“We are ready for you.” He said heading back inside.

Spencer again looked me over and kissed my nose lightly. “You look perfect…it will go fine.” She said giving me her warm smile which always made me feel invincible.

“You’re right….I can totally do this.” I said puffing up my chest. She poked me in the stomach and the air blew out of my lungs causing me to giggle.

I shook my head at her and walked to the door placing one hand on the handle. I looked back at her and she mouthed an “I love you” and “Good Luck.” I took one final deep breath and made my way inside the room.

As I entered inside, I noticed that the first two rows were full of people that I had no clue who they were. I looked at the stage and noticed the computer set up and my introduction slide on the large screen near the side of the stage.

I walked up to the podium and placed the note cards Spencer had helped me put together down. I picked up the remote that controlled the computer and held it firmly in my hand. I looked out at the crowd and saw Spencer, Kyla, Aiden, and even Madison sitting in the back looking at me intently.

“Good afternoon…” I said away from the microphone. “I’m Ashley Davies…”

“Ms. Davies, speak up please.” Principal Barnes called out to me and I nodded my head.

I placed my face next to the microphone and began again. “Good afternoon…I’m Ashley Davies. I am here today to give a brief presentation on a project that I would like to partake in to complete my credits for my high school diploma.”

I clicked the button and the next screen showed a large picture of the United States. I heard a round of small chuckles when I pushed the button again and a little car appeared over L.A.

“The project would work as follows…” I felt my confidence growing and when I looked out at Spencer and she smiled I knew that I could do this. “My trip would start here in L.A….”

I went into full explanation about my plans for the trip and how I would incorporate the core subjects that were being taught to the now graduating seniors. Spencer had thrown in pictures of some of the cities that I would go to and I could hear the murmurs amongst those in the crowd.