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Thankful that I wasn't late to class despite breaking into a car and running into my ex, I took a seat in my usual spot. We had presentations that day and though I hated speaking in public I much preferred to do that rather than taking an exam. I greeted Mike with a small nod. He smiled, going back to his conversation with Josh.
How could no one see what a dick Josh was?
Professor Lanthorn jumped right into the presentations and lucky for us, we were the last pair to have to speak. As the other groups presented, I went through my flashcards in order to not make a complete fool of myself. When it was time for our presentation, I stood in front of the crowd next to Mike, anxious and ready to get the last bit of the semester over with.
“Don't be nervous,” Mike smiled, squeezing my shoulder. “We got this.”
“Okay, I'll start,” I said.
Mike went over to the computer to plug in the USB with the PowerPoint and I began speaking. I introduced both myself and Mike, as well as the subject we'd be presenting
“So this is our presentation about—”
Murmurs echoed throughout the classroom, and for that moment the world ceased to exist.
“Holy shit,” I said.