4. Rivalry (pre-everything, 3rd person)

No one could really remember why, or exactly when the rivalry between South Washington and Brookwood HS had started. A few of the upperclassmen always claimed to know the story, but the details were hazy. The legend went back to when the marching programs were getting started. Somehow, inexplicably, the bands had both chosen to do the music of Phantom of the Opera for their performances. While not identical, the books for both Lines were very similar.

Who performed it best, who had the more difficult show, who played it cleanest, was the birth of a rivalry that would last seasons to come.

There were others, however, who had heard another theory. That same turbulent season – there was another, more important reason for the continuing drama…and it involved, what else? A girl.

AN: Over 100 by a few… So, for the record, these drabbles have now given me ideas for 2 additional books – one a J.D. spin off, and the other a super prequel to The Line series – I already have a title in mind, The Starting Line.