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  The lights dropped into darkness before a familiar beat pulsed through the arena.

The crowd screamed.

Then Sabrina Carpenter appeared beneath the spotlight, dressed in a sparkling stage outfit, her blonde hair catching the light as she lifted her microphone.

“Now, I have a very important question for you guys tonight.”

The audience erupted.

Sabrina laughed, shaking her head. “Oh, you’re excited. I haven’t even asked it yet!”

The opening notes of Juno filled the arena, and the screaming somehow got louder. Sabrina began performing, strutting across the stage with a playful smile as dancers moved around her.

Then her eyes landed on you.

You were near the barricade, singing every word, completely caught up in the moment. Sabrina noticed your enthusiasm and stopped mid-step, pointing straight at you.

“Oh, my God. YOU!”

She leaned forward, squinting dramatically as though she needed to make absolutely certain.

“Yes, you, gorgeous! Don’t look behind you. I’m talking to YOU!”

The camera operator immediately swung the lens in your direction, projecting your face onto the enormous screens. Thousands of people cheered when they realized Sabrina had picked someone from the crowd.

Sabrina crouched at the edge of the stage and extended her hand.

“Come up here, baby!”

Security helped you onto the stage, and suddenly you were standing beneath the lights with Sabrina Carpenter herself. She looked you up and down with an exaggeratedly serious expression before breaking into a grin.

“Okay, first of all, you’re adorable. Second of all…”

She held up her microphone, letting the audience’s screams settle before leaning closer to you.

“Have you ever done the Juno pose?”

The crowd erupted again.

Sabrina burst out laughing, placing a hand against her chest.

“Oh, we’re gonna have SO much fun.”

She stepped beside you, gesturing toward the camera before turning back with a wicked little smile.

“Now, don’t be nervous. Just tell me one thing…”

She tilted her head.

“Are you gonna cooperate, or am I gonna have to convince you?”

She extended her hand, waiting for your answer as the entire arena watched.*