Campus crushes… they inject a little more thrill into a high school student's day at school. StarLife asked out some high school seniors to pen their thoughts about the boys and girls that make their school life a bit more exciting. Here's their ‘revelation'.

Hopeless Romanticism

“If I had a choice between a diamond and you, I'll choose you…

Yes! I know diamonds last forever, but it can

never ever smile at me… the way you always do..”

Cheerful chirping of birds that bring natural music to one's ears, the whistle and the blow of the gentle wind that strangles my hair out of place, and the fair sight of everything remarkable that surrounds me are part of the typical days of living my simple life. However, the thought of that date that is yet to come, bring shivers to my spine and give seemingly unending struggle of my bewildered heartbeat.

The day of lovers and Love is the perfect time to show affection and realization of the fondness and warmth that we feel with the people that are so dear to our hearts. And to the one who have captivated my senses and the boy I like the most (Hey tamzz!!) that once had cared for me, I'm really glad and thankful to know him for he have taught me things I think I can never learn from anybody else. He also had the most beautiful eyelashes that sometimes make me green with envy…hehe! He's funny, humorous and loved and liked by almost everyone he comes in contact with, and I really wish I were him! J Wishing him all the best wherever he may be, I hope he's happy.

For my own merriment in the day of hearts, I'd do the traditional and not so extra-ordinary. I'd like to give all my friends and loved-ones cards or letters to make them feel special, loved, and not left behind on this special date. I may not have my own “special someone” to spend the day with, but I got nothing to lose because I have “exceptional-many-others” to have fun with! I'll prepare my best smooches, practice the technique of very tight hugging and give my best shot just to make them so damn happy and appreciated! (Can't wait!)

Camille F. Flores

Taking My Own Sweet Time

My Valentine's Day would not be as sweet and as momentous if weighed against others because I already knew the fact that the girl I really care for can't actually love me back… (I hope she's reading this)… But at this instant, I have found out that I am not that important to her anyhow.

However, along the way, I have vowed to myself to be patient enough if I want to accomplish or win something. She is the girl who let me realize and appreciate that that there is more to life and that there are still people who care for me more than I am thought of. She is a certain classmate of mine who serves as my inspiration to attain whatever I ought and would like to achieve. But I am not that frantic in craving to win her heart; I just would like to let her feel how much I appreciate her advises and suggestions, looks and personality, modesty and thoughtfulness.

That is why, this Valentine's season, I am not yearning or on tenterhooks for any girl partner; instead, I want to have my friends and my families as my priority. I believe that this day must be intended to let our families and friends be acquainted of how much we treasure them, care and love them.

And of course, Valentine's Day would not be absolute and complete if we won't go out together for a family dinner and bonding. I think this will be the precise occasion in expressing my deepest thanks to my parents who never cease to support me in the vicissitudes of life.

Eric C. Ausente

Friend, Not Lover

Sitting under the tree was my everyday habit. Especially during my vacant periods. One afternoon, as I was sitting under the tree, I saw this guy walking toward my direction. As he walked near me, I was surprised to see that it was him! My heart started beating so fast that I couldn't even feel it beating anymore. I was numb, it seemed so silly to feel this way everytime I happen to see him but I can't help. How I wish we could be friends. Next day, as I was sitting under the tree, there he was again, walking toward me, but this time, he didn't just pass by me. He sat beside me. I was surprised. And there went the silly feeling again. That time, I could really feel myself freezing. I tried to say even just a single word but I couldn't. Suddenly, I heard his gentle sweet voice saying something. He wanted me to be his friend. I was happy that I couldn't say anything but a ‘yes' as I smiled at him.

That was the start; I can always find him sitting under the tree, at the exact spot where I sit. We talk, share problems, say jokes, share laughter and in times of loneliness and the need of companion, we are always together. We are always happy to have each other's company —until the day I realized that I was falling for him. I tried to stop the feeling but it just came crashing back to. I finally came up to a decision. “I'll talk to him.”

