We’ve all seen extraneous public displays of affection (PDA) throughout KHS. This is an inside look at the mindset of three perspectives directly involved during intense PDA: innocent bystanders, teachers and the couple itself.

The uncomfortable student witness

Oh, dear. Suzy Sweetheart and Cody Cuddlebuns are at it again. Listen, I’ve grown up with this generation. My hormones are raging, too.

However, this couple is taking it much too far. It’s one thing for them to display their affection for each other. But it’s something entirely different for this couple to hug so tightly that you can’t tell which arms belong to which lovebird.

Not to mention, this couple is kissing like they’re starring in P.S., I Love You. Can’t they move the macking from the publicity of the hallway to the privacy of the couch? Innocent onlookers like me can only stare in disgust, unable to wrench our eyes from the scene. We get it: you two love each other sooo much, and just can’t get enough of each other. We just don’t need to see that displayed everywhere from the Science Building to the Senior Hallway.

Tone it down a bit, and bystanders will be fine. Cheek kisses, hand-holding and brief hugs are plenty acceptable. As long as couples out there keep it toned down, hallway dwellers will feel less awkward and still be aware of your relationship.

The disapproving teacher

Why do Suzy Sweetheart and Cody Cuddlebuns always have to stake out by my classroom? I’ve never taught either of them, but if one of them ends up in my class, I’ll stamp that behavior right out of them.

I can’t even imagine the consequences for a couple acting like that when I was in high school. The teacher would’ve at least given them each a hearty slap on the wrist with a yardstick.

Back in my day,  kids were so much more private. Kids these days just smooch and smooch without even caring to look around to see who’s watching. Also, they’re wearing what I would’ve worn as undergarments at their age (don’t even get me started on the way these students are all dressing), making matters much worse.

Why can’t these snuggly students take their affection to another hallway? They always seem to pick the exact moment I walk out of my classroom to start neckin’. I’ve been tempted to put my arms around the couple and whisper, “Now would you do this in front of your parents? I didn’t think so.”

The affectionate lovebirds
We are deeply in love with each other. Nothing will ever change that. So what’s wrong with displaying a little affection? Sure, we could keep it within certain limits. But holding hands is just so boring now. We’re better than that, and we just love each other so much. We can’t contain ourselves.

It doesn’t matter that everyone can see. Sure, they do it in private, but of course they’ve kissed someone. They know how it feels. There’s no reason for us to wait until we’re home to tightly wrap our arms around each other. Our love can’t wait.

Okay, so teachers may scorn us. But they were kids once, too, right? They also know the feeling of being young and totally in love like us. Besides, all we’re doing is kissing, and that is completely G-rated. High school students can handle much more than G-rated actions, so sweetly kissing in the hallway is perfectly acceptable.

We can’t help but display our affection publically. Remember, we’re in love.