Disclaimer: What do I have to disclaim??? I DO own this story and I will track down anyone who trys to say otherwise.

(Midnightpintowolf growls suspiciously)

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Thump, thump, thump

your heart races in it's tiny cage,

Thump, thump,

you can feel the bitterness in your mouth as the adrenaline starts to race through your veins,

Thump, thump,

you hurry to your postion on the field, just as you have practiced,

Thump, thump,

you feel as if all eyes are on you, you swallow and look into the audience,

Thump, thump,

you're muscles tighten as you prepare for the drum major's cue,

Thump, thump,

slowly you realize the thumping in your ears and chest is not your heart

Thump, thump,

the bass drum beats again, this time stronger,

Thump, thump,

you're mind races,

Thump, thump,

the music starts,

Thump, thump,

you begin the dance