"The most beautiful love story ever told."
Lights glaring.
Crowd screaming.
Heart thumping.
Heavy breathing.
I could feel the sweat running down my back.
Hazel clutched my hand tighter. "Breathe Annabeth. It's alright. Concentrate. Vocals. Focals. Head up. Stand tall. You got this. We got this."
I nodded, my breaths evening out just a bit.
I looked up at Apollo. He smiled and flashed me a thumbs up but I could tell he was about to have a nervous breakdown. We all were.
One of the many judges began counting down as the doors began to open painfully slow.
Ten. Nine. Eight. Seven.
Six. Five. Four.
Three. Two.
One.
"And now, joining us from Dutchess, New York, the Goode High School Marching Band!"
Full Summary: {Marching Band AU}
It's the last week of eleventh grade and everyone is relieved. One week filled with goodbyes and cleaning. Oh, and marching band.
A new season is starting soon and Annabeth Chase can barely contain her excitement. As tiring as it is, she can't wait to once again spend hours outside under the sun with her closest friends.
And there's Percy Jackson. The boy who she's been best friends with for year and he still gives her shivers. Makes her heart beat a little faster. Flirts with her carelessly yet still has made no sign of real affection.
And it kills her, but she lets it go.
She's in her happy place, so she's not going to let anything bring her down.
Besides, who can be upset when they're going to grand nationals?
A/N: Hey guys, sorry I haven't been on in a while. This is just a story idea. 3 comments for update. And yes, I know they don't live in Dutchess but for the sake of the story they are. And for you non-banders, I will have little notes for marching band terms that you won't understand. Fav - Comment - Follow .