So tell me about yourself,

Sarah Rodriguez.

I played with the thread of my shirt

as the camera took me in.

Well, I'll be eighteen in two and a half weeks,

so that's exciting.

I smiled.

Damn,

you're only seventeen?

That's crazy.

My eyes glistened with humor as I shook my head.

That's cause you're ancient.

I dodged the pillow he chucked at me as I giggled.

Hey!

I yelled before throwing it back.

Anyway,

I'm almost eighteen

and I love caramel popcorn.

I grinned at the lens as Luke rolled his eyes.

Is that all?

I rose my eyebrow.

Well what do you want to know?

There's not really anything that's fascinating about me.

It was silent for a moment

before Luke asked.

How are you feeling right now?

I frowned in confusion.

I feel fine, why?

Luke sighed.

How are you really feeling, Sarah?

About everything that's going on?

My face dropped

as I registered what he was asking.

Oh.

I said quietly

while scrunching up my eyebrows.

Well...

My chest was starting to feel heavy.

I'm...

My breath caught in my throat

as I sent a time out sign to Luke.

Getting the message,

he shut off the camera

before looking at me.

Sorry.

I said.

I just had to recollect my thoughts.

Closing my eyes, I took in a lung full of air.

Not feeling as lightheaded anymore,

I opened my eyes and stared right into Luke's eyes.

Okay.

I think I'm ready now.

~Sarah