GL AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2019 41You may be crazy for your crush, but
they don’t know it. Whether you bug
out whenever bae gets near you or
they are just completely clueless,
you have to step it up if you want to
capture this cutie’s attention. Shuck
your shyness and try talking to
them—or at least try not to run away
the sec they get fewer than 50 feet
from you. And if they don’t take the
bait? Cast your line elsewhere. As
Mom always says, there are plenty
more fish in the sea.This sweetie’s got you on their mind—
some of the time. Sounds like they
are at least a bit interested, so keep
this person in your orbit. While you’re
doing a pretty good job of getting
their attention, why not bump it up a
little? Take control by sending them
some strong signals: Smile. Flirt. Go
beyond a quick “hello” in the hallway
and strike up an actual conversation
with them when you get a chance. Do
what you can to land in their direct
line of vision—and stay there.This is *so* on. They are noticing you,
all right, and if there was a “like” but-
ton over your head to press, they’d
have done it. You’re flirty friends at
the cusp of coupledom—all it takes is
a solidifying step from one of you to
turn this into the real deal. Feeling
bold? Go ahead and make the next
move. Call them, ask them to the
movies or see if they want to grab a
burger. They’ll appreciate your
efforts...and you just may find your-
self a brand new bae.crushes
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- Yay! Alex made eye contact
with you in the hall. Here’s the
play-by-play...
A. Alex smiled, said “hi” and
kept the eye contact until
you strolled by.
B. Alex waved at you, then
continued walking to gym.
C. After your eyes locked, Alex
kept chatting with their
crew about picks for fantasy
football this year. - Makeover time! You just
chopped six inches off your
locks and got highlights, too.
When you bump into bae the
next day, they say...
A. “You’re in my first-period
biology class, right?”
B. “Wow, you look amazing!”
C. “Hey, something looks dif-
ferent. Is that a new jacket?” - You’re working up the guts
to ask your crush to homecom-
ing. Realistically, what are the
chances they’ll say yes?
A. 100 percent. They’ve been
flirting with you since the first
day of school.
B. 50/50. Some days they
seem super into you...other
days, you’re not so sure.
C. You have no clue. You’ve
only had a couple of convos
with them, but you never know
until you try, right?
4. You’re shopping for new
lacrosse gear when you spot a
solo Sam sipping a latte. Your
next move?
A. Admire them from afar, but
ultimately press on. You’ve
got a stick to score.
B. You stand in their view until
they see you, then walk over
for a quick chat.
C. Ask flat-out if they prefer
STX over Warrior, too.
5. Your bestie thought it
would be a great idea to play
truth or dare around the bon-
fire...with your crush right
there. When she dares you to
say who you like, you...
A. Panic, but take a chance.
“It’s someone on this
beach!” They'll get the hint.
B. Smile, say a silent thanks to
your bud and blurt out the
name. It’s about time you
know how they feel.
C. Randomly ask, "Who wants
s’mores?!" You’re way too
nervous to even talk to your
crush, no less confess.
6. OK, be honest here: How
would your BFF best describe
the relationship you currently
have with your crush?
A. Best mates. You’re always
chatting about movies,
school and your mutual love
of Alec Benjamin. Some kids
already think you’re dating.
B. Hall mates. You share some
classes and exchange hellos
at least three times a day.
C. Soul mates. You’re perfect
for each other—they, um,
just don't know it yet.- You miss a week of school
thanks to the season’s first flu.
What’s your crush’s reaction to
your absence?
A. They stop by your house
with your homework and some
chicken soup.
B. Absolutely nada. But you
heard they’ve been really busy,
so maybe that’s why they
haven’t reached out.
C. They shoot you a “feel
better!” text. - It’s lunchtime and your
stomach does a flip-flop
when you spot Dylan heading
toward your table in the caf.
What are they up to?
A. Probably checking on that
algebra homework you
promised to help them with
earlier in the week.
B. You don’t wait to find out.
You’re so worried about
them catching a whiff of
your tuna-salad-on-wheat
breath that you quickly
duck out the back exit.
C. They're coming to sit with
you. Actually, they usually
find some excuse to come
by every day.- You’re stuck babysitting
your sibs on a Saturday night
and see on Snapchat that bae
is doing the same. You shoot
them a message to commiser-
ate over your mutually lame
weekend. The reply?
A. “Who’s this?”
B. “Not much. Can't talk RN.”
C. “So bored! At least a game
is on. Who are you rooting
for tonight?” - You and Ryan both get off
at the last stop on the school
bus route. When it’s just the
two of you left, they...
A. Slide across to the seat
next to you and start
chatting you up.
B. Turn around from their spot
up front and ask you what
you think will be on next
week’s English exam.
C. Keep their earbuds in and
bob their head to their
playlist. - A. 3 B. 2 C. 1
- A. 1 B. 3 C. 2
- A. 3 B. 2 C. 1
- A. 1 B. 2 C. 3
- A. 2 B. 3 C. 1
- A. 3 B. 2 C. 1
- A. 3 B. 1 C. 2
- A. 2 B. 1 C. 3
- A. 1 B. 2 C. 3
- A. 3 B. 2 C. 1
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