presentations and anxiety

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Scarlett's P.O.V.
Oh no. Today is our presentation for chemistry. I'm freaking out. I didn't get any sleep last night because the thought of presenting in front of forty judgmental high school students kept my eyes open almost the whole night. I'm so restless and nervous for today. At least it is already Friday and at least Emma is my partner she might help me through this. But that won't make me feel any better either.

I just really need some breakfast right now. "Wow you look tired" my mom says looking at me. "Thanks Mom" I said sarcastically. "I didn't get enough sleep last night I was working on some flash cards for a presentation" I add.

"Well, procrastinating again I see?" My mom hates it when I procrastinate. "No...okay maybe"

I grab a bowl from the cabinet, and set it down on the table and filled it with cereal. I get a big glass mug and put some coffee in it. I really need coffee I have zero energy today. I couldn't stand the thought of leaving my house and the first thing I have to be dealing with is standing up in front of many students and stuttering constantly.

Once I was done with breakfast, I looked at my phone and saw it was 7:48. Im so late! I quickly packed up my stuff and left my house.

I finally arrive to the school parking lot. I felt my heart beating because of how nervous I am. I walk in to class, and thankfully I wasn't late. I walk to my seat and sit down. I look to my right and I see Emma sitting on the table of Isaac's desk talking to him. Ever since they met they kind of clicked and became friends. But they look like they like each other.

"Hey Scarlett" Emma says noticing me. "Hi" I say back. "Hey" Isaac also says to me. I smile softly at him.

I was going to ask Emma to practice presenting but she looks busy. I really need her help presenting this, instead she's laughing with Isaac. Okay I need to stop being so annoyed by Isaac and her. I mean they look really cute together and I consider Emma my friend but I'm just really struggling with presenting this project.

After watching ten presentations, it was time for Emma and I to go up. "Scarlett and Emma you're up next" the teacher looks at his list.

I felt my heart racing once again. I can do this, right? I felt my face getting heated. Once I got up there, I take a look at my flash cards. My mind went blank. Emma was looking at me and was confused as to why I didn't say anything. I heard a few laughs. "That's not even funny" I hear Isaac say to one of the students sitting near him who was laughing at me. Although that was sweet of him defending me, I still didn't say anything. I felt my legs shaking. "Uh I-" is all I said looking at everyone staring at me. My throat starts to tighten, as if I was going to cry.

Before I knew it, I just walked out the classroom not caring how everyone would react. "Scarlett!" is all I heard my teacher say. I just couldn't do it.

I rushed to the girls bathroom. I was finally at the bathroom and fortunately, it was empty. I was trying to fight back my tears, I felt myself trembling. I really wish I had more confidence in myself. I wish I could be able to publicly speak without a stutter. I finally start letting all my tears out. I kept crying and put my back against the bathroom stalls. After I was done with all the sobbing, I put my head down to my knees which was being wrapped by my arms. I heard the door of the bathroom opening. I quickly get up to make sure that person who walked in doesn't see me crying, it would be embarrassing. I go up to the sink to wash my face. Looking at the mirror, I see a familiar face. "Isaac?"

"Are you okay?" He says with a concerning look on his face. "I'm fine. T-This is the girls bathroom."

"I know but I just wanted to make sure you were okay." He's nicer than I thought. I started to feel my heart skipping a beat. "I-I was j-just n-nervous when I was p-presenting" My eyes started to water and my throat began to close again trying to talk about how I felt.

Isaac's P.O.V.
Walking in the bathroom, I saw Scarlett staring at her reflection in the bathroom. I asked if she was okay, she explained to me why she ran off like that. I'm not usually a guy who cares, but she and her family helped me that one night where my dad was beating me up.

I saw a small teardrop rolling by her cheek. I grab her a paper towel since there were no tissues. I give it to her, and start to comfort her by putting my hand on her shoulder. "Listen not everyone can get up there and present in front of a classroom, you just need to practice."

"How?" She asks me. "You could talk to me more." I sound stupid right now. I'm comforting a girl who I don't even know that well. But she is like a friend to me now. Is it bad to be friends with someone you don't even have in common with?

Scarlett's P.O.V.
"You could talk to me more" he insists. His eyes staring right into mine and his hand on my shoulder makes me feel safe for some reason. He's a really good friend. The bell rings for second period. Two girls came in the bathroom giving Isaac a confusing look as to why he was in the girls bathroom. "Uh the boys bathroom was full" I start laughing at his embarrassing moment.

I finally leave the bathroom with Isaac for second period.

I kind of kept this chapter short. Anyways what do you guys think of this chapter? Comment below. Also I made the picture edit.

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