When A Dare Becomes Destiny

nd solace in the quiet rhythms of the barber shop and the pages of his favorite books. Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Callie, a bright and ambiti

s were woven together by the fabric of their community,

passing time playing truth or dare. Suddenly, a group of college friends

guy who's always alon

seen him with a gir

friend's face. "I dare you, Callie, to mak

ssible! How can someone fall fo

's not interested in girls, but we also know

ir friends captured the moment o

ts now," they c

the challenge. But if I succeed, you guys owe me b

the challenge. Her friends constantly asked about her progress, an

as, she hadn't

e began scrolling through her Facebook, searching for inspira

the profile picture. H

as P

the chances?"

a moment before ac

message: "Hey, I saw you at the fast f

aced. Was this

sound casual: "Hey! Yeah, I rememb

ying Prince's witty humor and thoughtful questions.Was this t

ed. They discovered shared interests and planned their diets to match. Their meet

ng, "I'm busy with my game." But the truth wa

lied, "I'm at the barber shop." She showed up, and everyone's eyes

Callie home, sharing her umbrella. Thei

ends were waiting. The group erupted in screams and applause, drawing

Callie. You made my day."As they parted ways, Callie's

rrying home.Her friends exchanged knowing glances. Was Ca