Eye Contact

Write about two people seeing each other for the first time.

Have you ever had a person you just had an instant connection with? Emily was that person for me. 

I met Emily years ago, but not really. You see, we were fifth grade pen pals. Now it is senior year and my parents arranged for me to fly to Charlotte to meet her. I cannot wait to see her in person. I've seen pictures and heard her stories, but real life meetings are just another story.

Plans had been made for her to meet me at the airport, at baggage claim. The second the wheels of the jet touched down, the butterflies in my stomach started. The butterflies only got stronger as I started walking to baggage claim. As soon as I saw that chestnut mane, I knew it was her. 

"Emily," I called out. 

She turned around. 

As she flung her arms around me, I knew our letters weren't a lie, we really did share a friendship chemistry. Not that you could help it around Emily. Her effervescent personality was contagious. We were both talking over each other. The southern drawl in her voice made me want to listen to her talk, but her constant questions forced me to answer. 

"We can't spend our whole trip in the airport," Emily drawled. "Lets get moving."

Just like that, we were off to enjoy an amazing week together. It all started with a fifth grade project. Seven years later and I am pretty sure I have a forever friend.