nagyepong avatar

by

She stood there, her head down and feet firmly pressed against the ground. The adrenaline was pumping through her veins. As she stood, the panic took over her body. Her lips started to quiver; her arms and legs tensed up. She was as erect as a statue. Moments later, the gentle breeze in the air created a subtle sway in her hair which calmed her down. She took a deep breath and rubbed her hands together. She let out a placid smile as she looked up towards the building and took her first steps, ready to take her licensing exam.

1 comment add one below

  • avatar

    Mike Arnzen over 2 years ago

    Intense scene! You definitely encapsulate exam anxiety here! I think the title sets us up for some expectations that you shift away from in an awesome way in that clincher of an ending. Well done, Nana.

Join the conversation

Sign up or Sign in to leave a comment on this drabble.