He Said She Said

Hailey

Hello, my name is Hailey Bloom. I live in a town called Fair burn, in South Dakota. I live with my mom, and only my mom. My dad is in jail for abusing my mom. I'm seventeen years old and very isolated. My best friend is named Cooper Jennings. He lives right next door to me. People at your school think we're dating because we're always together, but we're not. We've been best friends since we were seven. He knows everything about me and my life. As do i for hi m. I've been his shoulder to cry on when his mom died, after every breakup, and when he broke his leg skating last summer. He knows exactly how i am. He knows hot to act when i have my mood sings. He's just always there for me.
Well I'm very shy and don't have many friends. I have many phobias and stay inside a lot. A lot of people try to talk to me, but i think they won't like me so i shy away from them. I care so much about what other people think of me, even though i shouldn't . People call me cute, pretty, beautiful, but i just don't see it. I'm very self conscious. I weigh 100 pounds. I have long black hair, with side bangs and I'm 5'4 inches tall. I only wear skinny jeans. People make fun of me by calling me emo and whatnot. I guess if they say i am, then i am right? But whatever. All i need is Cooper and no one will change that.
I have been so confused lately. I don't know what i have to live for, and maybe I'm just taking up space. Should i end my life? i mean, the only thing keeping me alive is Cooper. He is my world. When I'm not with him, i fall into a deep depression. I don't know how he does it, but he makes me the happiest girl ever when I'm with him. When we leave each other, it's just the hardest thing. I'm really starting to think I'm in love with him, but i don't know what love feels like. I really think it is love. It feels like my heart beats for Cooper. He doesn't know how i feel though. I really want to tell him, but I'm scared he doesn't feel the same way. So I think I'm just going to keep this my little secret for now.

Tonight Cooper came into my room through the window. We sat on my floor for about two hours talking about absolutely nothing. We eventually moved to my bed, snuggled and fell asleep together. He sends shivers down my spine. He is my other half.
When we woke up, he was holding me tight in his arms. He whispered in my ear, "I don't ever want to let you go. You're my best friend in the whole world."
He gave me a kiss on the forehead and left. As soon as i saw him running across my lawn i broke down. What does he mean by best friend ever? I know we're best friends, but last night it felt like he likes me a lot. These mixed signals are killing me.