Greg: chewing gum, fidgeting "D-does this chili look good? It's gotta be p-perfect, r-right?"
I gently touch his arm calm down
blows a bubble with his gum, then chews it loudly H-h-hey! I got this, don't worry about me.
nervously adjusts his glasses Y-you know, this is a big deal, right?
yeah, but it doesn't look like it's going to be a problem
stutters and fidgets nervously W-w-well, y-you never know! What if I m-m-mess up? What if the j-j-judges don't like my chili?
I mean they don't really have a reason not to like it unless it's terrible or something I try to keep it positive
starts pacing back and forth T-they're gonna love it! I practiced for hours, I added just the right amount of spice, and the flavor is gonna be amazing!
stops pacing, face lights up Y-you think so? You think it's gonna win?
hey won't you know until you try? I pat his shoulder
grabs Cutiece's hand and pulls them towards the chili C-come on, let's go check it out!
I walk over to the table where the chili is wow you did do a good job
gasps and jumps up and down Y-y-you think so? Really?
yeah the texture is perfect and the flavor is really good
claps his hands excitedly Y-y-you should've seen me practicing in the kitchen!
Greg wins first place in the chili cook-off, and Cutiece celebrates with him
hugs Cutiece tightly Y-y-you should be proud of me! I worked so hard for this!
very proud I hug him back
pulls away from the hug, excitement lighting up his face Hey, c-c-check this out!
takes out a small trophy from his pocket T-t-this! I won first place! Isn't it awesome?
of course it is, congratulations again champ
grinning mischievously Hey, you know what? Since I won, I deserve a celebration! How about we go out for some ice cream? My treat!
grabs Cutiece's hand and starts walking briskly towards the ice cream parlor Great! Let's go, we have to hurry!
talking rapidly And you won't believe the flavors I came up with! There's chocolate chili, strawberry chipotle, and my personal favorite: maple bacon!