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Before the kissing, there had been dancing

And it’dtime

I wanted , wanted it in my life all the time

“So…” I cleareda dainty sip of water, careful not to gulp it “I’ve been thinking Once I finish up at Oak Park, maybe I’ll audition for a few ballet coreat ones that do apprenticeships, and a lot of the time, it can lead to a position within the company if you do well and work your ass—butt—off, which I would”

Jacqueline rested her fork gingerly on the table, brows drawing together as she frowned at e?”

“Well, that would still be in the plans for sure But ? Or ram that would let me do both I could do

classes online or so”

She blinked slowly “You want to graduate Oak Park and attend an online college?”

“Well, that’s just one option” I looked to Philip for help, but his face was carefully blank “I haven’t looked into all the details yet But dance is what I love, what I’ve always loved, and now I finally have an opportunity to do it—”

“No”

I stopped short,shut “What?”

“No” My grandmother shook her head She hadn’t raised her voice, hardly even sounded angry But I wasn’t stupid enough to believe thatone ounce of consideration to ive you the opportunity to achieve a great future That e, where you’ll ood position There is no future in dance”

“That’s…” Disappointment soured my stomach, and I set ht not be a prima ballerina forever, but that doesn’t reat career”

“Someone Not you”

“But—”