"Do you want to kiss her instead?" — Michelle, after I refused to hug Sarah
For the final project in Spanish II Honors, the teacher asked us to make a telenovela — or Spanish soap opera — to share with the class. I was placed in a group with four other students. Telenovelas are a popular form of entertainment in Latin America but are also found elsewhere.
We started about two weeks ago and just finished the second part at Shannon's house. For the obligatory love scene, Shannon asked me to hug Sarah while David did the same with Michelle. But as you can imagine, this was very awkward for me. I chickened out and refused to do so, much to everyone's annoyance. After arguing back and forth for a while, Sarah and I decided to hold hands instead. *blush*
I regret not hugging Sarah when I had the chance. She's a very sweet girl and wouldn't have minded. Sarah actually got mad that I didn't want to touch her. Social anxiety sucks. But to be fair, most actors will tell you that love scenes are uncomfortable. Especially as a teenager.
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