I met a girl in 11th grade; she was in 10th

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I met a girl in 11th grade; she was in 10th. At first, I didn’t have any feelings for her, but over time, I felt drawn to her. There was something captivating about the way she spoke to others, her voice, her eyes, and her hair. We didn’t interact much because we came from different social circles. I was shy and considered a bit of a nerd, so I never had the courage to approach her, especially since she already had a boyfriend.
When I moved up to 12th grade, her boyfriend switched schools, and they broke up. One day, I saw a screenshot on her story of a chat with a guy who flirted with her, and she responded with some harsh words. That made me happy, but a month later, she posted that she was in a relationship with someone else. I was shocked but couldn’t stop thinking about her until I graduated.
After taking a year off from studies for personal reasons, I'm now heading to college in a different city. I found out that she’s still in our hometown and attending a local college. I doubt she even remembers me at this point.
It wasn’t the kind of heartbreak people usually talk about, but it did hurt. Now, it’s just a memory. I’ve moved on, and though I don’t think we’ll ever cross paths again, well, that’s life for you ?.

Last updated on:2024-10-23T13:19:27+05:30

Comments (10)

EndofLove
EndofLove 1 y ago

It sounds like you've grown a lot since then. That's a great accomplishment.

Petunia
Petunia 1 y ago

It's interesting to reflect on past experiences and see how they've shaped you.

Devonleo
Devonleo 1 y ago

At least you have a good story to tell your friends and future partners.

RVVoiceless

Life is full of twists and turns. Sometimes, things don't go as planned, but that's part of the journey.

FallenAngel

You never know what the future holds. Maybe you'll run into her someday in a completely unexpected place.

KuhuTom11
KuhuTom11 1 y ago

College is a great time to meet new people and start fresh. You'll find someone amazing.

StormySoul
StormySoul 1 y ago

Even though it didn't work out, it's nice to have a cherished memory from that time.

UnluckyB
UnluckyB 1 y ago

Glad to hear you've moved on. Sometimes, it's best to let go and focus on what's ahead.

EmmaRany
EmmaRany 1 y ago

It's always easier to look back and see the missed opportunities. Maybe things happened for a reason.

Hayley
Hayley 1 y ago

This is so relatable. I've had similar experiences where I admired someone from afar but never had the courage to make a move.