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This was the morning of Rachel Barbara Berry's first day of senior year. When her alarm went off at precisely 5:30 am, which left her enough time to start her morning workout regimen, she had a pep in her step.
This year everything will change, hopefully for the better. She thought to herself. She was sick and tired of being treated like rubbish. This was her year to be the shining star she truly is.
Once Rachel finished getting dressed, she put some extra clothing into her book bag. She'd rather have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
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When Rachel enter the doors of William McKinley High School she saw the flock of new freshman attempting to lay low, most likely trying to avoid getting thrown in the dumpsters. She quickly walked over to the locker she has occupied since the day she, too, was a freshman. When she approached her locker she noticed that someone had left a sticky note on it. She picked it up and began to read its contents.
Dear Rachel,
I have known you since 9th grade. I've seen you walk the halls, I've had classes with you, and I've even heard you sing in glee club. I've been too scared to tell you how I felt for all these years, but I really like you. Maybe this year could be different than all the others.
Forever Yours,
Your Secret Admirer
Rachel looked around to see if she could possibly spot the person who let the note there. She didn't take it seriously. This is just someone's idea of a joke, she thought to herself.
The first bell of the day rang signaling students to get to their first period classes. Rachel opened her locker, got out her binder and went to her History class, putting the sticky note neatly in her pocket.
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It was now 7th period, P.E. and Rachel's last class of the day. The day had been pretty uneventful, not including the note left on her locker which she refuses to believe is meant to be taken seriously. When the bell rang ending 6th period, she went straight to the locker room to change into her P.E. attire. Rachel started noticing who else was in there with her, taking note of who she shares the class with. She continues to look around when she spots Santana Lopez, co-captain of the Cheerios. She also notices the short shorts Santana is wearing and fully appreciates the view of the taller girl's legs.
Apparently Santana has detected Rachel also. She coolly strutted over to wear the little diva was sitting, "Berry, I don't care what everyone else says, you've got a nice little body". Rachel's cheeks heated up at the back handed compliment of the Latina. "Th-Thank you Santana. I do believe this is the first time we've spoken where you haven't threatened to go Lima Heights on me". Santana smirked at the girl's stutter, she found it kind of cute. "Well, maybe this year could be different than all the others", she said as she walked away from Rachel and out of the locker room. She didn't know where, but Rachel felt like she's heard that somewhere before, but she quickly shrugs it off.