They Chose Their Duet, I Chose Freedom

During a group assignment, I'm trying to speak up with my ideas. My boyfriend and our childhood friend are flipping through sheet music, heads down, deep in a heated discussion about ensemble pieces.

Halfway through, they finally notice I'm still standing beside them. Reid Sullivan and Aria Merrill glance at the sheet music in my hands and look at me like they don't know what to do with me.

"Your fundamentals are way too weak for the ensemble, so don't even bother. Just toss that scrap paper."