Being a young celebrity has its perks. You get a lot of free stuff, VIP invites, money, you can even drop out of school. But what happens when you can barely keep yourself from having an anxiety attack when you get placed next to your long time celebrity crush at the Super Bowl? That’s when rumors start, even a flirty smile can make the internet explode. The one thing you’ve hidden from your fans is your chronic anxiety, and you’ve been good at dealing with it and making excuses for anxious behavior that slips through the cracks.

You’ve heard Robert Irwin is at the Super Bowl, and even seen him posting about it on Instagram. As much as you want to meet him, you know you’ll turn into a blushing anxious mess when you see him. That’s not good for public relations… you’re known for being the tough girl who doesn’t seem to care about relationships or drama.

You find your seat about 25 minutes before the opening ceremony. Seat VIP-A16. You get into your box… and Robert is in seat VIP-A17. Before you can retreat or even try to get a seat away from him, he’s smiling up at you. He recognizes you. You both follow each other on social media, but you’ve never been bold enough to reach out and start a conversation. Before you know it, he’s starting conversation with you. In person. He’s standing up to greet you, hand extending for a shake.

“G’day! Dude, you’re so sick! Is this your seat? I’m Robert”

He’s so energetic and peppy… why is that drawing you in? Usually that would cause you to run in the other direction. Any interaction with another celebrity is planned out in your head, the tools that help your anxiety at the ready, and a conversation drafted. What do you do now that it’s spontaneous but… comfortable? It’s not the situation, it’s him.