Chapter 2: Notes and Daydreams

The late afternoon sun filtered through the small windows of the local tutoring center, casting a gentle light over the classroom. Bloom Augusta sat at a desk near the back, trying to focus on her math problems while her thoughts wandered to the day’s earlier excitement. Her friend Mia was seated across from her, busily working through her own assignments.

Mr. Patel, the tutor, was in the middle of explaining a particularly complex algebraic concept. Bloom’s gaze kept drifting from her worksheet to Mia, who looked deep in concentration.

Unable to contain her excitement any longer, Bloom leaned across the desk and whispered, “Mia, did you get a chance to listen to the new Stellar Dream album?”

Mia looked up, a faint smile playing on her lips. “Not yet. I’ve been swamped with homework. Was it really that good?”

“It’s amazing!” Bloom’s eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. “Sky’s voice is even better than before. You have to listen to ‘Eternal Lights.’ It’s my absolute favorite.”

Mia’s smile widened, though she remained reserved. “I’ll definitely check it out. You always seem so passionate about their music. I’ll let you know what I think.”

Bloom nodded eagerly. “Thanks! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. It feels like the album is going to be stuck in my head for weeks.”

Mr. Patel’s voice interrupted their conversation. “Alright, everyone, let’s get back to our work. We have a few more problems to solve before we finish up.”

Bloom turned her attention back to her worksheet, trying to concentrate on the equations in front of her. Despite her efforts, her mind kept drifting back to the music, to the thrill of discussing it with Mia, and to the dream of one day seeing Stellar Dream live.

As the tutoring session drew to a close, Bloom packed up her things with Mia. The hallway buzzed with the chatter of students heading home, but Bloom was still lost in thoughts of the album.

“Hey, Bloom,” Mia said as they walked out together, her tone casual but friendly. “Why don’t we hang out at my place this weekend? I’ll finally listen to the album, and we can talk about it. Maybe even have a little study session too.”

“That sounds perfect!” Bloom replied, her excitement returning. “I’ll bring my headphones, and we can listen to the album together. I’ve been dying to discuss it with someone who gets why I’m so excited.”

Mia laughed. “I’m looking forward to it. And don’t worry, I’ll be sure to give you my honest opinion.”

As they parted ways, Bloom felt a wave of anticipation and contentment. While her passion for Stellar Dream was something she mostly kept to herself, moments like these with Mia gave her hope. They allowed her to share a part of her world and keep her dreams alive, even if she had to balance them with her everyday responsibilities.

Bloom walked home, her heart buoyed by the promise of the weekend. She cherished the small moments of connection with Mia, knowing that, despite the challenges of her strict routine, she had found a way to keep her dreams close.

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