From grades sixth through eight, the average "relationship" lasts about two to four weeks long. The bulk of these weeks are filled with awkward exchanges, folded up notes and the "Can I borrow a pencil?" pick up lines. But, ultimately, you meet the love of your prepubescent life.
With butterflies in your stomach, blood rushing to your cheeks and sweaty palms, you finally get the nerve to...text her?
And they say romance is dead.
Here are the steps to a successful middle school relationship:
Step 1: Fall in love
Look at the cute boy/girl in math class, and that should pretty much do it.
Step 2: Stare at your crush across the lunchroom
Your cheeks should be brighter than the pizza sauce in your lunchbox. Look away quickly if spotted staring.
Step 3: Bump into them in the hallways
The more you physically hurt them, the more they will like you! It's just a fact. It's also a great way to get their attention.
Step 4: Have your friends find out if they like you
Because why should you do it yourself? Duh.
Step 5: Text them
And ask to play "Truth or truth" or "20 questions" obviously.
Step 6: Have your mom drive you to the movies for your first date
Make sure your parents bought your tickets ahead of time.
Step 7: Give them one of your old stuffed animals for your one week anniversary present
Because you don't get enough allowance to buy them anything else.
Step 8: Text them "I love u" after a few days
You can even put a "<3" if you're daring enough.
Step 9: During class, make sure there is at least a 20 foot radius between you and your significant other
Make eye contact from across the room, but under no circumstances speak to them.
Step 10: If you get paired up for an assignment, make a disgusted face so the teacher doesn't know you are dating
How embarrassing would that be?! You may also include a few "ew"s and "ugh"s.
Step 11: Discover a love note that was passed to your best friend from your boyfriend/girlfriend
Your life is ruined.
Step 12: Make your AIM away message a really passive aggressive claim about both of them
"GeT | over | UrSeLF *u kno who u r*"
Step 13: Break up
Through text. I mean there's clearly no other way.
Step 14: Do it all over again in a week
You were too young to date anywa-- wait who's that?
