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In the dormitory at night, there was a quietness, only the leaves outside the window swayed gently in the breeze. Jingxuan lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling, her eyes seemed to cross the boundaries of time and return to the past.
This afternoon's brief stop at the Valley Rhyme dance troupe not only awakened her love for dance, but also forced her to face those distant yet profound memories. Everything from the high school graduation dance performance night reappeared as if it were yesterday. The dance performance was supposed to be the highlight of her life, but it mercilessly became the pain that she could not erase from her heart.
From a young age, dance has always been the most dazzling part of Jingxuan's life. She found herself in dance, and from elementary school onwards, she has always stood out in various competitions and performances. Her talent and skills have always been praised by teachers and classmates, and she is full of expectations for her future - to become a top dancer, this has been her firmest dream since childhood.
However, fate seems to have played a cruel joke on her. When Jingxuan was fully immersed in preparing for the solo dance at her high school graduation dance exhibition, she began to feel a soreness in her back. She was going to perform the central shattered suicide of Giselle in "Giselle". This role requires extremely high skills and emotional investment. Jingxuan had dreamed countless times of playing this role and was looking forward to this performance. However, the back pain had become unbearable before the performance, so she had to swallow painkillers, hoping to get through the performance.
When the music started, she captivated the audience with just the right emotions and exquisite dance skills. But during a difficult leap, an accident occurred. Her hard shoes suddenly seemed to lose control, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't stabilize her stance. Then, at that moment, she lost her balance and fell heavily to the ground, causing a gasp from the audience.
That fall not only shattered her spine, but also shattered all her dreams. She was rushed to the hospital and after examination, she was informed that her spine was severely damaged and would require a long period of recovery and treatment. What's worse, she missed the rest of the graduation dance performance, becoming the target of criticism that night. Her friends and teachers expressed sympathy, but the shame and sense of failure continued to weigh heavily on her heart.
Jingxuan tossed and turned, recalling the painful memories of that night. Every detail felt like a dagger piercing her heart, constantly tearing at her innermost being. The failure of that night not only caused her to lose dance, but also her confidence and hope for the future. Since then, she had never put on her dancing shoes or stepped onto the stage again. Her dream of dancing was forever frozen on the high school stage after that fall.
Lying in bed, Jingxuan silently shed tears. Her heart was filled with confusion and pain. She felt an indescribable sense of loss and powerlessness for the lost dream and the abruptly ended dance career that had been so full of hope. The night grew late, but Jingxuan's thoughts continued to linger on that past, the girl who had once loved dance so passionately, her dreams and her passion seemed to have been ruthlessly taken away in that moment.
Upon waking to the faint sound of crying coming from under the bed at Xiao Ri, she gently lifted the covers and sat up quietly. Beside her, Jingxuan's uncontrollable sobbing could be heard. Xiao Ri bit her lip lightly and sat in silence in the darkness, contemplating. She could sense that Jingxuan under the bed was going through a deep emotional struggle. Jingxuan's crying, low and restrained, seemed particularly clear in the quiet of the night. Xiao Ri's heart was filled with conflict: she wanted to get out of bed to comfort Jingxuan, but she was afraid that her concern would make Jingxuan feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
In this brief hesitation, Xiao Ri noticed that Cai Ying and Ruoxi in the opposite bed also seemed to have been awakened by the sound. Cai Ying quietly picked up the phone, lit the screen, and then turned to Xiao Ri, seemingly indicating for her to check the messaging app on the phone. Xiao Ri was somewhat puzzled but still reached out from under the covers and took the phone handed to her by Cai Ying.
The screen of the mobile phone displays their roommate group. Cai Ying posted a message in the group: "Jingxuan seems to be feeling really down, should we go and comfort her together?" Ruoxi also replied with a nodding emoji. Xiao Ri realized that she was not the only one who noticed Jingxuan's emotions. The three of them, each with different personalities, were all touched by Jingxuan's emotions at this moment, and shared the concern for her feelings.
Xiao Ri gently replied with a "okay," then slowly got out of bed and walked to Jingxuan's bedside. Cai Ying and Ruoxi also got out of bed and quietly gathered around Jingxuan's bed, not wanting to disturb her, but unable to bear seeing her cry alone.
"Jingxuan, we are all here. If you're willing, talk to us. We will all listen," Xiao Ri said softly, her voice filled with care and warmth.
Jingxuan lifted her head, tears in her eyes, and saw her three roommates by her bed. A wave of emotion washed over her as she wasn't good at expressing her feelings, but at that moment, she felt the sincere care from her roommates.
Jingxuan began to softly tell her story, from her past dance dreams to the heartbreaking graduation performance. Though her voice was soft, every word conveyed her pain and confusion. Cai Ying, Ruoxi, and Xiao Ri listened quietly, occasionally giving Jingxuan encouraging looks and comforting words.
On that quiet night, four girls shared their stories and feelings with each other in the dormitory. The understanding and friendship between them deepened during this late-night exchange.
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