fandomhigh | Self-Expression through Music, Friday July 24th, Period 4

Glinda had a stereo system set up, along with iced coffees and raspberry cheesecake brownies. "Welcome back, everyone," she said, cheerily. "Today, we are going to be discussing music and mood." She began walking around the students, while continuing on.

"In the movies and theater ~~not that I would know anything about that last one~~, music is vital. When a character is not speaking, music sets the tone for the scene. In horror films, it sometimes acts as a warning to the audience- beware, for the killer is about to strike!" She leaped at the nearest student, to give them a jump, and then laughed. "In other spots, it can establish the tone of a location." She paused. "For your assignment today, you are going to listen to three pieces and write down the three feelings or emotions that you experienced while listening. After everyone is done, we will discuss the pieces, and why one person may have felt one way while another felt completely different." She tapped her staff on the ground and headphones appeared in front of everyone. "Let's begin."

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Peyton was here. Red-eyed and looking like she hadn't slept, but here.

Priestly shot Peyton a look and tilted his head, what he hoped was a clear "you okay?" sort of gesture.

Peyton shrugged, then shook her head. Then considered and dug in her bag to offer him one of the CDs and held it out.

Priestly took the CD and looked it over, then back up at her, eyebrow up.

"My mom and I put the CD (http://www.amazon.com/One-Tree-Hill-Television-Friends/dp/B000CS463M) together as benefit album. The last track is by Fiona's brother," Peyton said quietly. "They just..." her eyes filled. "They just came in."

Priestly was really pretty sure he'd missed something here. But the word "benefit" and Peyton's emotion made it pretty clear what that something might be.

"Ouch. Have you listened to it, yet?"

"Yeah. After I - we - found my mom's body. On Tuesday..." She took a moment to try and compose herself. "I was bringing it so we could listen to it together, but... I wasn't sure if I should, but on the way home we listened to it. She never got to, though."

Priestly winced. ". . . You need a hug?"

She rubbed at her face a little, then nodded. "Yeah. I could use one."

Priestly held out an arm and gave a 'get over here then' jerk of his head.

Peyton sniffled and went into his arms, resting her head on his shoulder. "Thanks," she whispered.

"Hey, no prob." Priestly gave her a gentle squeeze. "We don't hang enough, but I do consider you a friend."

"Yeah. We should hang more. Talk music and all," Peyton said quietly. "That last track? Fiona's brother? It's unreal. I'd love to know what you think."

Normal. She could totally pull herself together and do normal.