I believe it does. This might be a question, since I want to here others input on this.
I have had friends that have liked a girl in grade 8, the girl like them back, and them date all the way to high school, college/university, and they are now planning their wedding. For some it may not exist, for others may not be that mature. But I do believe there are at least some people who are mature enough to experience true love at that age.