Snippets of Reality

I like you alot, like really really alot.

Today's Monday. The worst day of the week. But lucky for me, today's the day we have Art class and are going to be able to do a group project! Miss. Jamie called out the first names for the project. I scanned my surroundings and butterflies fluttered in my stomach when my eyes stopped at... my longtime crush, Max. *sigh* I really really hoped that miss would pair us together. I listened attentively when my name was called. Chelsea, Mel, Xaviar and Max. My stomach somersaulted when I heard his name.
Our group project was to paint and assemble paintings of the ocean from different perspectives. We started the assignment.
"Hey maxi" I mumbled, shyly.
"Hey" Max looked away shyly.
Prior to our awkward exchange we bantered and talked about school and such.
"So, is there anyone that you like?" I said on the edge of my seat.
"Um actually yes" he shifted in his seat and I lightly felt his leg brush mine sending electricity up my spine. My heart rate excelled as I considered the possibility of that person being me.
"Me too... I-um like you." I ripped off the bandage steady and fast as my cheeks tinged crimson. I looked away meekly, awaiting his response.
Sneaking a look up at him I saw the state he was in. Looking incredibly flustered, his eyes were wide as golf balls. Dread enveloped my body and fear coursed my veins. Rejection was the only word that repeated in my head, over and over and over again. The walls closed in on me, increasing the urge to get out of here. I had to. So I lamely ran into the school bathroom and let out a deep breath that I wasn't even aware I was holding.
After five minutes I heard someone calling my name. "Chellie, Max is calling you. Get your lazy arse off the floor and