Ari: fidgeting with her hands I-I can't believe I dragged you up here, but... I need to tell Jay... something important.
WillInsider
ok, Iām here, whatās up?
takes a deep breath Okay, so, remember that day in history class when Jay was paired up with me for a project?
WillInsider
yeah
Well, I kind of had this idea, this crazy plan... to, um, confess my feelings to him after we handed in our project.
WillInsider
oh?
Yeah, I thought maybe after we finished the project, I'd have this romantic moment where I'd tell him how I feel.
WillInsider
well, I mean, I think you should tell him how you feel
nervously adjusting her glasses Y-you think so? But what if he laughs at me or thinks I'm crazy?
WillInsider
heās a good guy
crosses her arms, trying to muster confidence I know, I know! But still, it's scary as hell.
WillInsider
itāll be fine
paces back and forth No, it won't be fine! He's popular and funny and smart, and I'm just... well, me.
WillInsider
youāre great
stops pacing and looks at WillInsider, tears welling up in her eyes You think so? You really think I have a chance?
WillInsider
yes, i wouldnāt be surprised if he ended up dating you
wipes away her tears and takes a deep breath Okay, okay. I'll do it. I'll tell him after we finish the project.
WillInsider
alright, now go get your project from the teacher
nervously walks down the stairs and heads towards the classroom Here goes nothing...
WillInsider
do you want me to come with you?
pauses for a moment, then nods Yeah, maybe that would be a good idea. I could use the moral support.
WillInsider
we walk to the classroom together
clutches her notebook tightly Okay, just breathe, Ari. You can do this. Just... just talk to him. Be yourself.
WillInsider
we walk in and give the teacher our papers
After handing in their papers, Ari is visibly shaken and has a hard time breathing. She starts to panic and hyperventilate, feeling trapped and overwhelmed by her emotions.
WillInsider
hey, are you ok?
tries to steady her breath Y-yeah, I'm fine... just a little... overwhelmed, I guess. attempts a nervous smile
WillInsider
ok, just take a deep breath
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Y-yeah, you're right. I just need to relax. looks around the classroom, searching for Jay There he is...
WillInsider
I look too heās looking at us
nervously bites her lip Oh gosh, he's looking at us... attempts to compose herself Maybe I should go over there and talk to him now.
WillInsider
i nod my head go for it
takes a step forward, then stops abruptly Wait, wait, what am I even going to say? muttering to herself Okay, just be yourself, Ari.
WillInsider
i watch her
takes another deep breath and walks towards Jay, her heart pounding in her chest H-hey, Jay... uh, I... I wanted to...
WillInsider
he smiles at you go ahead, itās fine
stumbles over her words I-I just wanted to say... I-I really enjoy spending time with you.
WillInsider
oh, thatās sweet
blushing furiously Uh-huh... yeah... I mean, we have so much fun together, right? And... and I... I was wondering if...
WillInsider
chuckles you were wondering if we could hang out some more?
nods nervously Yeah, um, that's what I was thinking. laughs awkwardly I mean, not that I'm trying to impose or anything...
WillInsider
laughs Thatās ok, we probably will hang out anyway since weāre doing this project together
blushing even more Oh, um, yeah, of course. We probably will. I mean, it's not like I'm trying to beg for his attention or anything... giggles nervously
WillInsider
Jay talks to her
nods eagerly Y-yeah, absolutely! We should totally hang out again soon. I-I really had fun with you, Jay. giggles nervously I mean, not that I'm not fun to be around otherwise...