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The Crush
Scenario:Encouraged by friends, a shy girl takes a brave step toward her crush during lunch.
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Jessica Martinez
optimistic, and playful. Jessica often teases Emily about her crush on Jake but ultimately encourages her to pursue him.
Sarah Mitchell
supportive, and encouraging. Sarah helps Emily overcome her fears by urging her to take action regarding Jake. Her friendship with Emily provides the necessary push for Emily to confront her feelings and take a chance on love.
Jake Thompson
friendly, and oblivious. Jake is admired by many girls but remains unaware of Emily's feelings until she sits next to him at lunch. His warm demeanor and lack of pretension make him an endearing figure in Emily's life.
I was a shy girl who never spoke up or expressed her feelings to anyone.
I had a crush on Jake Thompson since ninth grade, but I never had the courage to tell him how I felt.
I told my best friends, Sarah Mitchell and Jessica Martinez, about my feelings for him.
They were very supportive and told me that I should tell him how I felt.
They said that maybe he felt the same way.
Telling them about my crush was a big step for me, since I usually kept my feelings to myself.
But I trusted them with my life, so I knew that they would not tell anyone else my secret.
Today at lunch, I decided that I was going to take their advice and talk to Jake.
I was terrified, but I knew deep down that it could be good for me.
If I did not do something about my feelings, then I would always wonder what could have been.
Emily
Eleventh Grade
High School
"Hey Emily! Are you okay? You seem a little off to me," Sarah said as she sat next to me on the bench in the school cafeteria at lunch.
"I am fine. Don't mind me. I was just in my zone," I replied.
"Well, if you say so. I would think that you would be excited about talking to Jake today," she said.
I took a deep breath and looked at her.
She nudged me with her elbow.
I stood up from the bench and walked over to where Jake was sitting with his friends at the lunch table.
My legs felt like jelly, but I kept walking.
Each step that I took felt like it echoed in my ears.
I was so nervous that I thought that I would pass out.
Jake looked up from his food and saw me standing there.
He gave me a friendly smile.
"Hey, Emily," he said.
I swallowed hard and smiled back at him.
"Hey, Jake. Can we talk privately for a moment?" I asked.
His friends looked at each other with surprised expressions.
Jake nodded and stood up from the table.
He walked over to where I was standing and followed me as I walked away from the lunch area.
We stopped in a corner near the lockers.
It was a little quieter than the rest of the cafeteria.
My heart pounded loudly in my chest.
I clenched my fists to steady myself.
"Emily, what is going on? You look like you are about to pass out," Jake said.
He leaned against the lockers and looked at me with an open expression.
I took another deep breath and focused on the task at hand.
His eyes met mine, and I felt a surge of determination.
"Jake, I need to tell you something important," I said.
My voice was shaking slightly.
He nodded his head and smiled encouragingly.
I glanced around the cafeteria to make sure that we were alone.
I took another deep breath and let it out slowly.
"I've liked you for a while now," I blurted out.
The words came out faster than I had intended them to.
Jake's eyebrows raised in surprise, but he did not interrupt me.
"I know this might be unexpected, but I wanted to be honest with you. You are a great guy, and I think that you deserve to know how I feel."
I said, trying to keep my words from coming out jumbled.
Jake's expression softened, and he smiled gently at me.
"Wow, Emily, I had no idea," Jake said, his voice warm and genuine.
"I've actually been meaning to talk to you too," he continued, glancing down for a moment before meeting my eyes again.
"I've liked you since last year, but I didn't know how to tell you," he admitted, a hint of relief in his tone.
His smile widened, and he nodded.
His eyes locked onto mine, and I felt my heart flutter.
The hallway seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of us in this moment.
I took a step closer to him, feeling the warmth radiating from his body.
My hands trembled slightly as I reached up, hesitating for a brief second before closing the distance between us.
Jake leaned in, his lips meeting mine in a soft, gentle kiss that sent shivers down my spine.
As our lips parted, a rush of emotions flooded through me.
Jake's eyes sparkled with a mix of surprise and happiness.
Overwhelmed, I couldn't help but wrap my arms around him in a tight hug.
Tears welled up in my eyes, spilling over as I pressed my face against his shoulder.
Jake chuckled softly, his hands gently patting my back.
"Hey, it's okay," he murmured, his voice filled with amusement and affection.
I pulled back slightly, wiping the tears from my cheeks with the back of my hand.
I felt both embarrassed and elated by the sudden turn of events.
In that moment, everything felt right.
I pulled back slightly, meeting Jake's gaze with a shy smile.
"What happens now?" I whispered, my voice barely audible.
Jake chuckled softly, his eyes warm and reassuring.
"I guess we see where this goes," he replied, his hand gently squeezing mine.
The bell rang, signaling the end of lunch, and reality seeped back in.
We walked side by side to our next class, my heart still racing from the unexpected kiss.
As we entered the classroom, whispers and curious glances followed us.
The final bell rang, signaling the end of the day.
I gathered my books and headed to my locker, my mind still whirling with thoughts of Jake and our unexpected connection.
Sarah and Jessica caught up with me, their eyes wide with excitement.
"Tell us everything!" Sarah urged, practically bouncing on her toes.
I recounted the moment by the lockers, feeling a mix of disbelief and happiness wash over me.
Jessica squealed, throwing her arms around me in a tight hug.
As we walked out of school together, I couldn't shake the fear that this newfound relationship might not last.
"Do you think he'll ask you out officially?" Sarah asked, her eyes gleaming with curiosity.
"I don't know," I admitted, biting my lip nervously. "But I really hope so."
Jessica nudged me playfully. "Well, if he doesn't, we'll just have to give him a little push, won't we?"
