Dead Bass Wonderland Side Story A

> Be Amy
> Working on your synthesizer
> You've had a tune working in your mind in the past few days but so far haven't gotten a particular portion of it right
> "Gah!" you strike the keys in frustration, emitting a long off-key note. "This isn't right!"
> Your purple smartphone falls to the floor, making a loud thumping noise against the carpet.
> Realizing what you've done, you reach down and pick it up, dusting the surface.
> "S-should I ask for help?" your fingers hover over the surface. Closing your eyes, you bring the phone close to your chest and look at the ceiling. "Will he be willing to help?"
> It suddenly comes to life in your hand, cheerfully singing Lady Gaga's 'Telephone' chorus. How ironic.
> It's a message from Lyrock.

'Wanna go 2 the movies l8er?'

> You think about it for a cool minute.
> Yeah! Maybe going and listening to the movie's soundtrack will inspire you.
> Your fingers are a blur as you text your BFF and agree to go.

'kool. Let's see Crazy Stupid Love'

> Your enthusiasm flies right out the window
> Maybe it's better if you stay home

'Let's invite Soren!'

> Or not.
> "No way he's gonna wanna go. He doesn't like romcoms." you giggle to yourself.
> You think about your childhood friend and sigh.
> He hadn't been himself lately, and it was worrying you.
> Something like this should be good for him, right?

'Amy? He said he'll go!'

> 'Ah.'
> You send her a reply and go grab your scarf.
> "I'm heading out, Mom! I'll be back before 11!"
> Outside your house, you wrap your scarf around your neck and smile.
> Maybe you can ask for his help.
> And maybe, just maybe he'll smile at you. Just like always.