I played the notes in a chord one at a time Then I moved on to another chord I tried to keep the beat even Maggie took up the beat on her kick drum Becca watched my hands She strummed her guitar to fit the rhythm
At first Scarlet listened Then she sang Once I was inside a box There I met a crazy fox He told me I had chicken pox Maggie bent over and giggled Her foot slid off the pedal for the kick drum Scarlet turned to face her singing Maggie we need that beat or else you have to smell my feet 5
Maggie fell on the floor laughing She rolled on the carpet Her red curls spilled around her head I laughed so hard my stomach hurt
Five minutes Jasmine my mom called down Okay I called back I turned to my friends Sorry guys I have to go eat dinner No problem Maggie said She stood up I need to study for our science test You already did I said Maggie tied her sneakers I just need to make sure I get an A Becca unzipped a soft guitar shaped bag She put her guitar inside 7
