But nobody realized how hard he was dancing in his heart. He tried to forget about his facial blemish. The mirror would not let him. To a person in the school, the kids all loved Jason. It had been a slow process.
Young kids are prone to tease and pick on someone who is different.
But Jason, as he grew up made many converts and by the time they were ready to leave school and go into the world, all were in his corner. Graduation day arrived. Jason felt the knot in his stomach. He had the paper in his hand containing his speech. He adjusted his cap and gown and prepared himself for what to him would be a long walk to the podium.