or when the words are incorrect, but they still hurt.
"i can't wait to move up to a higher-level choir next year," i mumbled to my mom. we were headed home from day one of the county honor choir. i was exhausted. "i really hate being in the intermediate choir."
"how come?"
"because—"
"you think you're better than everyone else?"
i said nothing. i was too taken aback. i started to stare out the window, and did not try to keep the tears from falling for too long. only the stars outside the car window would see.

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