The Beach

As he does, an overwhelming sense of panic rises up from where I had suppressed it. The roar of the water seems to be getting louder and there is a ringing in my ears. My vision blurs and it’s difficult to breathe. I can’t understand what he’s saying.
‘Look at me,’ a sharp command. I struggle to focus on the handsome paramedic who is crouched in front of me. ‘Breathe.’
I can’t. It’s as if my air passages have been blocked. My breaths are coming out as loud rasps and my lungs hurt as I battle for air. What’s happening to me?

I lead Phoebe over to the sink in the corner of the classroom and try to wash it out but it’s hopeless

I use my most expensive foundation, the one I usually save for special occasions

Kristóf and I were the only ones studying the same subject: English Literature

hot guy was walking around bare-chested

Trevor loves the media and anything that reflects well on the school and, by implication, his leadership.

seeping through my clothes

wends its way through

They are too old to go to our school and there is no secondary provision in the village

don’t want anyone in the staff room to guess what I get up to at lunchtime.