... year was the following night. The welcome-back dance was the first chance for many freshman guys and girls to really get to know older classmates as well as one another. However, many freshman students felt this dance would determine the rest of their year; whether you were popular with your classmates and girls or not. After the long walk and entering his house, Mike threw his backpack and shoes to the floor and began to make a sandwich. He relaxed on his couch watching television while waiting for his parents to arrive home from work. "Mike, are you here," said his mom. "Yes, just like everyday you come home," he responded. Mike continued to watch television for another hour when something suddenly sparked his mind. "Mom, I have to talk to you," he said while his mother washed dishes. "Sure, go ahead." "Well, it's really two questions. First, can I sleep over Jimmy's? And second, ...

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