BLAINE

THE LAST time I was this anxious was junior school prom. I'd asked out the prettiest girl in my class and she'd said yes, but everyone knew she'd had a crush on Jordan for the longest time but I was afraid she wouldn't show.

Jordan had shown zero interest in her or the prom, and I

thought she wouldn't come because he wasn't coming. Nervousness, sweaty hands, the whole deal.

Tia Gabriela had taken me by the shoulders, looked me in the eye and told me that if the girl didn't show up she was the one missing out not me and I shouldn't let my happiness depend on...