Chapter 4: A Worthy Distraction…

Before they knew it, Homecoming came and went. Mandy, still boyfriendless tried to focus on other aspects of the bus ride, like the weather…or the stack of Chem. homework in front of her.

Who am I kidding? Me? Do chem. homework? Willingly? Where's Lucy when I need her?

The buses pulled into a foggy familiar parking lot and the band kids poured out. Sporting her newly purchased BROOKWOOD COLORGUARD jacket and flip flops she made her way to the stadium. Call time was a ways away, so she had better get some quality boyscoping done while she had time.

She walked by South's Trumpet line warming up. She stopped to listen and caught the eye of a tall, dark haired green eyed cutie headed her way.

"You know, you're being very distracting just standing there. Half of my trumpet line can hardly keep from drooling."

"Well I am very sorry. I didn't realize your trumpets had an eye for what they can't have." Mandy retorted, toying.

"Well what about me?"

"What about you?"

He put a muscular hand out. She hesitated, but shook it.

Who shakes hands? Hmmm…

HP

"You said an eye for what they can't have? Does that apply to drum majors as well?"

"Well aren't you forward."

"I'm sorry. Let me try this again. Hello, I am a drum major who happened to notice you , an attractive yet worthy distraction walking by my band,"

"Wait, your band? You're South's drum major?"

"In the flesh." He smirked.

"I have to go."

"Why?"

"Because if anyone sees me, a Brookwood guard girl, with you, the South drum major they might assume something is going on between us. Which if you didn't know, is mutiny in my band. In case you hadn't heard about last years Lucy and Sam drama."

" So lets cease assumptions then, shall we?"

"What are you implying?"

"Dinner at WaHo. You and Me. Tonight?"

"And you're sure no one will flip if they see us there together? Because I know I'm going to have an awfully lot of explaining to do as it is."

"I promise."

"Well than I guess I'll see you aat dinner, nameless one? How about 8:30?"

This was all coming so suddenly. Either he was really experienced or just overly confident. Regardless…she had a date!

" Sounds good. Bad form on my part. The name's Derek. And you are?"

" Mandy."

"Its nice to meet you. Now that we've formally met, I have to go but it was nice staring at you. See you tonite."

Another smile.

Man, he's scoring points left and right…

"Bye Derek!" she waved.

She strolled off happily. She had to tell Lucy, after all, it's not everyday a hot drum major waltzes up to and asks you to dinner. She grinned. This was gonna be a great night regardless of the winner.

Short chapter, I know. Never the less eventful. Reviews, comments, suggestions? How do you like Derek? I promise more updates soon. Graceful Dream A big thank you to dutchesscourtney for the mention!