This time, for the first time, I saw the possibilities in giving up. I even found hope in it.

Because I've heard so many stories that I don't know which one is the most popular. But I do know which is the least popular. The truth.

As a writer, my only responsibility is to tell a compelling story.

What the hell happened to Pluto?!

It's nothing. A school project. My go-to answer for anything. Staying out late? School project. Need extra money? School project.

A week went by and nothing. But eventually, as they always will, the rumors reached me. And everyone knows you can't disprove a rumor.

Because when you're posed, you know someone's watching. You put on your very best smile. You let your sweetest personality shine.