You'd been in band since middle school, playing the trumpet for years, now. You played in concerts, pep rallies, the 'battle of the bands' that happened every school year in which you'd play against other schools to win a trophy and some money.

But, the main reason you'd joined band back in sixth grade was for her, her being Lyra Kenway; she primarily played bass guitar and you'd been best friends for years. But in that time, you'd developed a crush on her, if only she felt the same.