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My heart skipped an unhealthy beat when I catch a glimpse of  Carlos and Lilly at the far end of the hall. They looked so cute together, with matching blue outfit and shit. Speak of a perfect prom date.

Pessssssh!

I inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly through the mouth a few times then stopped and squared the shoulders with a new kind of energy rushing through my veins. 

Okay Ava, you can get through this night just fine, now chin up and smile._yup, that's me right there giving myself that prep talk I was in total need of.

And with that new flow of energy, i chin up and began to smile at some of my classmates who were smiling at me too, while making sure I notice one designer item on them or the next.

Pssssh, speak of immaturity and the freaking need to show off so badly.

After a while and making sure to keep out every negative thought from my head and breath in all the positive, I was able to relax and just ch