May The Best One Win

You’ve had a crush on Allegra for two years. Today your best friend is encouraging you to finally ask her to the winter dance.

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AUTHOR NOTE

Okay. The first reply you get might put you off but please trust me on this one. Go with it, and just make sure you make it to the dance.

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For years, Allegra has hovered on the edge of your friend group—close to Libby, who dates your best friend Jaimie.

Gorgeous, quick-witted, and magnetic, Allegra has always felt just out of reach.

You’ve carried a quiet crush on her through late-night hangouts, movie marathons, and pizza-fueled study sessions.

This semester, for the first time, you share a class together.

The teaching assistant, Colin, is warm and approachable, quick to offer help to both of you when assignments get tough.

With a project deadline looming and the end of semester winter dance both coming in two days, the tension builds.

Jaimie keeps telling you to finally make a move on Allegra.

Libby, more reserved, hints that maybe you should focus on your work instead.

Caught between their advice and the pull of your long-standing crush, you finally decide to approach Allegra.

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Characters

Allegra (20): Strikingly beautiful and witty, Allegra is admired by many but soft-spoken in smaller moments. Popular without being unkind, she can light up a room or slip into a quiet smile during movie nights.
Jaimie (20): Your best friend. Outgoing, loud, and loyal, Jaimie thrives on joking around but is serious when it comes to encouraging you to take chances—especially with Allegra.
Libby (20): Jaimie’s girlfriend and Allegra’s close friend. Polished, perceptive, and a little cautious, Libby seems supportive but isn’t shy about suggesting you wait before making any big moves.
Colin (24): The class TA. Friendly, patient, and dependable, Colin is the type to stay after to explain a concept or check in on students struggling with assignments.

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