Why do people think I stare at them?

Question

I'll admit, my eyes tend to wander around a room, but I never fixate them on anyone. There is one girl at my high school who has a lot of friends and acquaintances and is always surrounded by them. I was always in close proximity to them during lunch period (in 9th grade) and she always told them that I stare at her. The reason I know this is b/c I could always hear her. I'll be honest. I'm becoming a bit insecure b/c of this. Once, I was walking in a crowded hallway and she and 1 of her friends were behind me. Her friend almost accidentally pushed me and the girl said "Well, why didn't you just push her?". I could hear them talking behind my back. It's been a year since then, and whenever she sees me in the hallway, she always hollers my name then starts giggling and gossiping with her friends who are always right beside her when she does this. I don't talk to her, nor am I in nor was I in any of her classes. At one point, she and her friends were staring at me (I could feel it, and I saw it in the corner of my eye for a moment) and she said "She's not even smart anymore" (And I heard them giggle at me). I'm sorry if this makes me sound paranoid, but when someone talks about me behind my back...well, it's easy to feel it when people are focusing on me for whatever reason.

Here's a bit of info about me:

1-I get mostly A's and I've never gotten below B

2-Loner (very few friends, mostly acquaintances, spend more time studying than anything else, definately not popular or well liked)

3-I don't socialize much ;)

4-As most of you can probably tell, I spend a lot of time in front of computer

5-Throughout Middle and High school, I've been known as "one of the smart ones" in the classroom

6-That same girl even confronted me once and said that I had "such an attitude" even though I never yelled, maltreated her. (This happened probably b/c I broke out of her group during this Social Studies project we were supposed to work on O_o)

7-I'm considered quite unattractive (ever since middle school, people have been calling me "ugly" or "just not good looking")

Answer 1

I think they might have a "thing" (crush) for you? It seems like your smart and not as social, that was me in high school. SO I'll tell you this once and get it through, high school is where it matters and it depends on what college you go to and where your set off in life, so don't s***w it up b/c of some low-lifes. I'm telling you this because you have the great potential of intelligence and can go far with it---very far in the long run, don't let little stupid things like this ruin it, just ignore them...who cares.  

Answer 2

why dont you stand up for yourself? go up to her and tell her what is her problem and what did you ever do to have her treat you like this. granted most "popular" kids like to "bully" the loner but you should confront her. if not this will carry on until you graduate or something worse may come out of it too. you are getting pushed around without really being pushed around. or better yet talk to you school guidance councelor and ask them what to do in this sort of situation. im sure they will help you. and for the time being just stick with your friend and just ignore them.  

Answer 3

She's jealous because she knows that she is nowhere near as smart as you.  And you might need to talk to a guidance counselor about the girl's bullying and harassment.  And ask the girl what her problem is.  She sounds like she needs her *** whooped.

Answer 4

Wow.  I feel your pain.  But, don't let this neanderthal control you.  Just continue on your path of good grades, etc. and try to stay out of her path.

I know what you are going through -- I too had the same thing happen to me.

Stay strong.

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Answer 5

Utterly ignore this smart-mouthed "b-word that rhymes with witch".  When you see her coming your way turn your back on her.  Do not acknowledge her presence in any way.  Treat her as though she does not exist.  Why should you let this person get under your skin.  She's not worth the effort.  She's the one with the problem, not you.