You don't realize how much you miss someone until they're back

I was at work, must have been two weeks ago, and this guy walked by who looked just like my friend Johnny.
Johnny had moved to Hawaii with his family last summer so his younger sister could attend Hawaii University to study medicine. Johnny and I had never been really close. He was a senior when I was a freshman in high school (I graduated last year). He was also our rotc unit's executive officer (second in command, but xo pretty much does everything). He played saxophone for our school bands and I'd see him at church every now and then. So we were pretty much friends by association, and convenience, but we had never really hung out outside of school. Then that year he graduated and left for college. I didn't think he'd really care about me after he moved on in the real world because we weren't close friends, or as close as I would have liked us to be. We kept in touch sparingly and rarely over the internet craze myspace, it was easier that way and less awkward than calling or writing. So although I missed him, I tried not to let it interfere with my life, and I didn't....until now.

So when I saw him I thought it was a fluke. But I saw him once again just the other day. I was at work behind the counter at President Tuxedo in our mall and he went to walk by, did a double take, and came right over. I was so happy to see him. He had always given me butterflies, and that moment was no different. Crystal was also working so I stepped out and talked to him for a minute.

But I didn't think he would be just as happy to see me as well. The smile on his face told me he was... unless he's just a really good actor. He said he only planned on staying a few weeks, and I tried to convince him to at least stay for the whole summer so we could make time to hang out. I had never been that forward with him but it just came out so naturally. He said after he gets his number transfered from hawaii that he'll give me his number so we don't have to message back and forth. He had to hurry and go though because his ride was waiting for him and I didn't get a chance to give him my number. I wasn't going to pass up this opportunity so I messaged him on myspace with my number and told him I was free saturday night. But since he just got back he said he didn't have a car yet but that If we could meet somewhere he was sure he'd be able to find a ride. Just by the way he composed the reply I knew he meant it,... unless he's just a really good writer.

I'm waiting for a reply back from him so we can make plans, but I don't know if I should expect him to go through with them or not. We've never hung out just the two of us ever doing anything. And online he has all these really good looking girls commenting on his myspace page, and he's got a lot of pictures with really really good looking girls smoking and drinking and I'm just not sure what kind of guy he is anymore, and if he'll really want to hang out with someone less attractive than those girls or than himself. He used to be so sweet and genuine, and I really hope that's the Johnny I get to see this weekend.

I never realized how much I missed him. It's been almost a year since he moved and I've only thought of him occassionally, but just seeing him again brought back a rush of emotions I haven't felt for him in a long time. I guess you could say I have a "crush" on him, but I can't help he's goodlooking and if he's the Johnny I remember, smart funny and intelligent as well. Johnny and I have only ever been friends in the past, but just maybe there's something more.

has anyone else ever felt like this? had an acquaintance or friend return out of nowhere and suddenly there could be sparks? or have you hoped for sparks? This feeling is amazing and terrifying at the same time, and I just wonder if anyone else is in a similiar situation. Maybe some advice, like if maybe I'm reading too far into this, and what should I do when (or if) we do see each other again.