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Sorry, we got cut off. Like I was saying, I have something I need to tell you,Ror.

I can't go on the tour.

I'm on my way to the emergency room now. I hit my head and think I have a concussion. Don't worry! I'll be fine! But…yeah, my parents said no playing until the doctor clears me.

Stupid basketball…

But you should still go! It's your dream!

Do it for both of us!

For all the Kent cousins!

Be brave, Ror!

Dazed, I looked up just as Taylor's speech was winding down.

"Well, I think that's about it.Let's have an awesome tour, you guys!" To me, she said, "Oh,and Aurora, I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin.I hope she feels better soon.Again, we're so happy to have you!"

I made some noise.

It was part squeak, part groan, and all panic.

Freya…wasn't coming.

I was on my own.

I would be traveling on a bus full of guys for two months.

By myself.

No Freya. No crutch. Just me, my violin, and myawkwardness.

It hit me all at once, and I didn't know what to do, could barely think past the rush of everything. But I could doit…right? This didn't change anything. It was still mydream.And the tourwas only for two months. I could do anything for two months. Right?

I looked up and noticed Felix staring at me.

He lifted a brow.

You okay?

It seemed to say.

No, I thought. I was scared as hell. But I was doing it anyway.

I had my first kiss today.

With a stranger. Arockstar whose name I hadn't even known.

An accidental fake kiss that stirred my soul.

If I could do that, I could do anything.

As the bus pulled onto the highway, I knew there'd be challenges ahead and adventure too. I was slightly terrified. I acknowledged that.But I was an introvert with a choice.

And I was following my yellow brick road.

CHAPTER 3

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