Why Alec?

Why do I love Alec? There are so many reasons.. *smile* That's what this page is for.


How long ago was it? About two years? I was (and still am) a huge Fushigi Yuugi fan, so naturally when Caitlin drew my attention to Yuu Watase's latest series, I was intrigued. One day, she was showing me and my friend Ida pictures from AnC online, and she asked us which guy we thought was the cutest. Both me and Ida said Aki, which lead to Cait informing us that we were very wrong, that Tooya was the best looking one of the three. This sparked my interest even more, and soon I was reading the manga (thanks to the wonderful people that translated it - you're all too awesome for words! I thank you from the bottom of my heart! ^^). I can clearly remember Cait trying to "fix me up" with Yuuhi... *giggle* Oh, that was funny. Don't get me wrong, now. I love Yuuhi, I really do. In fact, I guess you could say that I have a mini crush on him. ^^ It just didn't seem to be working out, though. You see, whenever I first meet the cast of characters for a new anime or manga series, I can usually guess just from looks and a little info who my favorite character will be. It's always been that way, be it in Fushigi Yuugi, Final Fantasy 6, or anything else that I've watched or played. And while I really did feel myself growing fonder and fonder of Yuuhi, it still didn't feel quite right. It was like something was missing, something important. I didn't mention it, though, until I met HIM - then there was no going back.
As soon as I first saw Alec, I forgot every other character. It truly was love at first sight. I still remember going online and searching for information on this elusive genius, coming up with only slightly more than I knew about him already. When I mentioned this to Caitlin, she happily told me that Alec was the guy she'd had picked out for me from the very start, but that she feared I wouldn't get to know him well enough to fall for him, being a more minor character and all. Yes, I realized that he wasn't one of the main characters. I also came to accept that he wouldn't be in the manga nearly as much as the others. Did that stop me? Oh, no way. In fact, it only made me want to learn more about him. Soon, I was head-over-heels in love with Alexander O. Howell, with no way to turn back. Not that I'd want to, of course. ^^
In time, my love for Alec had grown to immense proportions. I still find it hard to put how I feel for him into words, which is why I sound so awkard right now. You'd be surprised by just how difficult it is to express your love for someone. Well, this is my way of attempting to tell the world how much I cherish, adore, and love Alexander. This shrine is dedicated completely to him, my dear video-game-playing-anime-watching-genius. I love you, Alec - forever and always.

What else? Oh, I'm not done yet. *grin*
His hair. It's gorgeous! Long, flowing blond locks... and he braids it! Wai~! ^_^
His eyes. Those amazing lavendar pools of light that reflect his gentleness and caring... they're windows to his beautiful soul.
His otaku-ness. He loves anime and video games! How cool is that, I ask you? He's just as obsessed as the rest of us crazy otaku. *grin* I love it!
His sweet and gentle nature. The boy is an angel, I swear.
The glasses. They're just so cute! Eeee! I love guys with glasses. i can't help it. It's a weakness of mine. *giggle*