"I...... got lost," I say biting my lip.

"No problem," the Professor sighs, "We were just discussing the syllabus."

I am hoping that Miss Honey has completely forgotten about my introduction. I feel even more nervous than before and now I have run out of excuses.

Reading my thoughts, Miss Honey says, "We'll do your introduction some other time. Now, you all will copy the syllabus." 

I can't believe I just got so lucky. It feels like as if thousand pounds of nervousness and tension has just lifted off from my shoulder. I quickly take my seat and start to copy the syllabus. The class is quiet. Everybody is busy writing and listening to the professor. We are suddenly jolted by the loud sound of the bell.

"Ah, class is dismissed. Thank you all, I'll see you tomorrow." says Miss Honey closes her book.

I'm about to leave the class when Professor Honey stops me.

"Elsa, I want to speak to you for a second," she says.

Is she going to scold me for avoiding my introduction? Seriously, how can I get into trouble on my first day of college? I'm mentally making a list of all the worst possibilities. 

When Miss Honey says, " You looked very uncomfortable when I asked you to give your introduction in front of the class."

"I got nervous!" I say turning red.

"Go ahead and stand at the center of the class and give your introduction," she says sitting in my place.

I feel like a bomb has been dropped on me. I didn't see that coming. Introducing myself to Miss Honey will be much easier than doing it in front of the entire class, but I am still a bit hesitant.

"My name is Elsa, I like dancing and um um....." my voice is getting  weird and  sounding squeaky, which only happens when I get nervous.  I feel the instant urge to run again.

"Okay, wait," Miss Honey says while walking towards me, "First, close your eyes and take a deep breath and relax."

I follow obediently. 

"Just imagine, you're alone in a room with nobody to hear or judge you. It's only you and your thoughts. Imagine I am not here. Now, take a deep breath.......and start over." Her voice calm and reassuring.

"My name is Elsa, I have an elder sister and I like to write and dance. I'm  allergic to a lot of things but my favorite food is pasta......!" I stop taking a moment to just breath. Weirdly enough, when I spoke this time my voice wasn't  squeaky. My voice could actually be heard for once, and I didn't hesitate for a second. 

"Much, much better!" Says Miss Honey.

I feel so.....confident. "But not perfect." she says.

I gasp, anxiety returning. "Elsa, I will  give you this assignment. You are to talk to me about anything you like or what you are afraid  of. I want a speech everyday until you're perfect." instructs Miss Honey.

"Okay," I say quietly picking my bag and going out of the class. 

I feel a happy glow surrounding me. I actually gave my introduction and it was way better than I imagined it. Before when I use to get nervous of these things no one use to help me. Miss Honey  actually wants to help and maybe if I let her, she will help me with my fear of speaking. Now I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow.