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Submitted to Contest #330
I stood alone on that altar. My arms stretched as far as they could go, waiting to make friends. “Mom! Look!” I called out, waving at her excitedly “Look what they built here! Do you see it?” I showed her the altar they built in the school playground. Decked in banners and posters for a pep rally the older kids were hosting. I didn’t care about the rally itself. Most kids my age would’ve only cared about being part of it, but I only cared about the school, genuinely. I was excited to meet new people. I wanted friends, I needed friends. Havin...
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