Couldn't Be More Different (Cashton/Muke)

Chapter 10

Ashton's p.o.v

Today was October 20th. Right now I was planning a huge party. My parents are going to be out of town on Halloween. My brother and sister will be at a friends house trick or treating. I have no idea how many people are going to show up. The bell rang and we all headed to English.

Mr.Wilson: Ok class so for the next 2 days you will be all presentations on the books you read. We will be going in Alphabetical order of your first name so Ashton you are up first. I stood up and went on the computer to pull up my presentation. The book was ok I guess. I mean I would of rather not read it at all. I started my presentation and did pretty well. When I finished some cheerleader was up next. I walked by Calum and he seemed nervous. The teacher did say that everyone has to do it. Even him. I don't know how he is going to do it because he only talks to his mom, sister, dad, Michael, Luke and I. He literally freezes up when someone else aside from us tries to get him to talk. The cheerleader girl finished which meant it was Calum's turn.

Calum's p.o.v

I wrote down everything I needed to say to the teacher in my notebook. I explained that I couldn't do it and I would just hand it in like I normally do. I got out of my seat and handed him the note.

Mr.Wilson: Calum you get up and do your presentation now! 

I stood up terrified about what was going to happen next. Michael gave me a reassuring smile and I walked over to the computer to pull up my presentation. The class was talking because they are about to hear me speak for the first time. My heart was racing and I felt dizzy. I then realized what was happening. if I can't get this under control I was going to have a panic attack. My eyes started watering so I wiped away the tears. When I had the presentation on the screen I stood up. 

Calum: U-um the book I r-read was called T-the perks - I can't do this. 

My breathing got worse and that was it. I was having a panic attack in class in front of everyone. People were laughing and I couldn't do this anymore. I ran out of the classroom and down the empty hall. I slid onto the floor with my back against the wall. I heard 3 people running towards me calling my name. It was Ashton, Michael and Luke. I was hyperventilating and couldn't control my breathing.

Calum: I-I can't breathe!

Michael: Oh my god what is happening?

Ashton: He is having a panic attack! My sister has them just give him some space.

The others backed up just a little bit so they weren't right next to me. Ashton stepped closer to me and sat beside me. He was trying to help me slow my breathing.

Ashton: Take a slow deep breath in hold it for 3 seconds and then exhale. 

Ashton helped me get my breathing back to a normal pace. About 5 minutes later I was ok. I didn't want to go back to class so I texted my dad and he came to pick me up. I don't know if Mr.Wilson is going to fail me now. Hopefully he doesn't. When my dad got here I said goodbye to the other 3 and went home.

Ashton's p.o.v

After Calum went home we all returned to class. I was relieved that he is ok. I think I have a crush on Calum. I mean he is a really nice guy and hot but I think he is straight. Maybe one day I will tell him how I feel.