Marching season is out, but the competition is only heating up. ⋆☆⋆ Section leader applications for the next marching band season at Halston University are officially open, and percussionist Bay Rodriguez wants the role. Bay's only competition is Callum Vierra, her longtime rival and polar opposite. She's a bitter, cynical people-watcher; he's a charming, privileged people person. But when their final marching season forces them into even closer proximity, their relationship heats up in ways neither could have predicted, unearthing old hurts for Bay and new truths for Callum. Will they finish senior year with their band and hearts intact? ⋆☆⋆ [ Halston University #1. Standalone. Completed. Word Count: 100K - 110K ]