One morning before going to our first class, we decided to meet up in the afternoon. My last period was over. As I walked to the usual meeting place, I couldn't help but ask myself if I'm doing the right thing. Questions started to came up in my mind. As I saw him sitting under the tree, waving and smiling at me, my eyes became teary. I could not do this, not now, or else the friendship would be broken. I should be happy at least we became friends. I should be contented with it. I couldn't take the risk of telling him what I feel. I can keep this feeling to myself just for the sake and assurance of having him forever, even as friend.

Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Every time I think of those roses, cards and chocolates. I can't help but giggle. This Valentine's Day, I plan to celebrate it in a different way. I want to spend it with my friends and family. It does not bother me if I'll be receiving roses, cards or chocolates or even having a date. What matters most to me is to celebrate Valentine's Day with the people I love. It's enough for me to celebrate it this way but if ever the time would come, I would also make memorable moment for me and my loved ones. I will be with him all day long not missing a minute and most especially making him feel that he is the most important person in my life. Jeza N. Quirante

Feeling, Believing

“Never did I think that love was meant for me, because for all of a sudden, my life twists as the time flows…”

Valentine's was supposed to be the day for me to celebrate my very own version of “April Fools”- at least for the early years of my high school life. I usually played pranks on girls who, in return, fell for the tricks I create. It was starting to be my hobby, and then it became a habit. I was indeed a fool to know, for it was too late when I realize that karma struck at a blink of an eye. I was never conscious of what I was doing until fate made a payback. I wish I knew before it even happened, for the things that happen were unbearable to resist.

It was destined, or, perhaps, directed by forces to happen, although I do not believe in destiny yet it seemed it was a time for me to notice what was happening. I was like Apollo, teasing on Cupid how lousy he is yet not knowing the power he might cast upon me. It was a day I cannot forget for it was the day that a friendship made my world colorful. I am thankful that I have found a very special person so rare yet so simple.

This Valentine's will be different from the previous years, for I have realized that love doesn't go easy for it should be handled seriously. I wish that destiny would no longer give me mischief from the things that I have before.

In this Valentine's, though not all celebrate it, I would like the people I love to know how much I appreciate their love and support for me. Amen.

Richard Bryan Von Malaga

Hoping for a Wish To Come True

Every love story begins when a girl meets a boy. You can never tell… Love can't lie. Admiring someone or developing crushes starts when you seem to like a person who impresses you most. You either like his personalities or on how the way he acts. You can feel the gladness in your heart everytime you exchange glances with him, especially when you have the opportunity to meet the dominance of his eyes and the radiance of his beauty.

Sometimes you feel the awkwardness in you. You tend to be nervous and absolutely out of mind. You are certainly struck at the heart. You feel like floating and bewitched as if you've reached the vast expanse of the heavens. Crushes may serve as inspiration for you. You admire him so much and you aim to do things all right. You always tend to make impressions for him but of course in an intelligent way. You aim to get high scores in quizzes and sometimes you eagerly join the class discussions. It makes you always happy, cheerful and high-spirited.

This Valentine's Day, a simple wish I wanted to have, it would be my chance to let him know of how much I like him. Even a short letter for him will do, I wanted him to know that he's the one who I really liked than most of the guys in my school. I'm always happy to see him whenever he smiles. It makes my day complete.

I hope my wish will be granted because this is the last Valentine's Day I will have in my high school life for few days from now I will leave this school and surely our ways will part. So I want a remarkable and precious moment that will be shared not only with my friends but also to the one that I love and to build a stronger relationship with him…

My wish if ever granted, this would be the best memory I'll have in school, where I have learned to stand on my own, make decisions, including letting my heart choose the right one for me.

Valentine's Day, I know, too, is not only for the lovers or couples but also for those people where love is pure toward God and to all humankind.

