Let Us Have An Adventure - MARKHYUCK

I become besties with Ms Adelaine.

"Ah! Look at that. Is that a new student I see?"

I shuffled in my seat at the back of the classroom. "Me?"

"Yes, you! care to introduce yourself?"

I stood up, and all the attention was now focused on me. "Uhm, yeah, uh. I'm Mark... Lee. Nice to meet you guys."

"Hello Mr Lee. Pleasant of you to join us today. Although I assume others have already told you, I will explain it once again." I sat down again. I had never experienced the class this silent. it really seemed like people were really scared of her, huh?

"Once one participates in this class, you are expected to choose an instrument of your choice. Of course we will also learn about the history of music, but out main focus will be on learning to play those instruments. If you-"

There was a loud noise in the front of the large room. Behind Ms Adelaine there was this huge cupboard looking room, I'm guessing it was a place to store the instruments in. Out of the cupboard came a coughing boy with this kind of sun kissed brown hair colour. Donghyuck. Did he dye his hair? I quickly came to the realisation that that the reason was for his long time in the bathroom. He had lots of dust in his hair and on his clothes and a wet towel in his hand.

"Don't worry Milly! It was only the drums that fell, nothing's broken. Although it is rather dirty in there. When was the last time that someone cleaned this place-" He abruptly stopped when he saw everyone in the room. "Oh. My apologies."

"Quick, take a chair and come sit in the front. The class is starting, it's already 10:50. I believe there are a few extra ones behind the guitar."

Ms Adelaine took a sigh.

"Where was I? Right, Mr Lee. Let's continue. If there is an instrument that you already play, you will use the next terms to perfect your skills. This is what most students choose to do," she said with this disappointed look on her face. "There are multiple cello's and violins still available. Since many students also choose to play piano we have a few of those extra as well. Now, Mr Lee,  which instrument you like to play?"

Everyone turned their heads towards me. Even Donghyuck turned around ever so slightly.          

"I, uhm. Do I have to choose from one of those three instruments?"

Some kids slightly turned their heads sideways in confusion. Next to me, Noah raised an eyebrow. Yet, Ms Adelaine's eyes were slightly sparkling with hope. "You wish to choose another instrument then?"

"I- Yeah. Yes, I just heard you say something to Donghyuck about a guitar... can I choo-"

"Wonderful! Wonderful!," She said, a smile painted across her face. It looked kind of creepy if I'm honest. She looked like she went mad while trying to stay sane between all the cellos and pianos. Not that I blame her. I'd probably have an even heavier eye twitch then she had right now.

"Electric or acoustic?"

"Acoustic please." I felt like I was a cat in between a flock of pigeons. I had paranoid stares directed at me from all sides. While Ms Adelaine went to grab the instrument, Noah nudged me in the side.

"Mate, why'd go for the guitar? Just curious."

"Yea, well. I already learned to play a bit when I was younger." Technically it wasn't entirely a lie. 

Mum taught it to me. She and grandpa could both play wonderfully. As a kid, I thought it sounded amazing. Hence why I wanted to learn how to play. When my mother was laying on the hospital bed, unable to play anymore, she'd ask me to play her all of her favourite songs. It was a memory I wasn't able to share yet. If I told him the truth I would've probably teared up. And I did not want to cry in front of my MU class.