Untold Stories

From Bad to Good

I stared at the curtain. It was three acts after mine in the talent show, and Alex was about to go up. I ignored his concerned looks and the whispering. I knew they were talking about me and trying to figure out why I was upset. I fought tears.

My singing teacher walked over to me. "I wanted to let you know that you did great." Alex looked over.

I gave a short bark of laughter. "Right. I messed up."

"Well, I didn't notice." She assured me.

"No." I thought "but I certainly did."

"You did great." Alex agreed. He hefted his flute. "Just watch me mess up a dozen times."

I rolled my eyes. "You'll do fine." I had never heard him play, and, despite my bad mood, I was excited to hear him.

We talked a little longer. Melanie stared when he got me to laugh. It's amazing what your crush can do.

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*one day later*

I sighed. Do I really want to spill my guts and tell Alex what was wrong? Sure we were friends but...

If I could give him the letter, I could trust him with my trials. So I sent the email. That day at church I ran up to him.

"This is for you. Don't read it until after church." I left.

The letter read: I like you.

That night I got an email from Alex. "I like you too."

Remember, no matter how bad the situation, good will always come out of it.