"Frankenteen." he says loudly as he approaches Finn outside the gymnasium. "We must talk. Now."
"I'll see you later" Finn says to Artie, as he walks towards Jesse. "Hey man, what's up? How was spring break?" He smiles, friendly. What a joke.
"Are you really going to act as if nothing happened?" Jesse says, raising an eyebrow.
"I'm not sure what you mean."
"Jessie's Girl. Ringing a bell?"
To that, Finn takes a deep breath, and looks at the floor. There is some guilt in his eyes – Jesse can see it – but not nearly enough.
"Look man, I know it wasn't all according to bro code but you're not my bro. I'm in love with Rachel. I'm going to let her know that."
"If you're going to be like that, I suggest a sing off."
"What?"
"Sing of. Parking lot. Now."
"Winner gets Rachel?" Finn asks, with a frown.
"You really think I regard my girlfriend as some sort of prize?"
"Than what is it about?"
"If I win, you will back off. You will treat her as a friend – just a friend, not a very close one. If I win.. I'll wont attempt a long distance relationship. When I graduate, you can try to woo her. You can take care of her, make sure she's alright and happy."
If Finn hadn't been so pre-occupied with the whole idea, he might have reacted at Jesse's choice of words when it came to Finn's possible win, Finn's possible 'prize'.
"Alright, I'm in" he then answered and walked with Jesse to the parking lot.
"Pick a song while we're walking." Jesse says. Finn nods in return. When they the place, two people stand there waiting by Jesse's car. Tina and Mercedes, to Finn's surprise.
"These are our judges." Finn nods, they will probably not be prone to pick Jesse's side. "What is our song?" Jesse asks.
"I want to know what love is. By Foreigner. You know it?" Jesse nods.
"Alright, I'll begin then. I gotta take a little time-"
Finn does great – he has a smooth tone, manages to convey the right emotions, even if he doesn't quite nail the high tones. Jesse isn't half bad either, singing it exactly as it should be sung, with emotions flowing – but are they real? When they're done, Mercedes and Tina goes out, talk a little, making their decision. Jesse knows what it will be, Finn has merely hope.
"We pick Finn" Tina says as they return, and Finn gives Jesse a smile.
"I.. ehm" he begins, not knowing what to say in this situation."
"Congratulations I suppose" Jesse responds, sighing. Finn then takes his leave – football practice.
"Thanks" Jesse says to Tina and Mercedes when Finn's out of earshot.
"Anytime but.. Why did you ask us to let Finn win?" Mercedes says.
"Yeah, I never thought you'd give glory to someone else?" Tina adds.
"I had my reasons" Jesse says, simply.
"Give Finn the confidence so he'll perform better at regionals?" Mercedes wonders.
Jesse nods. They seemed pleased. He always great at telling lies.