The day of the cheerleading championship, I was genuinely happy.Even though I knew I didn't have much time left, winning the title I had worked toward for so many years made every ounce of effort and training worth it.As the host announced I was the champion, a sharp, sudden pain shot through my head. I doubled over, clutching my temples.I heard the audience starting to murmur. "What's going on? She was bursting with energy just moments ago during the performance."Someone raised their voice, asking with a laugh, "Hey, young lady, did the excitement drive you crazy?"I shook my head to clear the blinding pain, barely managing to hear them. As I stepped onto the podium, I glanced at the crowd. Seeing the concern in their eyes, I smiled through the pain.Everyone seemed so kind.I opened my mouth to say something, but just then, a water bottle came hurtling through the air, hitting me right on the head.Pain exploded through my head. It felt like my skull was splitting open,
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