English Journal

Love At First Sight

I still remember the first moment i set my eyes upon him. The feeling was inexplicable.
It felt like a sudden rush of adrenaline, like a surge of electricity passing through me. With a racing heart and as much courage as i could possibly muster, i managed to stutter, "He- Hel- Hello!". Only to see him raising his eyebrows, letting out a snicker. As he walked past me, i could feel his skin brush against mine. I was in love.

I could literally feel the blood rising up my face. I blushed. My body felt stiff, and i could not move my legs. What an embarrassment! I was a Primary 5 student and i just talked to a complete stranger. Mother had always reminded me, time and time again, not to talk to anyone i didn't know. Being the obedient child i was, I obeyed her every word. Well, i guess he could be an exception.

He was the most charming guy I'd seen. I could get lost in his crystal clear eyes of blue. He exuded such charisma, it was such a task to keep my eyes off him. Ah, how much i longed to know his name. How much i longed for him to smile back at me. How much i longed to be his friend. Or maybe something more.

After much persuasion, my friend accompanied me as i began to follow him as he met his friends. I would pretend to be shopping in every shop he went into and we'd "coincidentally" bump into each other. Even his backview was such great viewing pleasure.

"Eh, Ivan. I've got a feeling the two girls behind are following us."

"Ya. Don't look over yet, but you know the girl on the right? The nerdy one who has zero dressing sense? She said hi to me just now. Haha, what a loser."

Did they make it audible to me on purpose? I guess so. My friend and i exchanged glances. I immediately turned around and walked away. I should have known better! Who was i to talk to him? I was just a plain jane.

Sigh. What a love at first sight.

posted by megan @ 8:01 AM