Bella took a deep breath.
Her feet were heavy, but she walked into the classroom.
Everyone turned to look. Her cheeks turned warm. Ms. Rivera gave her a gentle smile. βGo ahead, Bella.β
She looked at her notes and began to speak. Her voice wobbled at firstβbut it got stronger.
A few kids nodded. One even smiled.
What happens next?
π She finishes and smiles back π’ She gets nervous again and runs out π She makes a joke to hide her nerves