You see her all the time. She’s the last thought before you fall asleep. She’s the first person you think about in the morning. You’ve replayed your wedding day in your mind over and over again. The lingering sound of her voice speaking your name echoes in your heart. You imagine what her lips must feel like against yours. You wonder how soft her hands might be.
Some people think that the Office isn’t funny. What horrible existences they must live drudging along and never laughing at anything of substance. What is their idea of hilarity? When Harry Met Sally? That’s right, I just called them old because their humor is outdated. Point is, you can be the funniest person in the world and the recipient might not have a refined palate for humor. If so, forget her. Not my Cariña though.
I still remember walking down the hallway at school as Cariña approached from the other direction. Our paths would inevitably cross. My only real objective was to inhale the sweet aroma of her hair in passing. Instead, I was distracted by a thing I had not expected to happen. She looked up and made eye contact with me. I wished I could smile, nod, and say something like, “Hello gorgeous,” but instead I gurgled something unintelligible. A sneaky side smile stretched across her lips and she glided past me. Her voice, like a fading whisper in the packed hallway, reached my eager ears. “Hi,” said she, just before the crowd swallowed her. Just like that, from a silky smooth voice, flowing from her glistening soft lips, came one little word with so much power. “Hi.”
I cannot tell you how excited I was to hear my name spoken by this stranger. “Yes, it is, mister…” I looked down at my caller id, “Mr. Likely.” By the end of the conversation, I was on a first-name basis with Scam and since he used my name, I renewed my vehicle’s extended warranty. But pardon my pontification, I digress. That brings me back to Cariña.
If a girl ever gets playful with you, watch out. She is probably into you. If she greets you, she knows your name, she teases you, and she laughs at your jokes, then you are 75% in the clear. If you want to layout your lifelong intentions with her now, the odds are in your favor. But I might suggest that you wait for that final clue.
Wave them over to you
If you’re feeling a bit braver or the other moves haven’t worked just yet, flag them down and wave them over. This way, you’re not going up to them but you’re still taking the initiative.
Sometimes that might be what they need. It’s a more direct invitation and they know they won’t be disturbing you if they come over to talk. Remember, your crush could be just as shy as you. [Read: How to talk to your crush and make them fall for you]
10 Signs Your Crush Likes You
FAQ
What to do if your crush says hi?
What does it mean if someone says hi to you?
Is it good to say hi to your crush?
Why did my crush friend say hi to me?
What does it mean if your crush says Hi?
If your crush makes a point to say hi to you in the halls when you’re both rushing to your next class, it’s a good sign. At the very least, it means that the two of you are close enough that they feel it would be awkward if they didn’t say something.
What does it mean if someone has a crush on You?
Mirroring is believed to be a sign of interest. A person who has a crush on you may subconsciously adopt your behaviors and mannerisms when with you because they’re genuinely engaged in the interaction and want to feel more connected. How can you determine whether you have a crush on someone?
What does it mean if a crush likes you back?
If your crush makes a point to flag you down and say hi when you wouldn’t have run into them otherwise, the odds are very good that they like you back. It means that they’re willing to go out of their way to get your attention and remind you that they’re around. Make an effort to be around them more and see if anything blossoms.
How do you know if someone is crushing on You?
Kind of. There are some signs, which, according to science, are linked to attraction, but no absolute telltale sign that someone’s crushing on you. Keep in mind it’s easy to mistake kind or respectful behavior as interest when looking for signs through the rose-colored glasses of someone in the throes of a crush.