Diego sighs in defeat. He's never sure if he wants to talk about it, but he doesn't know many people steadier than Isaiah. The notes he plays are calming, and the music room is familiar and safe.

"There's this person I've got serious feelings for," he begins slowly. "But they're dating someone else. I already said I wasn't going to do anything about it, but sometimes I just don't feel up to watching them together. There's a limit to how long I can pretend I'm okay. I needed a break."