All's fair in love and abbreviations

Abbreviations: shortening of the meaning, or just the phrase?

I think back to my high school freshman boyfriend who, bless his heart, was a bit of a jump start on the affection wagon. Let me break the time line down for you like this:

Day 1-10: copious amounts of "AIM convos".

Day 10: group movie venture. hand holding. (gasp.)

Day 12: New Years' Eve. Awkward cuddling infront of friends. Awkward kiss in front of friend cheerleading the moment, who we will refer to as "the instigator".
Day 12-13:

AIM profile update:

ilu ari!! <3 1.1.05

"ilu"? First of all, what the hell is that. Secondly, if you're going to spout off bits of warmth on a public electronic forum, at least keep it classy; being 15 is no excuse.(This coming from an adherent to the "fuck bitches get money" AIM-quote-post-cult. Right.) Further, we have been dating for roughly...50 minutes. We have been "involved" for 3 days. Maybe. Hand holding and forced peck later and you love me? Uh. I wonder what you tell the lunch ladies who serve you those fries you're so jazzed about. 

What made this all the more intriguing was the lack of vocal confirmation. Sure, the kid could type 3 words (Oh sorry it was letters. Letters?! Ugh.) and post it on his "every important detail you could ever know about me ever" profile, but he was lacking the personal touch. I guess sideways hearts don't translate to speech? Must look into that. 

Obviously this blossomed into a steady, healthy relationship filled with many, many ilu's and the occasional hand grab. By that I mean, he refused to sit with me and my friends at lunch. We made out in a movie theatre about 5 times while my friend, the instigator, sat two seats over. (I was not allowed to go on "dates"). I ultimately had to bring the warm, gooey ilu-fest to an end after getting grounded. If we couldn't get hot and steamy on a Friday night, what was the point?