The Gift and Its Giver

Amariyah is enjoying her birthday, partying it up with several friends who just happen to be in a band together. One of the band’s members presents a particular problem for her, however; the band’s drummer, Paolo. Amariyah has had a crush on Paolo for as long as she can remember, and being near him is both exciting and nerve-wracking. As her friends ply her with drinks, she catches an interesting bit of gossip about the handsome drummer from another member of the band.

Paolo has been a bit distant with Amariyah, though he is friendly to everyone; when the rest of the band members perform karaoke, he chooses a song that he knows Amariyah loves. But is it just a considerate move from a good friend? And what is the project he’s working on?