"I want to see you express emotion through music, not just play pieces you've memorized." His voice was dry and stern. Madison with her smug look would obviously be the center of attention. She had been playing piano since she was three and had performed at major school events. Alyssa didn't want to participate, but Mr. Grayson didn't let her escape.
"Alyssa Carter, would you like to give it a try or are you just used to listening to music through headphones?" The whole class gasped and laughed. Madison sneered folding her arms and looking at Alyssa with a challenging glare. Alyssa felt a chill run down her spine. Mr. Grayson wanted to humiliate her.
Madison wanted to see her fail. Alyssa could refuse. She could shake her head and sit still letting everything pass by like usual, but a part of her wouldn't allow that. She thought of the long night spent practicing in silence of the dreams she had never dared to voice.