Just Wait

A Story by Babypax

You stop aging at 18 until you find your love. That way you can both grow old together.

Im 18. Ive been like this for 20 years. All my friends already have kids and are almost 40. They found love so why cant i? Ive been waiting and waiting but nothing happens. He has to be out there. I cant stay this young forever. I want a family and someone to love forever. Am i not good enough? What if he is already dead. What is he was just born and i have to wait another 18 years. I hate waiting. I dont even have parents to talk to. They already grew old and passed away. No siblings either, one of me was all my parents could handle. All i want to do is grow up. What if there is only one person for me and i never find him. Negativity is overflowing my mind. What if i jumped off the roof and ended all this waiting. Yes thats what i will do. I will eat my last meal then jump at 11:59 exactly. I cant go another year of 18. Its 11:50 and im at the top. Mostly looking at the view when i hear a door open. 11:52. He is so amazing. Im already lost in those deep blue eyes. 11:55. He stands on the ledge and screams that he is done waiting. 11:57. I speak up and tell him im still waiting to. He turns around and i can see it in his eyes that the wait is over. 11:58. I pulled him off the ledge and told him i loved him. I said it as if ive known him forever. He says it back and i finally realize that he was worth waiting for. 12:01.