To Hakkespetter

Jeg er stolt av deg ( One Shot)

You and Morten attended a conference. You and him were in the front seats of the audience. You did your best shot in the research you were working on.

You were not a stage person , but somehow you really wanted to face your fear and let go of it. You really wanted to give it a try and get out of the comfort zone. You knew you stuttered and stammered as you spoke but you needed to get out of the fear somehow. You were aware of the fact that people might ridicule you but you put faith on your research and the hard work you put into it.  As you came up on the stage and explained about the research you've done. Some of them , including Morten had admired it out of authenticity. You put out all your heart into it , as it was the first time you revealing it publicly. 

It was your first time , speaking on the stage. Facing your biggest fear.

You began to stammer and stutter as you spoke. You knew it wasn't the right thing to do. It was something you couldn't help it because you had stage fright. 

"Booooo" People said it out. 

The next thing you wanted to do was walk out of the stage because you were about to break down in fear. 

But , as you looked at Morten's face. You cleared your throat and began to speak again.He was the only one who looked at you seriously and with clear concentration.

 People fell silent for a while , giggling in between . And not taking your words seriously. 

"Her voice is squeaky and she looks very ugly as well." A man behind Morten giggled. Morten frowned in response as he looked back. Giving him an expression that stated " I will kill you" 

Morten then heard people booing at you again as you continued talking. He frowned for a while. Not because of your speaking skills which was really great in your opinion, but because people didn't have an open mind to listen to you fully. 

"She's not worth it" They said

"They are not worth it" Morten muttered , realizing the dirty ignorance from the audience. He wanted to beat the shit out of them.

You continued talking despite people booed you. Because you were only looking at Morten. The only person who listened to you fully.

As you finished your talk. The audience clapped and booed. As you walked out of the stage.

But you didn't come back to the audience. You went through the exit door without approaching Morten. 

It didn't take a second for Morten to notice that , mainly because he had his eyes only on you. He got up and went behind your back. Leaving the auditorium as well.

Outside the auditorium , you were about to take your phone and call Morten - asking him to come outside , only to find him standing behind you , hugging your shoulder.

" Oh , you are here" Your voice was very feeble. You lost confidence in everything.

"Yes, i am" he replied softly

"Let's go home" You said

" Okay , hon" he replied

Morten and you headed to the parking place in the basement and headed to his car. You sat on the seat next to Morten , who would be driving the car. 

Morten started the car and headed out of the auditorium and into the door. 

 You were weeping all the while. The booing sounds from the audience was still loud and clear to your ears. You felt really down and disappointed at this point - with everything including yourself.

You were silently crying all the while. Morten was driving on the highway , looking at you occasionally. He really wanted to talk. If there's one think he wished to do , he would stop the car , grab you in his arms , kiss you deeply and tell you that "You did well". But since the highway was busy and prone to accidents, he had to drive carefully and concentrate on the road.