PART 2

Even though my lower back is stinging, I ramp up my confidence once more and manage to smile at everyone. Zamiel has taken a seat already. He's keeping a straight face. I stoop when I reach the center. My boyfriend is giving me an intense stare as I turn to look at him.

I then turn away and look at the people yelling my name in the crowd. I maintain my cheery expression. I'm not really sure why I'm even trying to ramp up when I don't want this. Many cameras are clicking. Reporters are everywhere. Even a film of the events is being made.

I gracefully ramp. My name is shouted by the audience. I waved at them and kissed them in the air. They grew louder, which made me grin. Zamiel appears agitated when I look at him. I retrace my steps and return to the rear stage. When someone stands in my path, I lose my smile.

She said irritably, "You are being overly cocky that you forget you are still starting."

I added, tilting my head to view her expression, "I'm sorry for being too confident. I d