My prom dress stayed untouched while I faced a stage 3 diagnosis—until my date did something at prom that changed my life forever.

came rushing back.

The gymnasium was glowing with lights.

Music drifted through the entrance.

Students in formal clothes laughed and posed for photos.

Healthy students.

Normal students.

I suddenly couldn’t breathe.

“Leo.”

He turned to face me.

“I can’t do this.”

“Yes, you can.”

“No, I really don’t think I can.”

My trembling hand was already reaching for the door continue reading …