So, this is my first attempt at a Glee story. Usually, I wrote Twilight, so I hope I do this justice. It was a request from my dearie, Nicole, from Australia. :D


And you make me talk
And you make me feel
And you make me show
What I'm trying to conceal

[The Name of the Game - Abba]

Rachel drummed her fingers on top of the piano as the rest of New Directions came into the choir room. "It's about time you all arrived," the small brunette said as the students took their seats. Quinn rolled her eyes and smiled at Finn. It was now a known fact that the school's 'it' couple were back together. Rachel watched the interactions of the glee club she thought of as her own very carefully. Sam was sitting on the opposite side of the room than Finn and Quinn and he looked miserable. Rachel's heart went out to him. She knew how he felt. Brittany was sitting in Artie's lap, hugging his neck, and the couple looked happy. Santana was sitting far from her best friend and Rachel could sense tension in the girl's body. Puck was stretched out in a chair, arms folded, and relaxed. Typical, the girl though. Lauren was sitting away from everyone, interested more in herself than anything else. She turned her attention to the happiest couple ever, Tina and Mike. They really were sweet. Mercedes sat beside Sam, obviously a barrier.

"Why isn't Mr. Schuester here?" Quinn asked in that obnoxious way of hers.

Rachel tried not to let it get to her. Quinn was jealous, at least that's what she told herself. Rachel took a deep breath and smiled at her classmates. Rachel liked to think of them as a big family. A big, dramatic family that could turn on each other at a moment's notice. Noticing Santana eye raise and Brittany's bored expression, she knew she had to get on with what she was going to say.

"Mr. Schuester isn't here because this meeting is just about us. I wanted to let all of you know that you did a very good job at regionals. I am proud of all of you. To reward you for the great performances, I would like to suggest another party."

Groans filled the room as they remembered the last party and the days after. Rachel knew they would react in that way. The only person in their glee club that didn't drink was Finn, but he was stuck helping everyone the day after. He looked uncomfortable at the idea, probably because at the last party, she was all over him. And Sam. And Blaine. No, Rachel Berry was not touching alcohol again for a very long time.

"I don't want to throw up on you again, Rachel. Even if was purple. Purple is a good color," Brittany said before turning to her boyfriend and nodding.

Rachel smiled at Brittany. No, getting thrown up on again was not on her list. She honestly didn't know why she agreed to sing that song in the first place. Even though Brittany was amazing as Ke$ha. Rachel realized her fellow glee clubbers were lost in their own conversation and she couldn't have that.

"Please, pay attention. Even though we clearly dominated at Regionals, we cannot slack for one moment. That is why I suggest karaoke. Now please, before you start to protest, it can be a lot of fun. Except this time, no alcohol involved. I think we should sing things out of our comfort zone. For instance, Brittany, no more pop. I will put a mix of songs in a hat and we will draw them out at random. If you would like to sing with someone, that is fine as well."

She sat back, confident in her plan. She noticed the rest of her peers weren't as interested as she was. Mike was complaining because he danced and didn't sing. Tina was telling him how they could sing together. Puck was trying to get Lauren to go out with him, completely ignoring her idea. Sam was looking in Quinn's direction, probably hoping she would miraculously dump Finn and sing with him. Rachel hoped the same thing, but would never say it. Mercedes was talking to Artie and Brittany was pretending to understand. Santana was looking at her nails, pretending to not pay attention to anything.

"So…when did you want to do this?" Finn asked her.

Rachel's face lit up. Finn was interested in her idea and it made her heart flutter. Of course, on the outside, she tried to play it cool. She pushed a piece of her brunette hair behind her ear and forced the smile off of her face.

"Saturday. My dads will be out of town again on another business trip and we have plenty of room. Because there will be no alcohol involved, I do believe I can trust all of you to keep my home clean and organized this time."

Finn nodded his head and Quinn rolled her eyes. She hated how he easily went along with whatever Rachel Berry said. If the blond was honest with herself, she didn't really care about Finn, at least not in that way. Sure, she saw sparks when they kissed, but after they tried it a couple more times, she had realized it was nothing. However, Sam had already broken up with her and she might as well date Finn. At least he could help her get prom queen. Sam would have worked equally as well and she actually had feeling for the blond, but that was irrelevant now.

"So, is everyone in? I am also going to invite Kurt and Blaine to come. They are no longer competition and therefore should not be a problem."

The rest of New Directions agreed to meet at her house that Saturday and each made their way out of the room. Quinn kissed Finn's cheek, saying she needed to get home soon. The boy shrugged and agreed. Truth was, Quinn wanted to leave before Sam. She avoided him now, even though it hurt her. Mike and Tina strolled out, hand in hand. Artie wheeled Brittany out of the room, talking excitedly about the possibilities of songs and Brittany asking what karaoke is and if there would be a song with ducks in it. Mercedes was laughing with Sam about something and Santana followed them out of the room. Lauren left quickly after with Puck on her heels and now it was just Finn and Rachel. Finn walked up to the small brunette.

"I think it's a cool idea, Rach. It's a good way to bring us all together. I can't wait to sing with Quinn. Good job," he said before sending her his signature smile and walking out of the room.

In that brief moment, Rachel felt hope spring anew. Her heart was beating rapidly and her head was spinning with dreams of the two of them getting back together. And then Finn crushed it. She felt like nothing she did was good enough for him. Well, it was time for plan 'Rachel Berry gets her Man.' She stood like that for a few minutes before she snapped out of her daze and grabbed her things. She walked out of the choir room with a new spring in her step.


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