The Plus Size Drummer Girl

15

Andrew 

I wiped the sweat off my forehead as I placed the last box in the truck bed. I was moving into my dorm today which meant that was one step closer to seeing Miya. 

I made sure everything was locked up and secure before I headed inside to grab my backpack. I placed my phone, headphones, charger, and other stuff on my bed in my bag. 

I checked and saw that it was 6:00AM. I had to be on campus at 10AM. I went upstairs to see if my pops was ready. 

"Aye pops, you ready? I wanna be there early so we can beat the crowd" I semi-yelled while walking. 

"Yeah son, I'm just putting on my shoes. Your mother will be meeting us there from her flight" He said standing up. 

I nodded my head and went to grab 2 water bottles from the fridge. I went ahead and got into the truck to start it up. Since my dad would be driving back, I decided to drive there. 

It was now 6:30AM. It takes about 3 hours to get to school, so I threw on some old school music and got on the road. 

Miya 

Since it was Sunday, we had until 10:30 to be outside. While laying down, I stared at ceiling contemplating whether or not being in the band is what I wanted to do here. With me being plus size, I'm also not able to do some of the exercises as long as the other drumline members which kinda sucks. 

I love music, but this intensity of the organization could either make or break my grades. 

I closed my eyes and begin to pray and ask God to help me make a decision that will benefit me academically and also make me happy. 

This was the last day of the program and ya girl barely made it. 

I finally decided to get up and and get ready for today. While getting ready, I had my church live streaming in the background. They were currently doing praise and worship. 

"Melodies from Heaven... Rain down on me, Rain down on me" 

I sung and danced along as I put on my clothes. I checked the time and saw it was 10:17 (Gucci Mane fans know) 

I quickly put on my shoes. I went to the bathroom and made sure my hair looked decent. I walked down stairs and immediately went to stand by Kayla. 

"Kaylaaaa" I said walking up to her
"Wassup bitch" She said hugging me. 

Every morning we hug as if we didn't see each other last night. I really cherish our friendship because a lot people here are rude. 

We saw the drum majors approaching and immediately got in line. 

"Good morning every one" The head drum major yelled. 
"Good morning ma'am" We replied. 
"Today is your last day in this program and after brunch, we will take y'all to the band hall so y'all can prepare for auditions for the first game. The upperclassmen will be there as well. You will know if you are performing at the first game by 5 PM today. Understood?"
"Yes ma'am!"

Y'all WTF. Today is auditions WITH the upperclassmen. Drum line auditions about to be HELL. 

Several hours had passed. I was trying to calm my nerves. I decided to call my sister.

"Hey Sissy"
"Hey apple head. What's up?
"Today is auditions and I'm nervous. All the upperclassmen are here."
"Girl calm down. You got this. Pray. Think about how far you've come and what God is about to bless you with"

I nodded my my head. 

"You're right. Thank you sissy. Let me say hey to the girls"

She moved the camera and showed my 2 of my beautiful nieces.