Teenager in love, i need help.

Back in grades 7 and 8 I know this girl in my class who has a crush on me. Back then she wasn't as attractive as she is now, because she had: some pimples around her forehead; long, messy and greasy hair; and she is kind of chubby. The reason I know that...

she had liked me is because another girl in our class told me this in the seventh grade, but I never really believed her then, until I started to notice that the girl (the one that used to like me) was constantly looking at me, and when I turned to look at her she would quicky look away, ocassionally blushing (yes, she did blush!). I had thought about asking her out then because I'm not that type of guy who really goes for looks (I'm not so very good looking myself either), but then I backed out because I was too shy, and she also never really did do anything to get my attention either.

And now we're both in the 12th grade, and she has changed in appearance in so many ways. She is now: very beautiful; she has no pimples or acne at all, got a little bit skinnier; she now has very beautiful and straight, non-greasy hair. I'd never really noticed it then but now I can't stop looking at her, her eyes and her white smile are truly beautiful. And to top it off she also has a great personality: she is thoughtful for her teachers and others; she is kind and generous, and would almost always help her classmates in class with a smile on her face. Because we are both still in the same class, we sometimes come unintentionally close to each other. During those times I can really feel my heart pumping much faster and my legs and chest weakens with desire for her. I don't think she is just some crush I have, she is my first love! OK, I admit, up to this point I DO sound kind of corny and lame.

Now I look at myself, then I turn to look at her, and then I look at myself again, I have realise I will never stand a chance of going out with her, not in my lifetime at least. She is too perfect for me, she is everything and I am not. I mean I am not intelligent like her, I don't have a pretty face like her, my personality is average and hers is brilliant. Admittedly she deserves a better guy than me.

And also she doesn't pay me the same attention she had done back in grades 7 and 8. She now barely looks at me and I don't see that shy and blushing feeling she used to have when she talks to me here and there. I guess it is obvious that she does not have any love interest in me at all.

But then I can't stop thinking about her, the more I tell myself to stop thinking about her, her image will magically appear in my mind constantly; it's contagious! Now that high school for us will end very shortly, I feel it is time that I should at least ask how she feels about me. But what are the chances that she would go out with me? 1 in 1,000,000? I know for a fact that it would hurt a lot if I get rejected by her.

What should I do? I really don't know how to handle this situation at the moment, I need advise. I am in love with this girl whom I regretfully did not ask out when I had the chance. And with grade 12 coming to an end shortly, I know I will never see her again.

wow hunny what you said is beautiful and i understand how scared and confused you are. Your not giving yourself enough credit though, you'll never know how she feels unless you ask her. Rejection hurts, but never knowing will eat you up inside! I really think you should try to slowly get closer to her, dont rush things, but make time for her, try to make plans with her. When the time is right tell her exactly how u feel, because like i said, what you said is beautiful, and any girl that hears a guy tell her this unexpectidly will undoubtfully get buterflies and feel her heart pound too. Just give it a try, you'll never know unles you take a chance. Just think positivly, if she rejects you then at least you wont be stressing anymore. Good luck, i hope you dont get hurt. And I would really really appreciate it if u read my question too please. its under Please HELP my account name is xchelsey

Perhaps she doesn't have interest anymore because she thinks she never has a chance with you?

Old flames tend to catch on fire quickly

Do something romantic with her and ask her how she feels. All those wonderful things you just professed on this message board - Tell them to her! You never know until you try!

you need to approach the girl and tell her how you feel about her. admit that you were not interested in her in the seventh grade but now you have matured and would like to get to know her better. tell me how it goes.

well the best thing for you to do before youll have to wait till the ten year reunion to see her again is to ask her out she could be the love of you life an she is much more mature than she was in the7th grade so those feelings wont be on her face