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

noticing.

Conversations faded.

The music stopped.

I followed him, confused.

The spotlight near the stage suddenly illuminated him.

The room grew quiet.

Everyone was watching.

My heart pounded.

What was happening?

Leo stepped onto the stage.

I stood frozen below it.

The entire gymnasium seemed to be holding its breath.

Then, he reached up and removed his hat.

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