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By Suwitcha Chaiyong, Photos by Varuth Hirunyatheb

Bell and Preaw share romantic revelations

That feeling of love in the air is a sure sign that Valentine�s Day is just around the corner. Some couples might show their love for each other with a romantic candlelit dinner or by gorging on chocolates. Some may be thinking about sending flowers to a secret crush. Others might just spend the day listening to their favourite love songs.

There are two romantic singers from Nueng Narongvit�s DIY project who, judging by the hit love songs they�ve recorded, should know all about the ups and downs of amour.

• Did you know •

According to tradition, giving somebody a red tulip on Valentine�s Day is a declaration of love.

Supol Phuasirirak (Bell) is a 26-year-old singer who wrote his chart topping hit, �Tha Hak Lok Nee Mai Mee (If the World Doesn�t Have),� for his ex-girlfriend�s birthday. Bell takes relationships very seriously.

Kanitkul Netbute (Preaw), 24, is optimistic about love, as you can probably tell from her hit song �Khob Jai Na (Thank You).� Preaw is so charming that she once had five different guys ask her out at the same Valentine�s Day dinner.

To help you gear up for Valentine�s Day, Student Weekly recently sat down for a chat with Bell and Preaw. We got their expert opinions on everything from puppy love to broken hearts.

Student Weekly: Let�s start with puppy love. Who first stirred your interest?

Bell: She was a cute classmate I met at an English language school during summer break, when I was in the fourth grade.

I liked her appearance and personality, but we never spoke to each other. It was the first time that I really liked a girl, and I looked forward to seeing her in class every day.

Preaw: My first love was a senior at my high school. Our love story was like a soap drama because at first we didn�t like each other at all.

We became friends after he called me at home and asked me to buy him a fish. After that, he kept calling me and later asked me to be his girlfriend.

Student Weekly: What do you think of student romance?

Bell: Love is always good. I don�t fall in love easily, and it can be difficult for two people to fall in love with each other. So when it happens, go for it, but don�t do anything inappropriate.

Preaw: I think it�s good, too. It�s good to know somebody and become part of his family. I still keep in touch with my first boyfriend�s parents, even though he and I broke up.

Student Weekly: How about having a gig?

Bell: It�s OK to date a few girls before you commit to somebody, but if you have a girlfriend, you shouldn�t have a gig. I�ve never had one. I only date one person at a time.

Preaw: I don�t like the idea of having a gig. In any case, you could never be sure how many other girlfriends he has.

Student Weekly: What do you do when you have a crush on somebody?

Bell: I just let it go until there�s a chance to get to know her. I never walk straight up and talk to a girl who isn�t an acquaintance.

Preaw: I�ve never had a crush on any guy � except for Johnny Depp!

Student Weekly: Is Valentine�s Day a good time to confess your feelings for somebody?

Bell: You should just let your feelings lead the way. Whenever you feel you have to say it, just do it.

Preaw: I don�t think you should wait for Valentine�s Day. You can confess a crush any time.

Student Weekly: Is Valentine�s Day important for you?

Bell: Not really. Some people expect to be treated nicely and receive perfect gifts on Valentine�s Day. But there are 364 other days in the year that are just as important.

Preaw: I don�t pay much attention to it, but I always spend time with my mom and my boyfriend, if I have one.

Student Weekly: Do you have any ideas on how to mend a broken heart?

Bell: Only time can cure a broken heart. Having a new girlfriend would probably help, but it usually takes a while before I can move on.

Preaw: Actually, I think Bell still has a broken heart. [Laughs.]

I like to listen to sad songs and cry. That always makes me feel better. Sometimes my mom cheers me up by taking me to the beach or for a trip overseas.

Flowers and location courtesy of Booskorn Flower at 50 GMM Grammy Place on Asoke Road. Phone 02 665 9929.

	gorge (v): to eat a lot of something, until you are full crush (n): someone that you secretly have a strong feeling of love for, that may not last very long amour (n): love; a love affair optimistic (adj): expecting good things to happen or something to be successful charming (adj): very pleasant or attractive puppy love (n): feelings of love that a young person has and that adults do not think is very serious commit (v): to be completely loyal to one person acquaintance (n): a person that you know but who is not a close friend mend (v): to repair something that has been damaged or broken IDIOMS ups and downs: the mixture of good and bad things in a particular situation keep in touch: to stay in contact on friendly terms with somebody move on: to forget about problems from your past and get on with your life