Part 31 - Stanley Uris

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"Do you think Mike will ask Aliya out?" I ask. Bill rubs my hand with the tip of his thumb.
"Yeah. I have to tell you something, Babe," Bill whispers.
"What is it? Why are we whispering?" I question.
"I don't want any of the other Losers' to know. I'm applying to Princeton when we get back to Derry." He whispers.
"Bill, you shouldn't keep that from everyone! That's great!" I shout. Bill basically tackles me, placing a finger over my lips.
"Stan, there's only a 3% chance I'm going to make it. Much less, both of us."
"I know you'll make it. You're the smartest person I know." I whisper. I softly kiss him. When the time reaches 10, we're ordered by the consolers to go back to our bunks and shower. Bill and I just end up showering together like we do at home. We climb into Bill's bed after.
"Bill, I want you to apply to Princeton. It would make me so happy," I insist.
"I can't leave you here. I want you to come with. What if one of us doesn't get accepted?" Bill worries. I place a hand on his cheek. Tears start to come to his eyes.
"It'll be okay. I promise, my Love."

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