The Course Of True Love
They met each night beneath the banyan tree under his hotel balcony; their young bodies entwined like its endless roots. He quoted Romeo and Juliet and she wondered if there could be anything more romantic than forbidden love.
But a week later, only his initials remained, carved beside hers on the thickest of the spindly stems. She borrowed the book and read to the end. The fate of her Verona self shocked her. Was love just a death sentence? She swore off boys and returned to her studies. Junior High was too important to miss.
elmowrites 
Sensible girl
I wonder how long her self-control will last though.
Ah, the heartache of teen loves. Great story.
If only we all found it so easy to move on!
true that.
Ah young love… There will be another… high school boys are so much more mature. 😀
Are they though?! She might want to stick with the abstinence for a few years yet!
Dear Jem.
Early adolescence is such a tumultuous time of life. Hopefully she’ll have other loves worthy of her attention. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
I’m sure she will; and probably plenty more drama along the way! Thanks.
I still remember my shock when I realized that Romeo and Juliet were just a couple of kids, not adults. Turned me off completely. I still don’t like the story very much.
I agree. It makes for a very different story when you realise their ages; I wanted my characters to be equally young too, hence the Junior High reference.
Swore off boys?
Yeah, I’ll bet!
Sweet sorrow, Jen
For now, at least!
She learned quickly. I hope she remembers the lesson!
Do any of us?!
First love is always painful when it ends.
Absolutely. I think we all know that heartbreak
What a lovely, sensitive first love story. The trying to understand as only a teenager can. I’m sure she won’t swear off love for ever though!
I hope not, jenne! Thanks for visiting.
I could see it coming. He was the ROOT of all evil. 🙂
LOL, can always rely on you, Russell.
Now there’s a practical young lady! For the moment at least – I’m sure she’ll be persuaded to give it another try.
I’m sure she will too, Sandra. Weren’t we all?
If only Juliet and Romeo could be so sensible. Love this down to earth story!
Thanks!
I’m sure she’ll have others along the way. But, hopefully she’ll take time to focus on what’s important. That age can be wonderful and confusing.
I don’t miss it at all!
Ah, young love. Luckily her priorities are sensible.
Indeed. Love is important but heartbreak not so much!
That was life in the raw.
Thank you!
The all-consuming drama of first love can never be repeated. Good for her to learn the lesson from that story. Let’s hope the next balcony won’t be that out of Cyrano de Bergerac.
Maybe she should just keep away from balconies!
A hard lesson to learn at such a young age. Well done.
Thank you!
First love is mystical. Lovely tale!
Good for her. She took control of her wayward emotions and learned a very valuable lesson. I enjoyed the thoughts behind your story.
Smart girl… boys can wait!