Cold feet

James stood at the end of the high dive as the board wobbled under his feet. He couldn’t do it. He couldn’t jump off the board. He began to back away but then a petite girl behind him yelled. “Hey! Come on! Move it! Stop showing off!”

He turned and saw the short girl had climbed up behind him making it impossible for him to back out. James gulped as the mousey girl glared at him. “Jump all ready. What are you, scared? Come on I’m getting cold up here!”

James gulped as he was forced to the edge of the board. He had to jump. There was no choice anymore…