The excitement of chance encounters

The possibility of running into my crush at any moment kept me on my toes. My heart would race at the mere thought of a chance encounter in the hallway or cafeteria. To manage these feelings, I tried to treat these meetings as casually as possible. I'd remind myself that my crush was just another person, with their own insecurities and desires to be loved. This perspective helped me stay calm and collected during our interactions.

When we did cross paths, I made an effort to maintain eye contact and offer a warm, genuine smile. I found that focusing on being present and attentive, rather than overthinking the situation, made our conversations flow more naturally.