Everyone experiences love in their lives, whether it is silly or serious. Love is versatile, felt for friends, family and significant others.

While Valentine’s Day has become known as a “Hallmark Holiday,” the day still represents the most important force in the world: love. And that is still worth celebrating.

In honor of that notion, here’s a collection of “13 Word Love Stories” from students, who share their experiences with young love.

“I ‘accidentally’ told my freshman boyfriend that I loved him, then I cried.”

♥ Alicea Baylacq

“The first time I went to his house, we took pictures with goats.”

♥ Kirsty Star

“She was attacked by bugs, her eye was swollen shut, still looked hot.”

♥ Owen Waite

“For dinner we had Panda Express and after he yakked on Heart Hill.”

♥ Yasmine Lunar

“My boyfriend and I like playing competitive tongue tag; it gets pretty intense.”

♥ Tori Brown

“I knew I loved her when she threw up all over my shoes.”

♥ Connor Moynihan