So I’m in middle school and I like one of the ‘popular’ guys.... mind you I am nowhere near popular and I’m not very pretty tbh. Anyways, he’s been dropping hints that he likes me like staring at me in class, watching me only in band when we have playing tests, etc. I have to admit, it made me feel good about myself for once. (And slightly ya know...💦 ahem anyways)

Then a rumor goes around saying he likes my FRIEND. Then there’s another that he likes my friends’ friend. I literally stayed up that night thinking about all the reasons he would never like me. I came with a list but that’s another story for another time. I feel ashamed that I like him in the first place.... 😖

Is it bad to feel ashamed that I like him??