Chapter 1: James

---Junior Year: AP Biology---

I could not explain how I felt when he walked through those heavy green doors. He had easily become the focal point of my attention. I could not explain just how elated I was without making myself absolutely obvious that I liked- no- that I loved him.

---Flashback---

It all started Sophmore year. I attended another boring sports rally that I had absolutely no interest in. I watched as all the teams made their way to the center of the gym floor. I was "clapping" while talking with all of my friends. Suddenly, when I was about to completely take away all of my attention from the senseless rally, the varsity volleyball team was introduced and I saw him. I had no idea who he was, what his name was, and where he even came from. All I knew was that he was beautiful and his jersey number was 26.  He had his genuine bright smile that lit up the whole room and made me wonder about him all throughout the whole rally. After the rally, my friends and I exit the gym through the cramped doors. 

I turned to my friend, Elizabeth Caci, "Hey Liz, do you know anyone from the varsity volleyball team?"

"Varsity volleyball? Well, there's Anthony... But that's it... Why? Do you have someone you like from there?!" she asked, excited.

"Well, I don't know yet. I have only seen him today, but he was so... I don't know..." I shyly smiled to myself. Elizabeth nudges me playfully.

"Ooooo:)! Yay! We have another guy to spazz about!" she dragged me to our usual lunch spot, the library steps (which had previously belonged to the seniors, that is, until our freshman class came and invaded it).

"So, details. What did you see?" Elizabeth immediately bombarded me with questions as soon as I sat down.

"Well, he's...beautiful...? Does that count?" I smiled.

"Are you kidding me!? No that doesn't count!"

"Fine! Um....Oh! His volleyball jersey number is 26. That's all I remember."

"26...26...26...We have to find out who this is!" Elizabeth smiled.

---End Flashback---

I sit down in my seat that had been preassigned by the teacher according to our last names. He sat far from me, thank goodness. I don't know what I would've done if he sat near me. I would've probably died from nervousness. WHile the teacher was explaining things I probably should have been paying attention to seeing as it was the beginning of the year, I kept stealing glances back at him. I couldn't keep my thoughts away from him. I don't know his name yet still, since I didn't pay attention when the teacher called out our names.

After the period was done, it was finally lunch when I could talk with my friends. As I walked out of class, I was right behind him. 

"Hey James! Are you not going to practice today?" his friend asked him. 'James... Your name's James...' I smile at the thought of finally being able to know his name: James.

I caught up with Elizabeth, who was already at the steps, "James. That's 26's name. James."

"Oooo, James... Sexy name," she smirked. I laugh at her absurdity.

---Author's Note---

First chapter! Yay!:D So I just wanna tell you guys that this story is based on true life events. None of this is made up, except for the names of course. I can't just expose my characters' real names>.< And if you guys are wondering if this is my story,let me tell you now: No. No it's not.