Strings & Sticks

Sophia

The day of my music exam had finally arrived, and a mixture of excitement and nervousness churned within me. As I stood in line with my music class, I couldn't help but feel a flutter of anticipation. The atmosphere was charged with energy, filled with fellow musicians clutching their instruments, exchanging last-minute words of encouragement and tuning their guitars.

Just as my name was called, I stepped onto the stage, my heart racing. Taking a deep breath, I steadied my trembling hands and began to strum the opening chords of my song. The familiar melody flowed from my guitar, and I immersed myself in the music, pouring my emotions into each note.

But then, as I continued to play, something caught the corner of my eye. I glanced to the side and there they were – Alex, Ella, and Jake, coming in to take their seats, their supportive smiles warming my heart. Tears welled up unexpectedly, and a surge of gratitude washed over me. I couldn't believe they had come to watch and stand by me during this nerve-wracking moment.

Refocusing on my performance, I sang my heart out, the lyrics ringing true to the emotions that had inspired the song. The melody intertwined with my voice, filling the room and carrying my feelings to the audience.

(Verse 1)
In a world so wide, I wandered alone,
No sign of love, no place to call home,
But then you came like a whispering breeze,
Changing my world, bringing me to my knees.

(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, I never saw it coming, no,
Love arrived like a gentle undertow,
Caught me off guard, swept me away,
In your arms, I found where I belong today.

(Chorus)
Falling in love, unexpected and true,
A melody that played when I met you,
In the quiet moments, in laughter's embrace,
I found my heart, in your love's warm embrace.

(Verse 2)
Every smile you share, every touch you give,
A symphony of feelings, in this life we live,
Your presence is a melody that lingers in the air,
A love story that's beyond compare.

(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, I never saw it coming, no,
Love arrived like a gentle undertow,
Caught me off guard, swept me away,
In your eyes, I found a brighter day.

(Chorus)
Falling in love, unexpected and true,
A journey that led me straight to you,
In the beauty of the moments we create,
I found my heart, it's never too late.

(Bridge)
Unplanned, unscripted, a beautiful surprise,
Love's sweet song soaring through the skies,
With you, every day is a brand new start,
You've captured my soul, you've stolen my heart.

(Chorus)
Falling in love, unexpected and true,
A tale written in the stars, me and you,
In the magic of our laughter and tears,
I found my love, in these cherished years.

(Outro)
So let's embrace this love, uncharted and real,
A serenade of emotions that we truly feel,
Hand in hand, we'll face what lies ahead,
Falling in love, our hearts forever led.

When the final chord resonated, the room erupted in applause, a blend of encouragement from my peers, my professor, and even the education board members who were present to evaluate our performances. It was a humbling and exhilarating experience, and as I stepped off the stage, my heart raced with a mix of relief and anticipation for the grades that would be revealed tomorrow.

But in that moment, the overwhelming support from my friends, their presence in the audience, and the connection we had formed through music were the true highlights of the day, reminding me that I was never alone on this journey.