Kate POV:
I don't know why I'm writing all this down, but every time I think about Kevin Finch, my thoughts feel too big to keep in my head.
Kevin… he's attractive in a way that's hard to explain. Not just looks — it's the way he carries himself, the way he speaks gently, the way he thinks about other people before himself. He's kind, caring, and honestly the sweetest person I've ever met.
Sometimes I catch myself staring at him and then pretend I'm not. It doesn't work.
I wrote it here so I don't forget:Next year, on my birthday, my only wish is to finally be Kevin's girlfriend.
I think I first realized how deep my feelings were at the amusement park. I was terrified that on the roller coaster my hands were shaking so badly and I grabbed his arm without even thinking. Instead of laughing at me, he leaned closer and told me I'd be okay.That moment… something inside me changed.
Since then, I've been a little obsessed with him. Not in a weird way I just think about him more than I should. A lot more.
When I got sick, he took care of me like it was the most normal thing in the world. He kept checking on me, bringing me water, talking softly so I wouldn't feel worse. I still remember him sitting beside me, telling me I'd be fine.
And when I almost drowned… I can never forget how fast he reacted. One second I was panicking in the water, and the next, he was there, pulling me out. My chest still tightens when I think about it.
The kidnapping… I don't even want to write those details. But Kevin was there. He found me. He didn't stop until he did.
I also wrote about my mistakes like my first kiss. It wasn't with him. And I wish it had been. I regret the old one, but when Kevin kissed me, it felt gentle and safe. Something warm. Something different from anything I've ever known.
There are so many things about him I love noticing:He's taller than me but always bends down a little when talking so we're on the same level.He controls his anger around me even when he's frustrated.He understands the things I've been through and never uses them against me.He calms me when I cry.He tells jokes so bad that they somehow make me laugh.His hugs make the world feel steady again.And when he quietly presses a soft kiss to my forehead, all my fear disappears.
It's been almost a year that I've known him as a classmate, as a friend, as my sister-in-law's brother, and as the person my heart keeps choosing every single time.
So this is my last line for today:
Kevin Finch, I love you as deep as the Pacific Ocean.And one day… I'm ready to be Mrs. Finch.