I walked into music class as the first bell rang, taking my usual seat.
I set my music binder on the music stand and just sat there quietly.
I didn't have any of my best friends in this class, so I usually kept my distance.
The final bell rang, which mean class was starting. Our teacher, ms Smith approached the front of the class.
"Good morning!! Today we will be starting a new project." She said.
Some groans came from the boys in the back who had no passion in music, but I was honestly excited. I love music.
I taught myself to play guitar at age 7 and the got into singing as well. I'm 15 now.
Ms smith took a clipboard off her desk and looked at it. "we will be doing a duet project, where you and another person have to sing together in front of the class."
My heart sank. In front of the class and with another person...
I've never actually sang in front of a crowd of people before... I only sing in my bedroom.
"Do we get to choose out partners?" A boy from the back said.
Ms smith shook her head.
Great....
"I choose your partners and I'm announcing them now so listen up!!"
She picked up the clipboard and started reading names.
I didn't really listen until I heard mine.
"...Maya hart and Lucas friar."
Oh Lucas friar. I've heard of him, he seems decent.
My best friend has a big crush on him.
I turned around to see Lucas slightly smiling at me.
I sighed and took a deep breath. Let's get this over with.
-the next day-
"The project is due in two days, so get working!" Ms smith said sitting on her desk.
I slowly walked towards Lucas and took a seat next to him.
"So you are Maya right??" He said.
I just nodded.
I looked around to see Lucas didn't have a music binder out. Or anything.
I sighed. Im working with a guy with no experience in music.
"What kind of music do you like??" He asked me.
I cleared my throat. "Well I play guitar, sing and wrote a couple of my own songs."
I wanted to say "and you?" But I didn't.
He looked impressed. "Wow we have a lot in common."
His answer caught me by surprise. "We do??"
He nodded and took out his music binder from his backpack.... Oh.
"I play piano and sing a little bit. But I suck at writing songs." He said, laughing a bit.
I relaxed a little. I was impressed to hear Lucas friar sings and can play.
From there, we started to prepare our project.
-a few days later-
My palms were sweating as I walked into music class.
Today was performance day. Lucas and I never actually performed together cause we spent too much time writing the song.
And I can't perform in front of people...
The bell rang and I saw Lucas slip into the seat next to me. "We are going to be so good." He whispered.
I just nodded, not saying anything. I'm so scared.
A few performances right by and I relaxed. Maybe we would run out of class time....
Once the people finished, everybody clapped as they took their seats.
"Okay!! Next we can have..." Ms smith paused looking at her clipboard.
I closed my eyes and prayed. Please don't be Lucas and I please don't be Lucas and I....
"Lucas and Maya!!" Ms smith said.
Crap!!!
I went up slowly, knowing I had no choice. Lucas followed.
I grabbed the guitar as Lucas gave a copy of lyrics to the teacher.
He then sat down on the piano bench.
"Whenever you are ready." The teacher said.
My palms were now shaking and sweating uncontrollably.
"Umm Lucas." I whispered.
"Yes??"
"I've never actually performed before... Just in my bedroom."
Surprisingly he didn't laugh in my face or anything. "Just pretend you are in your bedroom. Everything will be okay."
The teacher cleared her throat. "Are you guys not ready for the performance???"
"No we are ready." Lucas said. He gave me a thumbs up and I sighed.
I started to strum the notes on the guitar.
(Any song you want Lucas and Maya to perform together)
After the performance
The class clapped loudly as we stood up.
That's when the bell rang and students ran out.
"Wow..." I said.
"You have a beautiful voice." I blurted out.
Why did I just say that out loud??
Lucas just chuckled and smiled. "Same to you. You are very talented."
I blushed at his words.
We looked around to see the entire class gone.
We walked out the class together, Lucas holding the door for me.
"I hope we got a good grade." I said.
"We did. I know we did." Lucas said.
It was quiet for awhile when Lucas suddenly spoke up. "Ummm so would you maybe wanna go out for pizza or something or???"
"S-sure!!" I said, sounding too excited. Oops.
"Great!"
"Yeah!!"
"Well I'll see you later." He said.
We awkwardly leaned in for a hug but settled with a high five.
I left to my next class with a smile on my face.
