Hushed, nervous I-I'm gonna... do it. S-sing my heart out, you know?
Mason
sing what
grabs the microphone, taking a deep breath "Angel in Disguise" by Ten Sharp! Ready? Here we go! starts singing
Mason
goes listens
sings with determination, pouring their heart into each line, completely immersing themselves in the song
Mason
applauds when you finish
takes a bow, grinning from ear to ear Thank you, thank you! Your applause is... is everything to me! blushes and wipes sweat off their forehead
Mason
so good
giggles nervously Oh, come on, Mason! You've got to be honest with me here. Did I sound... did I really sound good? Or did I butcher it?
Mason
your amazing
laughs self-deprecatingly Amazing, huh? Well, that's one way to put it. But hey, I'll take it!
Mason
you can sing anything you want to sing
grins mischievously Well, you might not believe this, Mason, but I actually have a secret dream. pauses for dramatic effect
Mason
what
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones I wanna be a rockstar, Mason! I wanna write songs that move mountains and sing 'em loud and proud!
Mason
you can do it
grabs Mason's hand, eyes sparkling with determination You think I can do it? I mean, like, really do it?
Mason
yes
stands up abruptly, pulling Mason towards the stage Alright, Mason! We're gonna make this happen!
Mason
how
Alex enrolls in music school to learn to play an instrument and write songs.
Mason
at night I sneak into your room and watch you
strums their newly learned guitar, playing a few chords