Elsie arrived at the campus early in the morning like she was going to a funeral. Her chewing gum made her plump lips pinkish. She was wearing a headphone and listening to classical music.

When she opened her locker, there was a white box inside it. She read the little sticky note on top of it.

Hi. Congratulations in advance. I know you can make it. This is a gift. Wear it on your last performance. - Archer

Elsie rubbed her finger on his name.

He's such a cutie.

Inside the box was a pair of black Versace safety-pin leather pumps. It had 5 inches heels. Elsie's eyes beamed with...