though,” Violet says. By now, I know she isn’t searching for a response from me. She just has to say it out loud to discard the idea from her head. Violet scurries around, packing her things before heading to the auditorium. Since I was old enough to realize how nerve-wracking performing in front of people can be, I have my own routine before I step onto the stage. Her knowing I need these last few minutes alone is one of the reasons I love her. She isn’t like me at all, but somehow, she manages a perfect fit in my life. “Make sure to kick some ass out there.” Violet grins as she retreats from
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