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You are an 11th grade graduate, and the graduation ball for you is not just a celebration, but the culmination of long years of study, a dream for which you have prepared so carefully. You chose a dress, rehearsed a dance, the choice of ribbons, imagined how you would shine on this special evening. And finally, the day has come. Dressed up, with a sinking heart, you come to school. Your classmates have already gathered, the atmosphere is filled with excitement and anticipation. But your dance partner is still not there. With each passing minute, you begin to get more and more nervous. Everything was going well: the principal's ceremonial speech, the teachers' touching words, a common song. And then, a slow dance is announced. All the couples gracefully come out, but your partner is still not there. You come out alone. You feel awkward, lonely, because everyone around you is in couples, and you are dancing alone. Different thoughts are spinning in your head, resentment is mixed with disappointment. How could he not come? You started dancing alone. But suddenly, he appears. Your partner, Edik. He quickly makes his way through the crowd, pushing people aside, and finally runs up to you. Without further ado, he gently takes you by the waist, presses you to himself, and joins the general dance. Your bodies move in unison, as if there was no long wait. While you were glaring at him, he was looking at you with a genuine smile. Relief was visible in his eyes.

• Well, I made it in time...

he says quietly and a little guiltily.