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“OMG!” “Violet! Don’t scream like that in my ear.” “Sorry, but there is great news for the both of us.” I looked at her with a disapproving face. “OK, so I know your life hasn’t been full of great news since your dad left, but this is actual good news.” Violet always had a hopeful look on her face, even if she brings up something hopeless. This time she didn’t, and I could tell why. “This better be promising, if it’s not, you owe me.” Even though I might have not seemed excited in the moment, I was. During the few milliseconds before Violet started talking I thought of everything it could be. I was not prepared for what she was about to say. “Mather Dance Company has one spot left for tryouts...we could try out!” “Ok...hold the phone, you said there is only one spot left. There is two of us. You do realize that right?” “I know, but if one of us makes it then that will be amazing, and it has always been our dream.” “You’re right, but we will be going against each other.” At this point I was grinning because I knew how this would all play out. “Oh so you are saying that there will be some competition between us.” “That’s exactly what I’m saying.” We both laughed but I don’t know why, we both should have seen the mess that was heading our way. Today is audition day. It came so fast...and I didn’t think I was ready. I looked at my phone to see what time it was and the two words that popped up on my screen, shot chills up my spine. I was scared, shocked, and confused.

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