Rehearsal Bells

"Rehearsal Bells" is the 22nd song in the "Advent Story" series, told from the girl's point of view.
After school, she takes a small detour and walks past the church. Through a slightly open door, she hears bells that aren't for the real moment yet, but they still ring like a gentle sign saying, "You can do this." She's still afraid, yet she doesn't want to go back. This winter love song captures her choice to forgive the "unfinished" version of herself and step forward, wanting to stand beside the time he has been patiently waiting.
Tracing the circle on the 24th, watching an unsent reply breathe at the bottom of her screen, she repeats: "I won't rush, but I won't run away." Holding a small "I like you" close, she moves toward the door, letting the quiet winter air and the lingering bell tones carry her into the next step.