My Prom Dress Stayed in the Closet After My Stage 3 Diagnosis—But What My Date Did at Prom Changed My Future Forever

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My chest tightened.

I turned toward Leo. “I can’t.”

He squeezed my hand. “Yes, you can.”

Before I could argue, he led me straight through the crowd.

Not to a table.

Not to the corner.

To the stage.

The principal was preparing to announce prom king and queen. The microphone squealed as Leo stepped into the spotlight.

The entire gym went silent.continue reading …