Love at First Sight by Narasha Lynch

She was beautiful. Her long curly hair flowed freely across her caramel face as she walked through the hallways of Prepatory high. she wore a dress that was filled with flowers just like her shoes and her back that sat on one shoulder. She thought she had too much flowers on that day but her mother said she looked fine. This was her first day at Prepatory high. She entered the classroom of first period science and made her way directly to the back of the classroom with her head held high. People stared and rotated in their chair to see who it was beneath all that hair. Before she sat down the teacher asked                                                                                                                                 

" Are you Chelllllllllll...see Ponte" 

"Yes" she announced after a while she began to hide her face from all the eyes that were now plastered on her face.

"my name is Ms. Coldrow please take a seat wherever you please" she replied

Chelsea proceeded to sit down and take out her book and writing utensils. Her book still had the stickers that she received for perfect attendance. She decided to use the same science book that she used from her old school. She didn’t miss her old school. She was looking forward to a new beginning and all the challenges and obstacles of this new beginning. She had no choice to stay at her old school her mother found a new job in Arizona and she was determined to take that new job.

To the left of Chelsea sat a boy with dark brown hair big round eyes and full lips. He had on dark wash jeans with a blue button up shirt. His muscles bulged through his shirt and all Chelsea could think to herself is that he’s gorgeous. If he were the only person that she met today she would feel satisfied.

Chelsea sat in her chair and thought of ways to introduce herself to this anonymous boy. She hoped that Ms. Coldrow would call on him to answer a question or read something just so that she could know what his name was. Chelsea sneaked glances at him when he wasn’t looking at her. She watched the way he copied notes, the way his hand rested on his chin as Ms. Culdrow gave her lectures. Chelsea wondered if he had the same class as her next period. She caught him trying to take a glance at her but he instantly looked away so that she wouldn’t see him staring at her. 

When the bell rang Chelsea watched him pack up his things in a way that wouldn't bring attention to herself. Then someone from the front of the class said "hurry up Jamal"

"I’m coming!" he yelled  

She instantly stopped packing up her things and repeated to herself that his name was Jamal as to make sure that she didn’t forget. For the rest of the day she hoped to see him in another one of her classes but she didn’t see him again until lunch. 

Chelsea sat by herself for the first half of lunch. Soon a couple of kids came over to where she was sitting to ask what her name was and where she is from.

"Hi my name is Lesley and these are my friends Kim, and Karen" pronounced a girl with big puffy hair

" Hi my name is Chelsea" Chelsea muttered

" What grade are you in?" said Kim

"I’m in 12th grade" said Chelsea. Chelsea didn’t care for small talk she was too focused on where Jamal was sitting and who he was sitting with. She wished that he would come over to her and introduce himself. then she thought that maybe Lesley knew who Jamal was and would maybe introduce her to him.

Later on that day all Chelsea did was thinking about was Jamal she told herself that she would talk to Jamal first thing tomorrow morning.

The next day came and Chelsea sat in the same place that she sat yesterday. When he walked in the classroom he walked directly to where he was sitting yesterday. Chelsea looking in his direction and said, "hi my name is Chelsea"

 " Hi Chelsea, my name is Jamal " he warily stated

" I’ve been meaning to introduce myself to you since yesterday but i didn’t want to distract you in class" Chelsea whispered

"it’s ok, I like meeting new people. Yesterday just wasn’t my day, I was so tired." he replied

"Oh ok. What class do you have after this" Chelsea asked

" I have gym" he said " maybe we can chill after school so that I can get to know you better"

" Ok that sounds great. Ill meet you outside of the front entrance at 3:00 "

"Ok, that sounds like a plan."  Chelsea whispered

Chelsea was so ecstatic that she will soon be hanging out with Jamal. She didn’t want to go to any more classes. She just wanted the day to be over.

   At the end of the day Chelsea waited for Jamal to come outside at the front entrance. When he finally did come outside. Chelsea waved at him so that he'll see where she was. He slowly walked over and sat down next to Chelsea. They then began to talk about the school Chelsea use to attend, why Chelsea moved, and her mother's new job. Chelsea really loved talking to Jamal. He listened and gave his own opinions. He was also very intelligent. 

    Chelsea and Jamal continued to meet up after school for about 2 months. they enjoyed each others company. One day Jamal told Chelsea " you are very beautiful"

Chelsea replied  " thank you very much I think your very handsome"

They both leaned in to kiss each other. From that day on they were in a very happy relationship. Day by day their relationship got stronger and stronger. When they went off to college they gave each other a long hug and kiss and promised to call one another once they land in their different states