Chasing His Kickass Luna Back by Jane Above Story

Abby

The stage lights are blinding, but I try to focus on the announcer standing across

from me. His voice reverberates through the microphone as he begins his script.

“Ladies and Gentlemen… Welcome to the annual Alpha party cooking

competition! I’m your host, Heinrich Williams, and today I’m proud to

announce…”

One by one, the contestants and judges are introduced. Their faces are

projected onto giant screens that hang above us, and with each announcement,

the audience cheers and applauds excitedly. The announcer then asks each

Enter title…

person a couple of questions, giving them time to promote themselves before

the show begins.

As I’m waiting for my turn, though, all I can feel is crippling, soul-crushing fear.

How do I look? How will the audience respond? What will I say when it’s my turn

all of this, and all I can think is

time this morning, maybe I wouldn’t be feeling

Karl stands beside me, steady

him, I catch his brown eyes glinting in

it

I’m almost glad to have him here. I thought that

not to have John by my side, but

roils inside of me at his presence,

a lifeline in

me back to reality,

interview yesterday. With her

eloquent words about inclusivity in

welcome to Abby!”

crowd erupts into cheers, louder and more

have ever imagined.

I blink in surprise.

actual signs with my name on them, being held up by people

word ‘Abby’ is written in colorful letters, hearts dotting the

Abby!” and

gently, a signal

move stiffly toward

now in a different way

it true? Do