Fic: A Whole New World
Author: Valvox
Disclaimer: I am not in any way affiliated with Glee or Disney, this story is for entertainment purposes only.
Author's Note: First Glee story, and first story I've posted on LJ. Constructive critisism is appreciated. :) I think this shall be a five part story.
Chapter 1
Rachel can't quite tell what it is about Quinn that she likes the most.
The Cheerio uniform that hugs her body in all the right places and makes Rachel's mind wander to all the wrong ones has got to be one of her favourite things about the HBIC.
The way she swings her hips as she walks in that sexy, confident strut of hers has got to be another.
'No,' Rachel thinks, 'the most ridiculously attractive thing about Quinn Fabray absolutely has to be the seductive lilt her voice takes on when she sings.'
She sighs and tilts her head to the side, daydreaming about the blonde cheerleader wantonly.
'Oh, how I wish I was Finn.' She sighs again, 'Woe is me.'
Brittany looks over at Rachel confusedly.
'I thought your name was Rachel!' she ponders, eyebrows furrowed in confusion.
'What, of course it is! I am Rachel Barbra Berry, future Broadway star and stunning young ingénue!' she beamed at Brittany.
'Then why did you say your name was Woe?' Brittany asked.
'It's an expression, it means that I am miserable and suffering from an affliction of some sort, it could be anything from-' Rachel broke off, realising that Brittany was not at all interesting in her vast knowledge of words and their definitions, and had instead turned to Santana.
She pouted for a moment, but the sour look turned into a full blown grin when the Head Cheerio swaggered into the room, a dazed-looking Finn on her arm.
'What are you leering at, Man-Hands?' Santana quirked an eyebrow at her suspiciously.
Rachel coughed lightly, as she always did when she was lying, 'I was simply appreciating Finn's excellent maintenance of his biceps and triceps, a healthy and toned body is a key to a healthy lifestyle and-'
'Shut up, Treasure Trail.' Santana interrupted nonchalantly, throwing an arm around her blonde counterpart.
Rachel huffed in annoyance and instead focused her gaze to the front of the room, awaiting Mr Schuester's inevitably late arrival. Not a minute later the aforementioned curly-haired teacher skidded into the room, sliding slightly on the polished floor.
'Good afternoon, everyone!' He greeted them jovially.
'Good afternoon, Mr Schuester!' Rachel replied merrily, followed by a chorus of less enthusiastic greetings from her fellow Glee clubbers.
'Sorry I'm late,' he said, pulling a pile of paper from his brief case, 'I had to get some photo copies from Ms Sylvester's office. Let's just say she didn't appreciate that.' He chuckled nervously, rubbing the back of his neck and then proceeding to hand out the sheet music.
'So,' he continued, 'we're going to learn this song for Sectionals.'
'Oh hell no!' Mercedes groaned upon glancing at the song title, leaping to her feet in indignation, 'There is no way I am singing this! Disney songs are so over-rated. Especially "A Whole New World"!'
'Yeah!' Puck agreed heartily, 'It just ain't badass, man.'
'I like this song. Aladdin is hot!' Brittany grinned, and Santana echoed her expression.
Mr Schuester laughed, 'Guys, you don't have a choice in this. We're singing it at Sectionals whether you like it or not. I overheard that few of the judges have quite a liking for Disney classics.'
There was a chorus of muttered complaints and several happy exclamations before the Glee club finally settled down.
Rachel smirked a little before raising her hand, 'Mr Schue?'
Mr Schuester's grin faded a little at the sight of his most eager but irritating student, 'What, Rachel?' he sighed.
'Well,' she began, 'this magnificent Disney classic has a rather varying pitch, you see, and I am not quite sure that any of the boys in our Glee club have the control of their voices as required throughout the song.'
Mt Schuester brightened slightly at the comment, 'Ah, yes. I considered that Rachel. And I have come to the conclusion that the duet should be sung by two girls, instead of a boy and a girl as it is in the movie.'
Kurt cringed, knowing that Mr Schuester was right, but still a little upset that he couldn't sing a Disney song at Sectionals.
Puck grinned and waggled his eyebrows cheekily at the girls of the club, 'Ooh, a little girl-on-girl action, nice.'
'Shut it, Puckerman.' Quinn growled, and Santana kicked the back of his chair while Brittany giggled beside her.
'Okay!' Mr Schuester said, clapping his hands to regain the group's attention, 'All the girls names are in this hat, Rachel, you can draw.'
Rachel pranced up to the front of the room, covered her eyes with the palm of her left hand and grabbed a scrap of paper from the hat. Unfolding the paper, she grinned.
'Rachel Berry.'
'Pick another now, Rachel.' Mr Schue instructed.
Rachel repeated her actions from before, unfolding the paper; her grin grew even bigger, 'Quinn Fabray.'
The girl in mention scowled, 'Just my luck.' She huffed, folding her arms across her chest and shooting a glare at the brown-haired diva.
'Indeed.' Mr Schuester noted wryly. 'Okay! Quinn and Rachel, you go to the auditorium while the rest of the club practices the chorus in here. Take the CD player, the disc is already inside. Be back in 45 minutes, okay?'
'Okay!' Rachel said happily, grabbing the CD player before traipsing out the door.
'Fine.' Quinn muttered, snatching the sheet music away from her curly-haired teacher then stalking after the shorter girl.
Upon entering the room, Rachel headed straight for the nearest electrical socket, quickly plugging in the machine and turning it on. When she turned, Quinn was dragging two plastic chairs to the middle of the stage. Rachel pressed play and walked over to Quinn, silently counting the beats of the introduction in her head.
"You're singing Aladdin." Quinn suddenly said, a moment before the first verse began.
So, Rachel sang.
"I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over sideways and under on a magic carpet ride
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no, or where to go, or say we're only dreaming"
Quinn suddenly cut in with Jasmine's part.
"A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear, that now I'm in a whole new world with you"
Rachel echoed her.
"Now I'm in a whole new world with you"
Then Quinn continued once more.
"Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling through an endless diamond sky"
Quinn leapt from her seat and begun to spin around the across, eyes closed as she sang with all her heart.
"A whole new world"
Rachel grinned, eyes crinkling at the corners at the sight of the blondes dancing.
"Don't you dare close your eyes"
A contented smile passed over Quinn's lips.
"A hundred-thousand things to see"
Rachel continued.
"Hold your breath – it gets better"
Then, their voices joined, harmonising beautifully.
"I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be"
"A whole new world
Every turn a surprise
With new horizons to pursue
Every moment red-letter
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you"
The backing music began to slow and quieten.
"A whole new world"
Quinn slowly stopped spinning and turned to look at her singing partner.
"That's where we'll be"
Rachel took a step towards Quinn.
"A thrilling chase"
Quinn did the same. They were less than a foot away from one another at this point.
"A wondrous pace"
Rachel leant forward, and closed her eyes.
"For you and...me"
And kissed Quinn.