Second chance

for the most anticipated night of the year: prom. Jason Park, the charming and confident star quarterback, was no exception.

ular girl in school, Rachel, to be his prom date, and he was eager to show her off. But despite the attention he received from Rachel a

ng in the hallways. He remembered the way she smiled, the way her eyes sparkled when she laughed, and the way her hair fell in soft

e found himself glancing at his watch, wondering when the night would end so he

o Rachel and his friends and made his way out of the auditorium. But instead of going ho

sense of nervousness wash over him, but he knew he had to do this. He took a deep breath, and the

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ght sight of Grace, her eyes sparkling with amusement. He knew at that moment, he was going to make a change. He was going to be with Grac

her grandmother applauded politely. Jason smiled sheepishly, feeling a sense

lake?" Jason asked Grace, nodding tow

riends and her grandmother behind. The night air was cool

before. He told her about his life as an orphan, about the foster care system, and how he

barely above a whisper. "I've always felt like I'm jus

her eyes filled with comp

she said, her voice

adapt. But it's hard sometimes, you know? Not having

ason could see the

died in a car crash when I was little. I've

surprise. "I'm so sorr

en tough, but my grandmother has been a

he had never felt with anyone before. They had both been throug

e of the lake, Jason tu

g, Grace," he said.

k, her eyes spar

she said. "I'm alw

in his chest. He had never felt this way about anyone

ething?" Jason said, his

t him curiousl

y. "Will you... uh... be my girlfriend?" he a

, that's the most nervous ask I've e

e couldn't help grinning. "Hey, I'm j

looked at Jason with a warm smile. "Yes,

t out a whoop of excitement. "R

laughing. "Rea

I promise you, Grace, you'll never regret this. I'll always be there

oked at Jason with deep affection.

ing of an incredible journey. They decided to go on a few more dates, getting to know each ot

their fate, embarking on a love story