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GUT FEELING

Scarlett London, 26, Hertfordshire

Everyone remembers their first crush – the rush of adrenaline when they look your way, or, if you’re lucky, flash you a smile.

For me, it was Josh*.

At eight years old, I was head over heels.

So it was no surprise that my stomach was doing somersaults when he took a seat next to me in our last lesson of the day.

I was the envy of all the girls in my class, and felt pretty smug.

Josh flashed me a smile, and I was on cloud nine, not paying any attention to the teacher.

A few minutes later, though, I had a problem.

Out of nowhere, my stomach felt heavy, like I needed the loo.

Too embarrassed to ask permission to leave, I sat there, hoping it would ease.

But, sat next

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