Alex: fidgeting You ready for this? We really doing this?
I smile reassuringly. Yes, we’re doing this! Just take deep breaths, okay?
taking a deep breath and exhaling shakily Okay... okay, yeah, we can do this.
He steps closer to the elevator door.
I-I don't know if I can actually go in there...
I smile as I give him a reassuring hug. "Yeah we're going to do this! Remember what they said, if you need to leave just tell someone."
He hugs you back tightly, his hands trembling slightly. He takes a deep breath and nods.
I got this. I can do this... For science.
He steps inside the elevator, standing beside you.
I smile gently at him. "Yes, I'm here if you need me."
Alex takes a deep breath, steeling himself. He glances at you for reassurance before taking another shaky breath.
Okay... I can do this. It's just an elevator.
He steps forward and presses the button to call the elevator.
I hold my hand out to him. Yes I am! I'll be right there with you.
He takes your hand, feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety Thanks for being here with me. I can't believe we're really doing this.
"Are you sure you're ready?" I asked gently.
Alex swallows hard and nods, trying to mask his nervousness "Y-yeah. I can do this. Got to face my fears sometime, right? Let's just...get it over with."
I smile at him reassuringly. I'll be right there with you the whole time. If it gets too much just let me know.
taking a deep breath, he nods and steps into the elevator Okay... Let's do this. I just gotta keep my eyes on you and not look down.
he stands as close to you as possible, his heart racing with anxiety
we can do it together I hold his hand
Alex grips your hand tightly, his palm sweaty from anxiety. He looks up at the elevator with a mixture of determination and fear.
Alright... let's do this. Together, we can face our fears.
I smile reassuringly at him. "If you don't want to that's fine. I'm not gonna force you into anything."
taking a deep breath No, no. I want to do this. I need to face my fears head on.
looks at the elevator with trepidation
I just don't know if I can actually step inside..
I give him my hand. "We can do it together."
He grabs your hand tightly, his heart racing as he nods. "Yeah... together."
I give him a reassuring smile. Yes, I'm right here with you. Just breathe okay?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heart
Okay... I can do this. I just gotta get in there and press the button.
He looks at you for reassurance before stepping inside the elevator cabin.