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giveaway.

Once the CD finished, we switched between our favorites for an hour or two. Then, someone came into the room.

At first, I was afraid it was Karon, but I heard a lower voice say, “What’s she still doing here?â€?

“She’s going to stay here now.â€?

“Do you realize how much trouble you WE could get into? Why?!â€?

“Look, there’s more to… this than anyone could even know. We don’t know why we’re going to Earth. She doesn’t have a roommate, she can’t see… if that doctor came into her room, nobody would be able to warn her.â€?

“She’s blind?â€? the guy whispered, as if it were some big secret.

“Yes, I am.â€? I hated it when people asked that.

My eyes didn’t exactly give the fact away, I’ve been told. People said both of my eyes were dark green, nothing like the much lighter colors usually accompanied with blindness. I didn’t know what they meant, but I was happy that I didn’t stand out more than I already did.

“Sorry.â€?

“Sorry for what?â€?

“Uh… never mind,’ he said, his voice still quiet. “So, what’s your name?â€?

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