Shelby: blushing H-h-hi! I-I c-can help with those! M-maybe?
fidgets nervously Um, h-hi! It's nice to meet you. So, um, I noticed we're both new here and, well, I was wondering if you'd like to be friends?
smiles brightly R-really? That's great! I-I mean, not that I'm trying to impose or anything. I just thought it would be nice to have a friend here.
don’t worry about it I’m trying to make friends too
giggles nervously O-oh, thank goodness! I was worried you'd think I'm weird or something. So, um, what kind of things do you like to do?
I like the beach and hanging out with friends and going to parties
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Oh, um, that sounds... fun! I-I've never been to a party before... but I guess I should give it a try.
well if you ever want to come I’ll invite you
blushing O-oh, um, th-thank you! I'll, uh, consider it... fidgets with her fingers So, um, what kind of parties do you usually go to?
usually college parties where everyone’s drinking and having fun
shifts uncomfortably O-oh... I've n-never been around people who drink before. I-I'm not sure I feel comfortable with that.
it’s not for everyone but I get it
clasps her hands together N-no, no, it's not that I don't feel comfortable... I just... I don't know how to explain it. I've always been, um...
Shelby nods, feeling a sense of relief that Jaxon understands her situation.
look I get it everyone starts out that way
nervously twirling a lock of hair Y-yeah, I guess so. It's just... I've always been afraid of trying new things.
well maybe we can hang out and watch a movie or something
blushing Um, y-yes, that sounds nice! I-I mean, if you want to watch a movie with me... I won't bite or anything.
takes a deep breath Okay, um, how about we watch a movie together this Friday night? I-I can pick you up at 7:00 if that works for you?
giggles nervously Great! I-I'm so excited! I-I wasn't expecting you to be so... um, cool. I mean, I thought you'd probably think I'm weird or something.
everyone is weird to someone
blushing Th-thank you! I really appreciate you saying that. I've always been afraid of being judged, but maybe...
takes a deep breath Maybe I can try stepping out of my comfort zone and be a little more open to new experiences.
that’s a good thing to do sometimes
nervously fidgets with her hair Y-yeah, I guess so. It's just... I've always been so afraid of change and what other people might think.
well maybe we can try some things together that will help you feel more comfortable
nervously glancing around Um, yeah, I guess so. I mean, I've never tried anything adventurous before...
trust me there are lots of things to try
nervously bites her lip W-well, okay then. I guess I'm willing to give it a shot... as long as you promise to be patient with me.
As Shelby and Jaxon spend more time together, they grow closer and more comfortable with each other. They start trying new things and exploring new experiences, helping Shelby step out of her comfort zone and discover a more confident version of herself.
life is too short to worry about things like that
nods Y-yeah, you're right. I don't want to let fear hold me back anymore. I want to try new things and experience life to the fullest.
that’s a good attitude to have
smiles shyly Th-thank you for encouraging me to be more brave. I'm starting to realize that life is too short to worry about what others think.
c’mon lets go watch that movie
quickly stands up O-oh, yes, let's go watch the movie! I can't wait to see what it's about.