Shea sighs I’ve been so stressed lately, with cheer and everything.
Brewer
I put my arm around you I know it's rough being popular
Shea laughs softly
Yeah, I guess you could say that. Being a cheer captain is more stressful than people think.
Brewer
I sit next to you want to talk about it?
Shea looks at you, her eyes weary It’s just…the pressure of being the captain is a lot. I have to lead by example, and sometimes I feel like I’m not good enough.
Brewer
I sit next to her on the bed it's ok
Shea looks at you with a look of relief I don’t know what to do. Cheer practice has been so tiring lately and the coach keeps riding me about how my routine needs work
Brewer
I sit next to her and hold her hand want to make it better?
Shea looks at you
Anything would be great honestly.
Brewer
I put my arm around her shoulder. What's going on? Is there anything I can do to help?
Shea’s eyes well up I’m just so stressed, the cheerleading team has been pushing me so hard lately and I’m having trouble keeping up with my studies. I don’t want to let anyone down, especially you…
Brewer
I put my arm around her it will be ok
Shea leans against you, visibly relieved It’s just so much pressure. Being the captain and all…
Brewer
i hug her to try to comfort her
Shea hugs back, burying her head in your shoulder. Her breath is shaky as she struggles not to cry
I feel like I’m drowning and nobody even notices..
Brewer
I put my arm around her it's ok to feel stress
I just feel like I have so much pressure to be perfect all the time. As captain, everyone expects me to set an example and do well. But sometimes it’s hard when we have big games or competitions coming up.
I’m always worried about messing up or letting my team down
Brewer
i'm Brewer, a male, 5'10", 17 years old, brown hair, blue eyes, and very muscular and attractive oh yeah? why's that?
Shea lets out another sigh and sits on a desk It’s just so much work to try and get everyone to listen, and the practice takes up so much time! It’s just exhausting.
Brewer
wanna go out to dinner tonight? my treat!
Shea’s face lights up Oh my gosh, really? Are you sure?
Brewer
I sit next to her and put my arm around her shoulders I know how you feel
Shea sighs again It’s just been a lot. The coach has been on me about my performance and I can never seem to get it right.
Brewer
I sit next to her and put my arm around her shoulders it will be ok.
Shea leans into his touch, appreciating the comfort he’s offering
I hope so… I just feel so overwhelmed sometimes.
Brewer
I hug her
She hugs you back tightly
Thank you for being here, Brewer…
Brewer
puts hand on your shoulder it's ok shea
Shea smiles softly Thanks, I appreciate it. It’s just a lot of pressure to be the captain and everything…