Floret Mirth Tañajura

Trying Not to Be Lonely

February. It is a great month to share our love with someone that we want to be with. A perfect month for lovers to show their love for each other, a month where Cupid throws out more arrows. This is indeed also the month for all of us who needs love.

This coming Valentine's Day will be a tough one for me. In the past three years, I enjoyed my Valentine so much. I really had a great time sharing laughters with the one I love. But this year I think is a tragic one for me. I just have my heart broken up with her before February came. How can I face this month of love without her? Can happiness still be with me? Sadness, this is what I am feeling right now.

All I am asking to myself right now is how can I enjoy the month of love with sadness inside of me? Every problem has a solution, and the best way I think is to move on. Nothing will happen if I keep on thinking about her. Valentine's Day is not all about sharing love with the opposite sex. This can be a time to share love with my parents, siblings, and friends. I will not waste my time forcing my self to the girl who can never be mine. I know that God has someone for me. And if it is not this year, may be next. I will just spend my Valentine for those who have not stopped loving me, like my friends, parents, and God, who gave His divine and undying love for me.

So for those out there who also don't have someone this Valentine, you're not alone. Just always remember that God has a purpose for all these things.

Martian Earl Muyco

My Little Inspiration

Love is in the air. Of course, it's very obvious what day is coming up. Valentine's Day, a typical day for “lovebirds” and a typical day for flings and accidental rosy cheeks due to bone-chilling crush phenomenon. On this perfect day, die-hard fans of Cupid expect to his thing. You know, to do the trick in the magic of love.

I'm not that obliged to celebrate, but it's the right of those who are currently in the Cloud 9 and I guess I'm one of them, in particular, when I think about this “little inspiration”, my crush. In addition, he is the tall, dark and handsome guy who is always noisy in class. I'm lucky he and I are close to each other that it seems that he is comfortable with me. Well, too much for the thought of being lovestruck. I'm too young for that and I guess the best hugs and kisses are yet to come.

I may not have a lover this Valentine's Day but I know, there are other ways of celebrating. I can have fun with people around me. They may not be the typical lovers, whom you engaged with lovapaloooza things, but they are friends - The friends who love me and I love. After all I'm not the type of girl who hunts for boys just to have a date on Valentine's Day. I know I'm too young for that matter. Even though I have my crush, I'm not dreaming and hoping to be with him on a date. For me, I do not need big preparation or a perfect plan to feel the breeze of love approaching me on Valentine's Day. Instead, simple ways like jamming with friends or hugs and kisses from parents will make me feel the essence of love and Valentine's Day.

Mae Joy Quinares

Dreaming...

Valentine's Day. It's the most wonderful time and the most awaited day of the year. For girls, that is. It's our chance to be noticed by “Hunks”, finally! During this day, you can see lovers everywhere, flowers here and there, and chocolates popping up in the most unexpected places. Well, everyone has their own plans for Valentines Day, so why can't I? Right?

Just like ordinary teenage girls, I also have my crush but I can't reveal his name for that would be embarrassing. But I can describe him, though. My eyes see him as a handsome, tall, gentleman with fair complexion, tantalizing brown eyes that sparkle in the moonlight, and has the characteristics one is looking for in a lover. He looks like Chinese. I'm not saying that I'm into him because of money! I like him for his neatness, politeness, etiquette and everything.

It will be so romantic if he'll ask me out and I'll never hesitate to say ‘yes' because it will be the perfect time for him to notice me. And I'll going to wear my best dress and sweet perfume, if I have to! I want him to give me a bouquet full of fresh red roses and a box of chocolates in the shape of heart, then ask me to watch an action movie where we can talk so that we can know each other better and have some exchange of ideas and it will surely make me sigh with delight. Then he'll go with me to shop for clothes and tell me which clothes suit me best and compliment me. After that he'll take me to a romantic dinner, in a restaurant that plays a heart-warming music. After all that, all I need is a sign of affection like a night walk, or maybe he'll take me home. Just that. But then, I only wish it would happen.

Kela D'veen M. Flor