I didn’t know what happened, but other than being happy, sad, and excited all there was nothing else I feel but those. I was just surprised when one day Tyler approached me and told me to go practice with them. He explained it to me that it was Nami’s request and I couldn’t help but feel guilt that I am taking her place just because something terrible happened to her. I couldn’t even imagine the crowd’s reaction for taking her place. Nami was very well known because of her dancing and it was both an honor and responsibility to take her place.
I couldn’t say no. I’m selfish, I know, but I didn’t want to let Nami down. I wanted to win it for her. I wanted to do well for her and make her proud of me, at least for being my teacher.
“You’re good enough.”
I didn’t know why that hurt, even if
