I Thought the White String in My Egg Was Something Dangerous—The Truth Completely Surprised Me

prettiest girl in school.

One of the boys looked at the floor. Another found his shoelace interesting.

I felt tears sting my eyes.

Charlotte squeezed my hands once. “Pick me up Saturday at seven.”

I nodded like my life depended on it.

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On the drive home, my aunt and uncle looked at my face and knew before I opened my mouth.

We found the best suit we could continue reading …