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There are very few moments in life that make you jump up from your chair in overwhelming happiness. This was one such moment in my life. I would always remember this time of my life.

This happened when I was in 8th Standard. Studying in Brindavan Public School, Coonoor. The Schools in Nilgiris are amazing. We have all kind of competitions in sports. One such competition which was introduced to us was Shooting Competition. This was quite new to us. And which got everyone excited. To get a gun to shoot at something damn that should be exciting for anyone. It’s like you are in Army! Serving our country.

Now the story. Shooting Competition was held for two days. And it was held at our school. The first day went on well. I had my event. I did get some good shots but I was not that perfect like others. It was more like learning curve for me. That evening, I was seeing the score put up at our basketball court.(Shooting Competition was being held at our Basket Ball Court. Which is outside our school gate.) It was exactly at that time. GSPS bus was leaving our school gates. I just happen to see a girl looking at the Basket Ball court. I don’t think she was looking at me. But you know when you are young even if a good looking girl is seeing somewhere near you. You tend to assume that she is looking at you. Seeing this I got excited I waved at her. She smiled and waved back. My friends near by where like “Dude you rock man. That girl is waving at you”. Rest half of the day I was in cloud no 9. . Night I could not sleep and was eagerly waiting for the next day.

Next day I could not wait to see the girl. There were also some doubts in my mind that will this girl come for the competition again ? What if her event was over? In short period of time, I had thought about 100 possibilities. Anyway She came again. I saw her. Was quite excited about it. Wanted to talk to her but … I was too shy to talk. She was bold very very bold. She came and gave me a bubble gum when I was surrounded by my friends. Wait let me explain the situation there. I was sitting as Referee(My job was to give him bullets to shooter and change the shooting paper after each 5 bullets.) I was surrounded by my friends. She walked right into the crowd saying excuse me. Walked up to me. Said “Hey! Bubble gum.” Offering me Bubble Gum. I was struck by thunder bolt. All I could say was “Thank You.” After she left there was a roar. All my friend were like ” Who is she ? Jaggi”. And I had no clue. I didn’t even ask her name.

Next I had to give her something. I went bought a Nestle Charger. Went up to her said “Hi.” Gave her Charger. Asked her Name. Said her mine. Told Nice meeting you and left. (I could not talk much. You see, If you are spotted with a girl in School. Its a big thing. At least in our school it was. Plus all my teachers where at Basket Ball Court.). For the rest of the time all I could do was see her. Even she did the same. I went and played Volley Ball to show off. Then when everyone where moving to Assembly hall for Prize distribution. I moved there and started playing Table Tennis there. Thinking she would be impressed. Dont know if she noticed that. Even in Assembly hall our eyes met quite sometime.  She kept turning an looking at me. And I … I was looking at her all the time. Our English maám was sitting behind me. Seeing this she asked “Jaggi whats going on ?”. I just smiled. Soon Prize distrubion was over. We all headed our ways. Again all I could do was wave her Good Bye.

I wish I could have talked more. I saved that Bubble gum paper for quite some time. Searched her photo in her school magazines. I even happen to send her a letter. I waited for her reply. Then Finally the Crush ended. Though thinking of her made me all excited and laugh even now. 

Last year, I was googling my name. Just checking what on Google about me. Suddenly I dont know what struck me. I thought let me type in her name and check. And there we go! I thanked Google and Internet. I saw her name in her school’s Website. Finally I though she was for real. I searched her in Facebook and there she was!!! I cannot tell you how Excited I was. She accepted my friend’s Request. I mailed her telling about the that shooting competition And we laughed about that day. Now she is my very good Friend.

 

Jagdeep Singh Virdi