The school's annual cultural festival was just around the corner, and the excitement was palpable. Thelma and her friends were busy preparing for the various events, from music and dance performances to art exhibitions and debates.
Jason, being the tech whiz, was in charge of setting up the sound system for the festival. Thelma, who was part of the school's dance troupe, would be performing a traditional Nigerian dance.
One day, during lunch, Thelma and her friends were rehearsing their dance routine in the school courtyard. Emmanuel ,a new student who had recently transferred to the school, watched them with interest. He approached them and introduced himself, complimenting their performance.
Thelma felt a bit self-conscious but was pleased by Emmanuel's genuine praise. As they chatted, Jason joined them, and Thelma couldn't help but notice the way he smiled at her.
The festival day arrived, and the school was buzzing with excitement. Thelma and her friends performed flawlessly, their traditional costumes and energetic dance moves captivating the audience.
After the performance, Jason congratulated Thelma on a job well done. "You were amazing!" he exclaimed, beaming with pride.
Thelma blushed, feeling happy and relieved. "Thanks, Jason. You did a great job with the sound system."
As they walked off the stage, Emmanuel approached them, chatting about the festival and the performances. Thelma enjoyed his company, and the three of them laughed and joked together.
However, Thelma couldn't help but feel a flutter in her chest whenever Jason was near. She wondered if he might feel the same way.
As the festival came to an end, Thelma realized that she was having the time of her life. She was surrounded by friends, enjoying the music and the atmosphere, and maybe, just maybe, something special was brewing between her and Jason.