The title & last line is based on a quote by Mark Twain, about his first lecture.
I was rather inspired by my recent research avalanche of Mark Twain for a research paper, and this is what fiction came out of it.
(Author’s note: the narration is to be read with a hint of a Southern drawl in mind.)

Ooh, I can imagine the tension. I’d be hella nervous, too. I hate the feeling of being watched, especially when you’re sure that it’s real. XD I enjoyed the second to last line a lot. It had double meaning for me. Thank you very much for entering! : )

great work g2. you have captured the nervousness perfectly.

Gah! Being watched, illuminated in front of others… Reminds me of theater… Same nervousness, too! Great job!