Hi, I'm Chris. I'm 13, and in the final chapter of eighth grade, and for that matter, middle school.
Last year really sucked, since I didn't know any kids from other schools. But this year has been a lot better. I've made so many new friends, gotten to know my old friends a lot better, and even find what I feel like is true love. But... since only about two months of middle school are left, I'm going to never see again so many people. Lets elaborate...

1. Old Friends
People I've known for eons, like two girls named Cheyenne(beautiful and friendly) and Leighanna(cool, pretty). Or Stephen, a friend I can always count on. They're all going to a school that I'm not going to. I never thought I'd have to say goodbye to them until high school graduation.

2. Acquaintances
At my school, there are two kinds of friends: real, good friends or "acquaintances", people who you are so-so friends with but are still trustworthy. So many acquaintances have been made this year. They've become like recurring characters on a TV show: its not really the show without them. A lot of them are in my math class, and most won't go to the same high school as me.

3. Megan
A year ago, I fell in love with another 13-year-old named Megan. She is the perfect woman; kind, compassionate, intelligent, and beautiful. I asked her out in person last winter with a paper heart, a PRICEY crystal cube, and a note explaining my feelings. And she denied me. I went on, and didn't ask her out again. I gave her a Valentine's Day present of a Valentine's Day card, a rose, and a clay heart with the letter 'M' on the arrowhead... she trashed it. And after the terrible heartache of that sight, after the terrible heartache of learning she soon found a boyfriend, and after the terrible heartache I get when she smiles at another guy or hugs her boyfriend, I still, for some God-for-saken reason... I still love her. While I don't know for sure, she's probably not going to my high school. How could I face the last day I ever see her?

Well, for the real questions:

1. How could I stand and cope with saying goodbye to such good, old friends?
2. My acquaintances - even though they're not like real friends, I will truly miss them.
3. Megan - HOW. THE. HELL. Could I stand never seeing the woman I love again - even after she breaks my heart every day? I know what you're going to say: "You're only 13," or "There are other girls out there..." BULL. Don't give me that kind of crap.
Thank you for your time. Please, respond soon.

I still spoke to my friends even if we went to different high schools, I don't see any reason not to pick up the phone once in a while or hangout on some weekends.

When it comes to the love of your life, I believe the same applies. If you two are both in love, then I don't see how a simple school switch would suddenly make this relationship impossible.

However, I do have to note that high school is a little different. You will be meeting new people and you will be, eventually, interested in other girls [yes it's true].

P.S. For a 13 year old your writing is not only excellent but it has impressed me- you have no idea how many people come in here with a whole other language, they say it's called Chat Speak. So kudos goes to you!

MRS.S

You will be "in love" a dozen times over the next 4 or 5 years each one will be "the one" that is all part of growing up.

I still spoke to my friends even if we went to different high schools, I don't see any reason not to pick up the phone once in a while or hangout on some weekends.

When it comes to the love of your life, I believe the same applies. If you two are both in love, then I don't see how a simple school switch would suddenly make this relationship impossible.

However, I do have to note that high school is a little different. You will be meeting new people and you will be, eventually, interested in other girls [yes it's true].

P.S. For a 13 year old your writing is not only excellent but it has impressed me- you have no idea how many people come in here with a whole other language, they say it's called Chat Speak. So kudos goes to you!

MRS.S

That's the thing... no cell phone, no street smarts, no time to hang out with friends outside of school.

Well, she broke up with her boyfriend, but she probably doesn't return my feelings... though... signs are appearing... odd signs...

If by "odd signs", you mean she is flirting with you, then chances are she DOES like you. She probably remembers everything you've done for her, and appriciates it (even if she won't admit it).
The thing is, whether you like it or not, you could be her backup guy. If you are fine with that, then ask her out if she seems into you.

Even though you don't want to hear it: If it doesn't work out, you will be given another chance. You may never get over her, but that doesn't mean you cannot still live your life to it's fullest.

PS: I must agree with Mud: Your writing is much more agreeable, as far as grammar/spelling/etc. goes, than most people around 15 and below.

If by "odd signs", you mean she is flirting with you, then chances are she DOES like you. She probably remembers everything you've done for her, and appriciates it (even if she won't admit it).
The thing is, whether you like it or not, you could be her backup guy. If you are fine with that, then go ahead and ask her out if she seems into you.

Even though you don't want to hear it: If it doesn't work out, you will be given another chance. You may never get over her, but that doesn't mean you cannot still live your life to it's fullest.

PS: I must agree with Mud: Your writing is much more agreeable, as far as grammar/spelling/etc. goes, than most people around 15 and below.

Well, yesterday(Friday, April 3rd), she... actually laughed at a joke of mine. And when I was talking to some other people, she walked by... and after I replied to one person, I looked up, and my heart stopped. She... smiled. She... I... I don't understand. After all the hatred, after all the malice, after all that she did on her own accord, why would she suddenly act so positive?

... Maybe she finally realized that many consider me(they've told me this) the kindest and most compassionate guy in the whole school. Or that maybe she's not "too good for him." And that I usually give advice to all, and am the de facto school counseler. I'm not kidding, I always help people out with their problems. And when word got out of the trashing of the clay heart, there was quite an angry mob... well, not really, but I think Megan's popularity dipped a bit.

Don't know about that plan...

And thank you!