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Lying down in her bed, Astrid stared up at the ceiling, her heart thumping in her chest. Tonight was the night - the night she’d marked on her calendar, the night she’d spent an entire month waiting for. Even though she’d been eagerly anticipating what was about to happen, she still could hardly believe it was real, and the thought alone made her feel super anxious, butterflies dancing in her stomach. Was she really cut out for something like this? Her friend had told her that there was nothing to worry about - that she’d adjust well and fit in just like everyone else that had been through this. But even though she believed her friend, she still couldn’t help but feel nervous about the whole thing - she always did when going through something new like this. Taking a deep breath, Astrid slid off of her bed, slowly making her way towards her bedroom window. Was it time yet? She was shaking now, nervous energy filling her entire being. But it didn’t matter how nervous she was - she’d