We've all been there. You walk into your first day of class with a new teacher, and BAM, you're hit with this intense wave of emotions. What is this feeling, so sudden and new? It's a teacher crush, you silly! Good luck :)

1. After telling your friends you have this teacher, they exclaim, "HOLY MOLY YOU ARE SO LUCKY THEY ARE SO CUTE!"

You don't know what to make of such an exclaim. Like a teacher can't possibly be that attractive, right?

2. You meet your teacher, recognize their beauty, but then forget about it for a bit.

You have to learn to look away from all the sparkle and shine so you can actually get a good grade in this class. You tell yourself, "You can do this!!"

3. Your teacher's hotness can't be ignored anymore.

Spoiler: you can't do this. Looks like your teacher is such a hunk that you can't FOIL in peace. You give up trying to ace this class. Getting a B every now and again is fine, right?

4. You get mad at how hot your teacher is.

Like, can you just stop?! I've got things to do!

5. You realize that not only is your teacher on fire, but they are also so intelligent and wise and knowledgeable.

After the previous wave of madness wears off, you realize that your teacher is not solely a bonafide hottie, but they are also educated beyond belief and know so much more than you do. It's riveting. Intelligence is sexy!

6. Your teacher crush goes from being simply a crush to---something more?

I know it's crazy, and you're so young, but...you could possibly see a future with them?

7. You recognize that you have lost your damn mind.

After planning your wedding and picking out the perfect baby name, you remind yourself that you can't possibly have your teacher. They are twenty years older than you, and although you're super super cool and they just get you, you know that this future you dream of isn't sustainable...or possible.

8. The fu*k it moment: you proclaim your love anyway to everyone you know.

Except your teacher. You don't have a death wish.

9. Followed swiftly by the uh-oh moment: You find out that your teacher is in a real adult relationship!

How dare they not save themselves for you! Selfish prick!

10. ...and that they're just as flawed as everyone else.

After your teacher has a mini breakdown in front of the class, you realize that your teacher is just like everyone else--imperfect...and a complete mess. You never saw that one coming, instead blinded by their beauty and their brains.

11. Your teacher crush...is crushed.

After pining for months and months after your unattainable teacher, you realize that there is zero hope left, and also that your teacher isn't as attractive as you once thought. You do a complete 180--good for you! But hey, that English teacher across the way looks pretty freakin' cute...and that smile...

12. The cycle begins again.

Time to bring out your nicest outfit. It's go time.

We've all been here. Teacher crushes are a normal part of life. Plus, they make school a little more bearable. #hotforteacher