"Elsa try singing freely," says Miss Honey.

"Okay," I say.

"And today I do not want you to close your eyes," says Miss Honey.

I feel my nervousness sky rocket to another level. When you close your eyes, it's so much easier to sing.  I feel the urge of running  and my hands have started shaking  again. Miss Honey notices it instantly.

"Elsa make direct eye contact with me. Focus only on your song not on people's reaction. Focus Elsa." she says.

I look into Miss Honey's kind brown eyes and start singing. My hands are still shaking but my voice is clear and loud. It hasn't turned all squeaky and weird like what used to happen before.

"Very good Elsa," says Miss Honey clapping and coming towards me, "The song you sang today have you ever sung it before?"

"I had tried to sing it once before at my elder sister's birthday party.  But.....I got really nervous and stopped halfway," I say, "They all started mocking me and my sister blamed me for ruining her birthday," I say a tear rolling down my cheek.

"Now you can sing in front of all of them and prove them wrong," says Miss Honey patting me on the back.

"Thank you Miss Honey," I say.

"No need to thank me," says Miss Honey warmly, "Now off you go, we'll meet again tomorrow."

"Did I just hear you sing!" says Nancy as soon as I step out of the class. I jump in fright on hearing her voice.

"Nancy, you scared me," I say.

"That was amazing!" she says.

"Thanks," I say blushing slightly, "I thought I was going to meet you in the cafeteria."

"I had gone for auditions," she says.

"What auditions?" I ask curiously.

"There is a musical that Wendy High has every time at the end of the year," she says.

"Oh," I say walking toward the cafeteria. 

"Hold on," says Nancy, "You have a beautiful voice, I heard you sing,"

"So...." I say.

"You should go for the auditions," she says, "Hurry! its about to end."

"Nancy, I can't sing in front of so many people," I say.

"Why?" asks Nancy. 

"I just can't, I get very scared," I say sadly.

"You really can Elsa, just believe in yourself," says Nancy.

"Nancy I really can't," I say.

"Just go give the auditions today," says Nancy, "You can always back out later if you don't like it."

"I'm not sure..." I say.

"Just come," says Nancy dragging me .

When we both reach the audition hall, we both are sweating and panting. A young lady with brown curly hair and blue eyes is staring at us.

"Hadn't you already given your auditions," she says pointing at Nancy.

"Miss Dimple, you have to let my friend give the auditions," says Nancy.

"Sorry, but the auditions are over," she says leaving the room.

Nancy blocks the exit. "Ma'am please just give her one chance, please!" she says.

"Fine," says Miss Dimple.

They both stare at me waiting for me to start singing. I close my eyes and imagine I am all alone. Then I start to sing. When I open my eyes Miss Dimple jaw has dropped and Nancy is smiling warmly.

"What's your name?" asks Miss Dimple.

"Elsa," I say.

Suddenly, Luke comes into the auditorium and  as his eyes meet mine, I feel something flicker inside me. The whole world has suddenly come to a standstill. I have completely forgotten what I am doing here. I can feel my heartbeat and in my head I can continuously hear this voice saying his name.

I become suddenly aware of Miss Honey speaking to me. With great difficulty I shift my eyes away from him. 

"You'll get the results tomorrow," she is saying, "Now what is it Luke?" she asks.

"Ma'am the principal wants to speak to you," he says.

"Okay, let's go," says Miss Dimple.

As we all walk out of the room Luke turns and gives me a wide grin, that has just made my day.