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I gasped, putting my hand to my mouth like I’d just won a talent show. Applause and cheers filled the room.
“I knew you’d win,” Raina said with a smile, rubbing my back. “And you’d been so worried.”
I fluttered my lashes, still in shock. “I didn’t know I still had it in me.”
“You say that like you’re forty and living in your parents’ basement.”
I grinned. “It’s still a surprise.” I had no idea what I’d just gotten myself into, but for the first time, it didn’t bother me at all.
CHAPTER 22
Raina
Not being voted for the lead singer of Oliver’s Garage Band stung a little, but I’d fulfilled my mission of getting Dallas to perform. Part of me had thought I’d have more confidence trying if he tried too, but the other part of me just wanted to hear him sing for real.
The connection I had with him made no freaking sense.
Monday afternoon, Hayden added me to a group chat called “Oliver’s Garage Band .”
Hayden
MEET IN THE BREAK ROOM AS SOON AS YOU GET TO THE SHELTER.
Raina
Gosh, did someone die?
What’s so important?
Hayden
Shutup
You don’t want to miss this
Arielle
I’M SO EXCITED
Hayden
ME TOO
Raina
Caps, sheesh
Caleb
Who’s bringing snacks?
Oliver
How about you buy your own snacks for once?
Caleb
Hayden will bring the snacks
