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Fear - a Heavy Emotion

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“Oh, that’s too bad. I wouldn’t think it’d be difficult for you to find a date.” I smirked.

“And why is that?” she asked. “I have someone in mind to go with, but he hasn’t come forward.”

What’s this? Who could this person she had in mind be? I panicked. My confident ambition

became worry and doubt. I brainstormed a bit. Who could it be? She wasn’t too popular and wasn’t

much of a flirt. She was one of the nice girls that didn’t crave attention. We shared a lot of the same

classes together, the same lunch time and I never noticed her fancying anyone. Never heard anything,

no rumors. I wondered, who?? I was flushed, and sweating. I began trembling. I should ask her now. Or

should I not? My fear of rejection grew with each passing moment.

“Hello, JR? Are you there? You zoned out for a minute.” she said, tapping me on the shoulder.

“And you’re sweating, gross.”

“I’m sorry; did you say you had someone in mind to go with? Who?” I asked, finally.

“Well since you’re being a little dork about it, it’s you that I want to go with.” she said.

“With me??” I couldn’t believe my ears.

“Yes, with you, if that’s okay.” she said. “I knew you wanted to go with me, but I knew you were

too chicken to ask me.”

“Yes. Yes I was.” I said, embarrassingly.

And suddenly, I felt relief. Relief someone would find when a cool breeze hits their face on a

hot, sweaty day. I really liked this girl, and I almost let fear get in the way of my mission. Well,

technically, it did. But I was going to ask her, I really was! I’m sure it was just going to be a matter of

time, in time for the winter formal.

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