My First Crush

My name is Daisy, and I’m in eighth grade.

That’s when I first saw my crush.

He was a new student, but I had no idea which class he was joining. I only saw him standing in the school office.

He was so handsome.

Tall, cute… with pink lips, fair skin, and hair that looked like Tom Cruise’s.

I swear, I fell for him right then and there.

But I didn’t even know his name or which class he belonged to.

The school bell was about to ring, so I hurried to my classroom.

The first period was Math.

Ugh… it was so boring.

Seriously, who even invented Math?

I was complaining to my best friend, Barren.

We’ve been best friends since preschool.

She has beautiful brown hair, hazel eyes, and the sweetest personality. She’s honestly like the sister I never had.

Daisy: “Barren! You won’t believe what happened this morning! I saw this boy on my way to class… He’s seriously so handsome! I don’t even know how to explain it! I completely lost my mind.”

Barren: “Okay… but first tell me this. What were you even doing in the school office?”

Daisy: “Ugh, don’t even ask! Mr. Yoon, the P.E. teacher, caught me because I wore the wrong school shoes.”

I showed her my shoes with an embarrassed smile.

Barren: “You’re seriously impossible. Do you walk around half-asleep or something? Anyway… did you finish the Math homework?”

My smile disappeared instantly.

Daisy: “Areee… I totally forgot! Mr. Wang is going to kill me today!”

Mr. Wang was both our homeroom teacher and our Math teacher.

Barren: “Now what are you going to do? Mr. Wang already picks on you all the time.”

Daisy: “There’s no time left to finish it! What am I supposed to do?”

Just then, Mr. Wang walked into the classroom.

The class monitor stood up immediately.

Monitor: “Everyone, stand! Sir is here.”

The whole class stood up together.

Class: “Good morning, Sir!”

As I slowly lifted my head to greet him…

My eyes landed on someone standing near the front.

My heart skipped a beat.

It was him.

The same boy I had seen in the office this morning.

Daisy (whispering): “Barren… it’s him! The boy I told you about this morning!”

Barren glanced toward him.

Barren: “Wow… you’re right. He’s really handsome… so cute… and so tall.”

A huge smile spread across my face.

Daisy: “See? I told you.”

Mr. Wang: “Class, we have a new student joining us today. His name is Noah Martin. He’s a transfer student, so please make him feel welcome.”

Then he looked at the new boy.

Mr. Wang: “Noah, why don’t you introduce yourself?”

The boy gave a small nod before facing the class.

Noah: “Hello, everyone. My name is Noah Martin. I’m half Canadian and half Korean, so my Korean isn’t perfect yet. I really enjoy playing football. Thank you.”

I couldn’t take my eyes off him.

The moment he started speaking, it felt like he had this incredible glow around him.

His voice…

His smile…

Everything about him made my heart race.

Then Mr. Wang looked around the classroom.

Mr. Wang: “Noah, you can take the empty seat behind Daisy.”

My heart almost jumped out of my chest.

Behind me…?

I quickly sat up straight, trying to act normal. I casually brushed my hair behind my shoulder before stealing a glance at him.

He walked over…

Sat down…

And completely ignored me.

…Hmm.

I guess he didn’t even notice I existed.

The morning classes finally came to an end.

It was lunchtime.

Barren and I were walking toward the cafeteria when I suddenly stopped.

My eyes widened.

Daisy: “Oh no! I left my wallet in my school bag!”

Barren: “Then I’ll come with you.”

Daisy: “No, it’s okay. You go ahead and get in line. I’ll be back in a minute.”

Barren: “Alright… but hurry!”

Daisy: “I will!”

Without wasting another second, I ran all the way back to the classroom.

Luckily, no one was there.

I quickly opened my bag, grabbed my wallet, and let out a sigh of relief.

Daisy (thinking): Found it!

I zipped my bag shut and started humming to myself as I walked toward the classroom door, my head lowered.

Then—

BAM!

I walked straight into someone.

The impact made me stumble backward, and my wallet slipped from my hand, scattering coins and cards across the floor.

“Ouch…”

I looked up.

My heart stopped.

It was Noah.

For a brief moment, neither of us said a word.

His eyes met mine.

The hallway suddenly felt strangely quiet.

What was he still doing here…?

To Be Continued…

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