Is it a Fairytale?

I read an entry in The 21st Century magazine called "Storybook Love" by Lori Kessler. It was about how she felt about "fairy-tales" type love, and her own experience with a guy she met skiing in 7th Grade, Anthony. When they met, they instantly became friends and found they had much in common. The only problem was Lori had to leave 2 days later, and Anthony lived 8 hours away. Her parents tried to discourage her from her "puppy love" with him, but they wrote letters and continue to see each other to this day. In fact, he has invited her to join him at his Prom and graduation. For one, I think it's good to stay friends with someone, but she has to be careful not to fall into the trap of early love. I hope they continue to stay friends, and maybe someday they will get married. But I think for now they should concentrate on school and not do something they will later regret. It takes a minute to make a friend, but a lifetime to make a marriage.