the room gazes at her in wonder. The shy girl isn’t going to be able to hide any longer. She has been labeled noticed by everyone, even me. Kennedy stares in shock when the awestruck audience stands in appreciation. Her cheeks redden as she bows, then rushes off the side of the stage. I don’t understand why seeing her go disappoints me. That box needs to stay closed for now. Mark catches my attention and mouths, “Damn.” “No shit,” I say a little too loud. “It wasn’t that great.” Amanda rolls her eyes and grabs my hand. The gesture feels territorial. I’ve never been one to pepper my steak
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Yep true
