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***Everyone take your seats. Teacher shouted. I sat beside Anna.

Jane: Anna! Who is Eric. I have never seen him before.

Anna: what? He was in my class last year. He joined school at the beginning of last year. Have you never seen him.

Jane: no. I have never seen him

Anna: hahaha. Oh Jane. You are so funny.

Jane: how so? I am serious. I have never seen him in my life.

Anna: I know. I believe you. I know you were never interested in dating anyone from school to begin with. So I am sure you wouldn’t have notice him before.

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Anna and I was in separate class last year. But that doesn’t mean we don’t see each other. We always go to basketball practice together. What surprising is Eric was in this school for one whole year and I have never seen him.

Anna: you know Eric is really popular with girls. Even Lisa has been eyeing on him for quiet a time.

Jane: what a about you?

I asked jokingly

Anna: hah! I am happy with my life. I don’t need some handsome guy.

Jane: you only need zack. Haha

Anna: obviously! He is my boyfriend.

****Sssh! Stop talking girls. I am your homeroom teacher Ms.Rose....”

Anna: first day and we are filled with homework. Seriously what am I going to do in knowing Algebra in the future. It’s not like I will become a mathematician. This is frustrating. I thought teacher will be start syllabus tomorrow. But no, they had to start today, on the first day. Who does that?

Jane: I know what will cheer you up. Coach said we will start practice from today onward as inter school cup will be held earlier than last year.

Anna: yay. Finally some happy news. You know this time boys team is also quiet strong. Most of the boys in our class will be in the team. Alex, beck, John and Eric too.

Jane: Eric plays too? Is he strong player?

Anna: yeah. He plays for ACE too. Just like you. He is really good at studying, sports and also good looking. Are you falling for Jane?

Jane: you know me, I am not interested in starting a relationship.

Anna: I know! Even if the sky fall down, you won’t think about guys. All things aside. You need to be a tougher this year. Jane you cannot let other bully ok. Being gental will not serve you this year. There is a high competition for your position. Remember this. Ok?

Jane: yes captain.

Anna: that’s my girl.

Wow he is basketball too. I can see him more often. I can see those beautiful eyes again in the evening. I just can’t wait to see him. I feel sorry that I lied to Anna. I just don’t know how I feel about Eric. Its different. I want to know him. I want be near him. Do I have a crush on him? Is this possible? I finally like someone?

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