A year after graduation, the dance production I starred in earned high praise in the industry and won audiences over.The dance company had me prepare for a national tour.On the last day of the tour, I changed into a white dress and stepped out of the dressing room. Minerva and my old classmates were waiting with armfuls of flowers.After graduating from high school, they'd all gotten into their dream colleges.A lot of reporters were waiting out there too.Seeing all those people, I instinctively turned around. I hoped to slip out the back and get home without having to face them.My classmates caught up and cut me off.My arms were full of flowers.The cards on the bouquets were full of heartfelt good wishes."Wishing Merida a brilliant future!""After seeing you dance today, I can die happy.""Merida, you've been the blonde of my dreams ever since the Academic Champions Invitational.""Can't wait for the next tour! Good luck with everything!"As I read their messages, my eyes fille
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