Five
I hurriedly left the dance floor, making my way out of there. I needed air. I left the great hall and ran to a nearby corridor. I needed to be away from the crowd. I’d been such a fool. I stood there, staring at the wall in front of me. I took in deep breaths to avoid the tearful meltdown creeping up on me. What was I thinking? I slumped down to the floor. Why would a man like that ever want a girl like me? I wasn’t one of the popular ones. Was he being mean and teasing me the way he danced with me? Was that what he was doing?
I heard footsteps approaching. Quickly I stood up and straightened my skirt, not wanting to be caught sitting on the floor. The owner turned the corner. It was Lazlo. Mixed emotions flooded me. I wasn’t sure what to think. Why did he come after me?
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