The laughter started the moment Elliot and I stepped through the gym doors, sharp and immediate, cutting through the music and decorations like something rehearsed and cruel. It wasn’t quiet curiosity or confused glances—it was full, open laughter that spread quickly across the crowded prom hall.
Near the punch table, a girl leaned toward her friends, laughing loudly enough for us to hear clearly. “Did she seriously bring her little brother to prom?” she said, and the words triggered another wave of laughter from nearby students.
Someone from behind the balloon arch called out jokingly, “Looks like one and a half people showed up tonight,” and that line was enough to send…
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