what boys who love you do

Have you ever loved, my friend? Have you ever been loved in return? I have loved twice and been loved once. I can see the difference between the fairy tale sort of love and the true real life love that will last with you until you're both buried. Have you ever loved a boy so much you were frightened by the power of your own emotions? Felt like you would die if he ever left you. Known you would endure anything to be with him? I know how that feels.
And I know that it's not real.

A boy who loves you will say it. He may not say it in front of his friends or his mom, but he says it. And when he does, you know he means it.

The boy who loves you will lie to you. He'll tell you the truth later. But he will lie.

A boy who loves you will check out other girls. But the only one he ogles is you.

The boy who loves you will fart and hold your head under the covers. In fact, few gestures convey true love more than this one.

A boy who loves you knows where you're ticklish, but he'll only use that knowledge to make you smile against your will.

The boy who loves you will do everything within his power to make you laugh when you're mad at him. Not to get himself out of trouble, but because he hates seeing you unhappy. And, well, yeah, to get himself out of trouble.

A boy who loves you will forget to call when he gets home. But when he does call, you can hear how sorry he is.

The boy who loves you will not cheat on you. Period. And if he does, he will tell you and beg your forgiveness.

A boy who loves you will mention the fifteen pounds you gained, but he won't find you any less attractive.

The boy who loves you will think you're sexy when you're wearing a faded t-shirt and flannel pajama pants. He'll tell you so, too, but you won't believe him. Believe him.

A boy who loves you will surreptitiously slap your ass in public. It's not because he's showing dominance. He just can't believe how cute your ass is in those pants.

The boy who loves you will hold you as you sob uncontrollably because your bunny rabbit died. He'll probably cry too. And he won't mind your makeup running into his shirt.

A boy who loves you doesn't care that your hair isn't perfect. He'll just brush it back so he can see your beautiful eyes anyway.

The boy who loves you will show you off to his friends and family. And if he doesn't it's because he's ashamed of them, not you.

A boy who loves you will pay your way. But he also wants you to pitch in too.

The boy who loves you doesn't care what your parents think of him. But at the same time, he wants them to like him.

A boy who loves you may hate your favorite band, but he will take you to their show just so he can see you cry happy tears when they play your favorite song.

The boy who loves you will dance with you. Even if he doesn't want to.

A boy who loves you wants to have sex with you. But he knows he doesn't need to.

The boy who loves you will punch out a guy who tries to grab you. But he's not dumb enough to go to jail for it. Run!

A boy who loves you will annoy the shit out of you. Just remember you do the same to him.

The boy who loves you will call you a bitch when you fight. But when you fight, you are one.

A boy who loves you won't always want to cuddle you. So just cuddle him.

The boy who loves you would kill for you. Or die for you. Try not to put him in that position if you can help it.

A boy who loves you will expect you to cook for him. He knows you're not his mom, but that doesn't exempt you from making sandwiches.

The boy who loves you knows you have guy friends. He won't be jealous when you meet them for lunch. He expects the same courtesy when he sees his female friends.

A boy who loves you might leave you, but that doesn't mean that the love wasn't real. Your life isn't over.

The boy who loves you will never put you down to make himself feel big or to manipulate you. He'll want you to be as proud of yourself as he is of you.

A boy who loves you will let you do as you please. Until you get stupid, then he'll have to say something.

The boy who loves you will never intimidate you. He doesn't need to feel empowered by that. He get enough of a rush by having you as his girlfriend.

A boy who loves you will kiss you in a public place just to make you feel like a princess. Just don't expect it to be too public a place.

The boy who loves you will never make you feel endangered. If he feels you're threatened, he will protect you.

A boy who loves you will pick you up off the floor when you fall down, but he won't hold you up as you walk.

The boy who loves you will stop you when you get out of control. Even if you feel like he's being controlling, at that moment, he's scared for your safety.

A boy who loves you will let his friends pick on you to your face so you know you're accepted, but he won't allow it when you're not there.

The boy who loves you will not hit you. He will want to. But he won't, even if you hit him.

A boy who loves you will take the razor from you when you're suicidal. And he will shake your shoulders and ask you what's wrong. Tell him.

The boy who loves you will touch your life, no matter how long he's in it. Cherish the time you have and learn from the loss when he goes. Another boy can and will love you like that. Just watch out for the ones that don't.