Aria walked into the dive bar 15 minutes from campus. It was the last stop on the campus bus and it was just far enough away from the madness she caused. The bar looked crazier on the outside than it did on the inside and she appreciated that.

It wasn't too full, but just the right number of students in the school spirited gear sat at the tables and sprinkled the dance floor. There was a stage with a band and neon light that read Open Mic Night. She smiled at the thought of singing. It would relieve this pressure! Her mind coaxed, but she shook it off and sat...