I gripped my violin, trying not to panic. It was my turn in 4 people… 3…. 2… 1…
I’d never performed in front of so many people before. What if it went wrong? My heart beat like a drum, my breathing fast and uneven. A sick feeling settled in my stomach. I wish I hadn’t eaten so much – I felt like throwing up
I heard my name get called out. ‘Molly Airplane!’ (Yes, my last name is Airplane. I hate my last name)
I walked out on stage. Bright yellow lights flashed in my face.
I swept out my violin, and began to play