There was an adult with her hair down over her shoulders and the sad face,

she laced the shoes for the show.

Dance didn't make her happier but it was the only thing she could do really.

There was an adult, a handsome boy, tall slender, emerald eyes and curly hair, straight teeth and white as pearls.

That guy tried to talk with her for 23 years, but never had the courage, had failed 23 times and thought

"I'll make it this time?"