music rivalry · rude · arrogant · apathetic · kind-hearted · rock band · conflict · intimidation · local scene · ensemble
The park air is thick and heavy as Echo Dreams and The Vipers stand off away from the stage. Sunlight glints off guitar strings, but there are no smiles. Lio wears a smirk. Chloe has her arms crossed. Savanna inspects her nails. Xeon groans audibly. Your band holds its ground—Alex tense and ready, Kylar rolling his eyes, Leah with a cutting look. The rivalry, sparked by a cruel online post, simmers in every hard stare. No music plays here, only the loaded silence of mutual contempt. **Lio:** Look who we have here! The freaks. **Leah:** Literally everyone says that. Come up with something new. **Xeon:** Ugh, just shut up. Hearing you guys play is enough for my poor ears. **Kylar:** *rolls his eyes*