How can I overcome the fear of this one kid?

Question

I'm a junior in high school as of tomorrow. Back in middle school this guy and I had a terrible history together because I liked his best friend at the time but he hated me because he thought I was weird and annoying and not good enough for his friend. I admit it, in junior high I was weird and annoying, and I've grown up a lot. Freshman year, I went to Catholic school, but then sophomore year I transferred back to public school and I landed up having geometry with the same guy. I thought I was over all the pain he caused me, but I wasn't and I barely spoke at all in that class, period. So this year, we have French together. I'm scared because I shouldn't be intimidated even though I am, and French is my favorite class and I don't not want to speak like I did in geometry, but something is holding me back when this guy is around and my subconscious can't help but close up. What can I do to stop this?! :( Thanks to anyone that answers!

Answer 1

i think you should just ignore him as much as you can. hes been ruining you life because you are afraid of him? if french is your favorite class, show it, dont get held back by this guy. Also, who cares what other people think about you, he proboly said those things in middle school because he was jealous that his friend was being liked and he wasnt, he sounds like a jelous iggnorant kid who no body likes, so he picks on people. this year, show him that your not afraid of him anymore.