AN: This is for Somer's lovely fanficiton contest. She drew couples and songs of inspiration from a hat, and I got "Crush Crush Crush" by Paramore and Noel/Sally! I was super excited because I knew this would be a challenge for me, and I couldn't wait to expand my LWD couples horizon, since all I ever write for is Dasey. So please enjoy! It's from Noel's POV, just in case you didn't know. :P

Disclaimer: Don't own LWD. Never have, never will.

Blonde hair, blue-green eyes that change in the light, smart, beautiful, perfect. That's what she is to me. I stare at her from behind the library counter. She's reading a book and studying for her physics test. Is it creepy that I know this?

We've only talked a few times since I came to Vancouver for university. I'm a year younger than her, so that doesn't help much. And I don't have the guts to talk to someone as pretty as her. I never have. Not with any girl.

I glance down for a second and look back up, and now two of her floozy friends are surrounding her. I roll my eyes and start to categorize some books again. I can hear their conversation from all the way over here. Loud mouths.

"Come on, Sal! Let's get out of here! You've studied enough."

"Yeah, Sal! This is college! You gotta learn to live a little!"

I watch her push them away and argue with them for a while more. She looks really flustered as they pull on her arm, trying to get her to join them in whatever party they are going to tonight. I cough rather loudly and her two friends look over at me, scowling.

She also looks over at me, the corners of her mouth turning up. My heart nearly leaps out of my chest, and I give a half smile back. One of her friends notices our exchange, and she wrinkles her nose.

"Isn't he a freshman?" I heard her whisper. "Why are you looking at him like that?"

I sigh and turn around, not wanting to face them anymore. There is more whispering that I can't make out, and then suddenly the two girls leave, shooting nasty glances at me on their way out.

"She doesn't like you, so don't even think about it!" one girl says in a harsh whisper. My stomach sinks and I know I shouldn't believe her, but it still hurts.

And then she's right in front of me, handing me a book to check out. My cheeks flush as she gives me another one of those cute smiles. "I didn't know you worked in the library." she says, hitching her backpack up over her shoulder.

"Yeah, it's my work study." I say, my voice cracking a little. She sweeps her hair behind her ear, and I notice there's no one else here, it's dark outside, and we're alone. She couldn't look more beautiful right now, her eyes a shade of clear blue now, the golden lights overhead reflected in them.

"Thanks, Noel." I hand her back her book, and she takes her time putting it in her bag. I want to say something, but I can't seem to get anything out of my stupid mouth. I begin to fantasize about her kissing me, and I don't even realize she's halfway out the door. I wish I could speak my mind, but I'm not that kind of guy. I never have been. Especially when dealing with girls I like.

She turns around and opens her mouth but nothing emits from it. We just stand there for a while, not saying anything, until I finally break the silence.

"See you around?"

She blinks a few times and then gives a small chuckle. "For sure." Then she adds, "and don't listen to anything those girls say. They're lying."

She turns and walks out the door, leaving me in the library alone. It wasn't exactly a kiss, but I'll take it.

For now.