them it is, because we knew it was possible

Because Love Knows No Distance!

Fast forward many years and people maybe wondering what happened.
Did it work out or did we drift apart?
But here we are now happily married and forever together. No more long distance between us and getting to see you smiles every day.
But never forgetting that it started so unsuspectingly and with such a great distance.
A testament to long distance relationships and the truth that they can work. They can work ....

Because Love Knows No Distance!

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Credits:


Story written by myself (bloodghoul2)
Luna- by Emotional - X
Luna- Overlay by BossHoss - X
Luna- Old Overlay Recolour by Nina - X
Luna- by ibook - X
Luna- by Tippy - X
Luna- by Lindemann - X
Luna- by Rat - X
Luna- by TanuKyle - X
The picture taken by the friend mentioned in the story - X

Code by Maruun