God I hate Monday's. As I look around the room I feel I'm not the only one. The only one that wasn't here was Tina. Mike didn't look so happy. He kept glancing at his phone, the world closed off. You think being the male leader of this class I'd be happier and trying to lift the spirits of the other students in this class but I'm just not feeling it today. There was another five minutes till class started and I just wish Mr. Shue would get here already, give us our assignment so that I can take my mind off of it. Her perfume is just seeping into my senses. I glanced at my girlfriend, the love of my life, my one day bride to be because plans don't always work out the way you want them to. She was stroking her long brown shiny hair gently with her dainty hands. She looked at me and smiled faintly. Some falsity lingered in it and it only reminded me of our long sad conversation last night. The matter of what if I get called away to some place like California for an acting gig while she's in New York fulfilling her dreams? What are we going to do? If were apart for long, will we be able to last. I answered honestly, yes. But that doesn't mean some doubt filled my brain. I think she felt it too. We couldn't be stupid as to not wonder it. Denial would only make it worse. Where the hell is Mr. Shue! I can't take thinking about this much longer. I'll only get angry!
Then a loud clap came from the direction of the door. And in walked Mr. Shue with a bright smile on his face. (As always) This always leads to some week assignment…good maybe we'll be busy!
"Morning everyone!" he said walking straight to the chalk board. He dropped his bag and picked up a marker and started to scribble on the whiteboard.
Elevate.
Mr. Shue turned his attention back to us and said "Elevate!"
"Yay! Mr. Shue can read and write now!" Santana said.
I glanced at her then finally noticed the big gold hoops around her ears. I didn't want to sound like I was stereotyping her but it gave her a stronger look of Puerto Rican…is she Puerto Rican? Shit…I'm not asking. Like it matters…she was also wearing a lot more jewelry than usual. I wasn't going to ask why because I find it best to talk to her only…when there's a gun pointed at my head. Sometimes I don't think I'd talk to her even if that was the case.
"What's the class assignment this week Mr. Shue?" my lovely Rachel asked. She seemed intrigued. That always made me smile. It was cute.
"On the board is a song by the boy band "Big Time Rush-"
Then we all looked when Britney interrupted "I know that band. Sam's brother is in right? James? Which is totally cool. Because now it's like I know someone who's related to someone famous,"
Sam looked a little puzzled because it wasn't true. I figured Britney, being Britney, assumed they were related because of their hair. "Along with Justin Bieber. I mean I tried to get into him but then he cut his hair and then they weren't related anymore. There was no point,' She said.
Mr. Shue just stared at her for a second, looking like she just fried a few of his brain cells. He shook his head. "See these boys went from no one's to someone's. They had a dream! And they fought hard for it to come true. They stuck it out even though they were criticize for being knock offs of other past boy bands –"
From the other side of the room I heard. "Who isn't a knock off these days?" Melody asked annoyed. She seemed to be slightly offended by those words. I saw her roll her big green eyes and pull her long blonde curly hair to the side. She had this one long thick black streak. It was her original color - just as dark as her brother Blaine's. it was the only part she kept when she decided to dye it. On other people it may have looked strange, but I thought it looked nice. It fitted her rocker ways. She had a voice like "Charlotte Sometimes" from "The Voice," but could go as sweet as Rachel's. It was weird. I never heard her reach a high note like Rachel though. Hang on…she's a rocker? Why would those words agitated to the point where it sounded personal. I guess I wasn't the only one to wonder that because everyone was staring at her.
"What?" she asked. "A girl can have a guilty pleasure, can't she?" she didn't look up but played with the ends of her hair. She liked a boy band? Seemed odd…we all looked back to Mr. Shue.
"Very true. They weren't taken very seriously either. Anyway, four boys had one goal: To be big and stop at nothing. According to , Big Time Rush has amassed a net worth of about $8 million dollars in 2011 making them one of the youngest top earners of that year. That's big!"
"Please just get on with the tragic point?" Santana said.
"I want each of you to find a "Big Time Rush" song that tell how or why you want to be big! To have a dream and stop at NOTHING to make it true!"
"What if we don't know any of their songs?" Kurt asked with his left hand slightly raised.
"Learn one!" Mr. Shue said. "Now!" Mr. Shue exclaimed smacking his hands together. "For some motivation."
"Elevate a little higher
Let's throw a party in the sky
And celebrate
Elevate until we fly yeah
Move, move your feet
Until you levitate
Come on let's elevate!"
Mr. Shue began to dance around the room. To be honest, the song didn't sound so bad.
"Forget about your day No need to be afraid
Under the milky way
I know a place where we can go
Come on, I'll demonstrate
Take you to outer space
Here we go, here we go
Then the class started clapping along and I decided to join in as well.
"Oh oh oh Elevate a little higher
If you want a party
Oh oh oh
And I know you're down
Oh oh oh
If you want a party
If you want a party
Let's throw a party in the sky
And celebrate
Elevate until we fly yeah
Move, move your feet
Until you levitate
Come on let's elevate"
He danced around the room, grabbing Brittany and Mike to dance along with him. From around the room I could see Britney, Melody, Artie, Blaine, and Sam singing along. They must know the band.
Then Melody took over. She came right up to me, bearing a white flashy smile as she sang.
