Crazy Little Thing Called L-O-V-E

Crazy Little Thing Called L-O-V-E

                Who are you looking at? I asked him. He was my ultimate best friend, my true companion for the past five years. I saw him looking at the group of cheerleaders in front of him. I saw her. She was the girl he always talks to, Jane. Who wouldn’t like her anyways? She’s pretty, smart and well, just gorgeous. My best friend must have fallen for her, too.

                Thirty minutes till our next class. We were in the hallway when someone patted me on my shoulder. It was Jane. We’re on the same class.

                “Hey,” she called.

“May I join you, guys?” she asked.

Flinn looked at me and I could sense that he wanted me to tell her that it’s alright. I felt a little uneasy with her. I’m standing beside an almost perfect girl and that makes me look like her maid. Flinn and Jane were the only two having fun together so I left them talking and proceeded to my class.

No one could tell if I’m feeling bad or not, actually, no one cares at all. I’m not as pretty as her and I’m also not smart like Einstein. I’m just your typical girl who always wears t-shirts and jeans. That’s pretty much everything about me. Oh, I almost forgot, did I mention that I’m a little bit in love with my best friend, Flinn?

He approached me. Maybe he knew that I felt bad about everything, about him setting me aside to talk to her and leaving me speechless.

“Hannah, are you alright?” he asked putting his hand on my shoulder. I felt electricity with his touch and I just can’t hide how I truly felt. I know I don’t have the right to be mad so I replied, “Yeah, why not?”

The next day was Valentine’s Day. I know what’s going to happen today, Flinn would go to school with flowers and then give it to Jane. Then they will live happily ever after. Isn’t that a good love story? A love between a cheerleader and a sweet, cute, over-protective, not-so-popular guy in school. It’s so not. Even if they look good together, I won’t let my best friend be together with a girl whom almost all of the guys chases. Don’t get me wrong but I just care for him. (Although I’ve been thinking that being with me is really the best. Well, too bad I can’t fight destiny with my bare hands.)

I got so nervous when I entered the classroom. I know I’m right. The room was full of petals. I could smell the sweet scent of roses. It was just beautiful. But where are the people? Sooner or later, maybe, Flinn would pop-out and tell me to go outside because he wants to confess to Jane. I know, right? Jane, Jane, Jane… Does she know how lucky she is?

And I was right. Flinn did appear in front of me. Okay, I’m gonna leave now. I’m not gonna ruin your Valentine’s Day. I said looking at him straight in the eyes with a straight face. What? He asked as if he doesn’t know anything at all.

“Aren’t you gonna confess to Jane?” I asked.

“Jane? Why her?” he asked me back. Oh well, this conversation is leading to something. J

I said: She’s a girl who has everything, the one perfect for you. As your best friend, I know who you would probably like. And you know I am never wrong.

I was surprised when he took my hand. It was warm. I never imagined that someday we will lead to this. He kissed me on the lips and left me hanging without a word. This time, you’re wrong, he whispered. Because I’ve fallen in love with you. -Crazy Little Thing Called L-O-V-E