if you see him, say Hi
Dear Alex Britt,
I’m so so sorry. I was a complete idiot in high school. Now, looking back at these pictures and reading what you wrote on the back of them…all I can do is type these words and hope that someday you google yourself and it leads you here.
I couldn’t see how extremely cool you were, and are probably still. I was waiting for someone else to ask me to prom senior year and he never did. So when you asked me in Mr. Hardy’s art class in front of everyone I had to say yes. And instead of taking it in stride, I let my preconceived notions of what senior prom is SUPPOSED to be get in the way of what was true, genuine affection on your part.
The only think I can say is, I had no idea how much you really liked me. I was too much a girl of the 80’s to even consider opening my heart to a way cooler throw-back Mod like yourself. And even when Jen tried to beat it into my head how poorly I was treating you, I just didn’t listen.
Hopefully, you found true love in Oregon. A girl who appreciates all you have to give and isn’t hung up on your shitty, bass playing best friend. You’re right, the signals I was receiving were diverted and deceiving. Too bad I didn’t get the message.
Hope you are well.
Love,
Jodie