"Don't even hesitate
Just let it escalate
I want to see you go up"
Then britnay stepped in…
"Break through the ceiling
Now it's time to hit the clouds…"
And then Sam belted…
"And now we ain't coming down!"
Then all together they sang…
"Whoa whoa
Whoa whoa
(Whoa whoa Whoa whoa)
Whoa whoa
(Oh oh oh)
Whoa whoa"
The beat picked up and people were just jumping up and dancing. Leave it to the music to put a little light in their day.
"Elevate a little higher
Let's throw a party in the sky
And celebrate
Elevate until we fly yeah
Move, move your feet
Until you levitate
Come on let's elevate"
…Elevate!"
Everyone was just so happy and just taking in the breath of fresh air that had once been engulfed by unknown despair. It felt nice. Then Rachel, who was hugging Kurt looked at me and her bright dewy eyes went back to pain. What am I going to do? This project is supposed to be about making your dreams a reality but what if my dreams tear what's already reality from me? I can't lose Rachel…I don't know what I would do if I lost her. I mean, I knew that if I had to leave her I would always keep her in my heart and I would fight to make it work…damn I know a song that's perfect but it's not by "Big Time Rush." Maybe they have a song like it? My eyes then fell on Melody. She would know. I mean she loves the band?
I wasn't able to stop Melody in class so that I can ask her for help. She seemed eger to get out. So I tried my chances on outside the classroom. Sure enough I spotted Melody at her locker. She was closing it and getting ready to head in the opposite direction. "Melody, wait!"
She turned and smiled welcomingly. "What's up?"
"I need help with a song," I said flat out. Her smile grew so wide. Like she was proud of herself.
There on the stage we stood – Melody and I. Rachel was there in the audience watching us. Waiting for us to tell her why we brought her here. We belonged in third period. Spending all of second in the auditorium trying to nail this duet. By third period we were all set to go and I could finally show Rachel how I felt about our situations and the possibility of us eventually going our separate ways.
"Rachel…" I began. I swallowed hard. She smiled and waited. She probably could tell I was nervous. Not because of being on stage but because of what I had to say. It will be bittersweet but she needs to hear it. "I love you. I always will. And if our dreams take us different ways just know my body will be moving aways but my heart will always be with you. And your heart always with mine," I said. It sounded corny but it was the best way I could explain it. I looked at Melody who nodded and then back at the band who began to play.
Then Melody started. I honestly loved her voice. It was so different from everyone's here. She was talented.
"Ooh
Wait a minute before you tell me anything, how was your day?
Cause I've been missing
You by my side, yeah
Did I awake you out of your dreams?
I'm sorry but I couldn't sleep
you calm me down
There's something 'bout the sound of your voice
I-I-I-I'm never never
Never as far away as it may seem, oh
Soon we'll be together
we'll pick up right where we left off"
Right on point I pick up for my part.
"When I'm gone all the nights are so long
We've got to hold on, on, on
Days go by
And yeah I've always got you on my mind, oh
Cause I keep you with me
Say your name
I cant touch you but it feels the same, oh
Cause I keep you with me
Ohhh, ohhhh
Ohhh, ohhhh, Ohh"
Melody picked up for her part. We were a good team.
"Yes, I may meet a million pretty girls that know my name
But don't you worry
Cause you have my heart
It ain't easy to keep on moving city to city
Just get up and go
The show must go on so I need you to be strong:
I could see Rachel tearing up a bit but I knew they were tears of joy and pain. I think she was glad to have this sung to her. It fit our situation perfectly.
"I toss and turn as I try to dream
Our love plays out like a movie scene
In my head, oh yeah
Days go by
And yeah I've always got you on my mind, oh
Cause I keep you with me
I say your name
I cant touch you but it feels the same, oh
Gotta keep you with me
Ohhh, ohhhh
Ohhh, ohhhh, Ohh"
With one last verse Melody sang:
"Oh Always remember, girl…"
Wherever the wind blows me
Yes you're still the one and only girl on my mind
No, there ain't no one better
(Worldwide)
(Gotta Keep You With Me)
So always remember
(Worldwide)
(Gotta Keep You With Me)
Then me…
"…I've always got you on my mind, oh (I'm comin, comin home again)
Cause I'm keeping you with me
Say your name"
Melody:
(Worldwide)
Me:
"I can't touch you but it feels the same, oh
I'm gonna keep you with me
And with one last sweet tone, Melody finished with:
"Worldwide…"
My eyes followed Rachel up the stairs and she wrapped her arms around me tightly. "I love you so much," she pulled away, my face cupped in her hands. "I will always keep you with me," she said and kissed me.
"My dream is to do what I have to but have you to here with me, even if it's just in my heart, as I make my journey,"
Rachel sniffled. And then she looked at Melody. "I guess I can see why you love "Big Time Rush," that was a really beautiful song.
"Yeah it was actually a mash up of Big Time Rush's "Worldwide and Hot Chelle Rae's "Keep you with me," Melody revealed. "Finn didn't know any Big Time Rush but knew Hot Chelle Rae so I decided to help him."
"Thanks for that," I said. She nodded and with one last smile she walked out.
"We should probably head to class," Rachel said.