“Lauren?” Sakura smiled prettily at the younger girl. “Why don’t you give these drinks to them and introduce yourself?”“What? Really?” Lauren asked, doubt in her voice.“Really. You are, after all, the birthday girl, and it’s only natural you welcome your guests,” Sakura said, giving the tray to Lauren. “Here.”“Oh, but I can’t!” Lauren said, pushing the tray back and shaking her head at the same time. “I don’t know how to hold this thing.” She pointed to the tray. “I might drop it, and it’d be embarrassing.”“You won’t drop it,” Sakura said firmly. “Here, spread your palm.”“No. No. No.” Lauren shook her head.“Yes. Yes. Yes. Look! You’ll be all right. I promise,” Sakura urged.“Are you sure?” Lauren asked uncertainly.“Very sure,” Sakura confirmed and handed Lauren the tray.With hands that shook, Lauren held tight to the tray, praying she wouldn’t send it crashing to the floor—or on anyone, for that matter.“See? You’re doing fine,” Sakura said. “Now go and offer the drinks to the
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