The Corruption
Band is a family, not for these sophomores when they realize why no one cares anymore in their band. Review and tell me what you think.
The pain hit me like a wall as I saw something I didn't want to see. I was trying out for drum major along with 6 other sophomore, fighting for the assistant drum major spot. I wasn't the only one that saw it and we stared at each other.
"Figures." Travis said standing up.
"I thought we had a chance, guess not." Jason said
"I knew it, it was rigged." Ivy said. I stood up silently with the others and walked slowly out the door. I met the eyes of my best friend and pain shot threw me again, anger mostly.
"Congrats, you didn't even have to try out. We didn't even have a chance, you led me on. Congrats on drum major, I didn't know try outs were over." I yelped and Travis smirked.
"I figured. Especially with all the sucking up she did, I am surprised she didn't get it sooner." Travis said. I caught Mr. Yeldings eye and he looked at all of us.
"Try outs are today, where are you all going?" He asked and I laughed.
"They were not; she wouldn't be in uniform if they were. We never had a chance face it. Drum major try outs are just an excuse to get a look at hopefuls but really she had the spot the entire time." I said turning and heading out.
"Riley." Olivia yelped.
"Save it, you knew you were drum major in the first place. You've known it, I should've realized you were a suck-up the entire time. Staying after, not letting people help, pushing me out of conversations, I'm just so nice. Not anymore." I said seeing her face fall. My heart was broken but everything was numb because of it.
"Riley, please. I'm sorry."
"You're not. Stop faking." I said knowing I'll regret saying things now later.
"Riley, let's go. You're making this worse for everyone. I knew this band is corrupted." Jason said loud enough for Mr. Yeldings to hear.
"This band isn't corrupted." Mr. Yeldings said.
"Oh, why is Olivia already in drum major uniform, why is it that no matter who try out certain people have the spot, why is it that you have favorites? Explain to me this and then maybe I'll believe you." Travis said and Ivy laughed as Mr. Yeldings stood there with no words.
What would you do if your band was like this?