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**Title:** The Story of the First Love, "The Princess"
**Summary:**
The narrator, Sultan, recounts his story of first love, which began in primary school. He sat next to a kind, intelligent, and beautiful girl (nicknamed "Princess") who shared her gel pens with him, marking the start of their interaction. Despite being in the same school since age 5, they only grew close in high school. Princess was always kind to Sultan, and as he gained confidence, their bond strengthened, making them inseparable. Sultan became protective of her, ensuring she dated people who appreciated her. The story explores their deepening friendship, with Sultan ultimately realizing his romantic feelings for Princess in a poignant moment at a party in 11th grade. The summary ends with Sultan's heartfelt confession: "I think I love her."
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, keeping them short and opinion-free:
1. **Timing**: The story took place almost 10 years ago, in the final year of primary school and continued into high school.
2. **Initial Meeting**: The narrator (Sultan) met the girl (referred to as "Princess") when they were seated next to each other in their final year of primary school.
3. **First Interaction**: Princess offered to let Sultan borrow her sparkly rainbow Smegel gel pens, saying only her best friend and he could use them.
4. **Shared School History**: Unbeknownst to Sultan at the time, they had been attending the same school since they were five years old.
5. **Primary School Experience**: Sultan had a difficult time in primary school, being bullied, and Princess was one of the few who treated him with kindness.
6. **High School Transition**: On the first day of high school, Sultan and Princess reaffirmed their connection, with Princess seeking him out.
7. **Social Dynamics**: Princess was kind to everyone but kept a close circle of friends; she included Sultan in this circle as they grew closer.
8. **Protective Instincts**: Sultan would often protect Princess from other guys in school who showed interest in her.
9. **Dating Life**: Princess didn't date much; when she did, Sultan would often become close friends with her partner to ensure they were good for her.
10. **Sultan's Dating Life**: Sultan dated a few times but pushed away whenever things got close, initially thinking it was due to fear of commitment.
11. **Mutual Support**: Both Sultan and Princess would offer advice and support to each other, including with their respective relationships.
12. **Family Relations**: Sultan and Princess became so close that they referred to each other's parents as "mum" and "dad".
13. **Social Rumors**: There were constant rumors at school about Sultan and Princess being a couple, which they ignored.
14. **A Turning Point**: At a party in the eleventh grade, Sultan had a moment of realization about his feelings for Princess after she invited him to hang out at his best mate's house.