This is the second fanfiction Im writting and im so happy that it gets to be a Glee one! I hope you all enjoy this new point of view in the story, I just didn't like the way Jesse's character ended and i want to give it a spin with this AU. Anyways, reviews are always accepted and valorated.

Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own Glee or any of the characters Im using, except for Scarlet Midvale!

She looked herself in the mirror of the bathroom. First day of school in a new town and ahe was already starting like crap. She cleaned her face with cold water, trying to bring herself the courage to step out of there, head downstairs and greet her aunt, who would probably be waiting for her with an optimistic smile and some pancakes. She was so not in the mood for that. She opened the door and watched the outfit she was supposed to be wearing today. She didn't feel comfortable on it, but she promised herself a new start.

"New year, new me" she whispered softly before changing into the white crop-top and the a-little-over-the-knee-length skirt, with some nice shoes that matched. She applied some makeup to cover the big eye bags that ruined her soft and beautiful skin. After all, that what everyone thought of her, a pretty girl, one of the prettiest they've ever seen, nothing more. No one ever noticed the pain under her eyes, and the broken smile that decorated her face, eight under her show-look. She sighed, forcing those thoughts out of her mind.

You're supposed to star fresh Scarlet, stop pushing yourself into those bad memories. No one knows about them here.

She walked downstairs and saw Cat sitting on the isle, breakfast already on the table

"Good morning aunt" she greeted, smiling at her softly.

"Here's my favorite niece! I was about to go looking for you" Scarlet could feel Cat's eyes following her every move, analyzing her move, and the way she acted "You'll have to hurry up with that, or you're going to be late in your first day"

"I know, I'll probably just drink the coffee and buy something in school" she shrugged. She didn't really care about that, and she could sense the unspoken words in Cat's mind "Just say it" She looked at her deep in her grey eyes "Whatever you want to say, just let it go si we can get over it and head out, because I seriously don't want to have this conversation in the car" Silence. Scarlet rised an eyebrow and waited.

"I know this is hard for you. Today it's turning a month since... since the-

"Since they died" She cut her, the fighting tears stuck in her throat "It's a month sice they died and since the whole drama back in Oregon. I know it, you don't have to remind me about it, I carry that with me every day"

"Scarlet... I really want you to be happy here. I know Lima, Ohio is not what you want but... just see this as a way to move on." She rolled her eyes. Clearly Lima wasn't what she wanted, she hated this place, she always did, since the first time her parents brought her here for vacations, she couldn't stop thinking about getting out of there. And look at her now, living in this place, the place she always wanted to get out "Give it a chance, okey?"

Scarlet looked at her in the eyes and nodded. "I promise I'll give it a chance. Now let's go or I'll be late for first period" She grabbed her bag and headed to the car, without waiting for Cat to follow her. She could feel the tears in her eyes, trying to get out. She breathed deeply and closed her eyes.

Don't cry, just don't cry

She felt the door close to her right and the engine of the car starting. She stared at the window and the whole trip was spent in silence, the music filling the tiny space they were sharing. She hummed the familiar sound of a Taylor Swift song she couldn't remember the name.

After ten minutes, Cat's car was parked outside of the McKinley High School and they were walking through the hallways to the administration office. Thousands of unknown teenagers staring at her, making her feel like an outsider

Correction, you are an outsider. You always were and you will always be.

"You must be the new student, Scarlet Midvale, right?" She nodded "I'm principal Figgins, we are really glad to have you here. We talked to your former teachers from Oregon and they-

"You've talked to my teachers?!" Scarlet eyes were wide open, her cheat feeling heavier by the second. She felt Cat's reassuring hand on her shoulder.

"I'm sorry... she's just really nervous about the new school and all" Cat jumped in, trying to save the situation. "And I really need to head to work before it's too late, so can you give her her schedule so I can get going?"

"Umh... Yeah sure" Figgins handed her a piece of paper with her weekly classes "I heard you sing pretty good too. Will Schuester from your Spanish class," he pointed at her schedule "he's the director from the Glee club. You should talk to him, audition for it" he smiled reassuringly and she nodded.

"Thank you, Principal Figgins" She left the office, with Cat right next to her, and as soon as they got out, she held her into a tight hug. Scarlet laughed weakly "I can't breathe Aunt Cat"

Cat let go of her quickly, smiling at her. "I'm sorry sweetie. Call me if you need anything, ok? Anything "Scarlet nodded "I love you Scar, I know you can do this" She watched her Aunt running through the halls, and she sighed when she realized how -by the second- the students started to disappear, leaving her alone, and lost, in this big school. She turned around and bumped into a big chest. She felt two hands grabbing her by the shoulders, preventing her from falling to the ground.

"Oh Gosh! I'm so sorry! Are you okey?" She looked up into the guy that was in front of her. "Oh wow, you're tall"

The guy laughed softly.

"What are you doing in the hallway? The bell rang 10 minutes ago" he asked worried "You're not ditching, aren't you?

"No, no. I'm new. I just got my schedule and I'm kinda lost"

"Where are you headed?"

"Mr. Schuester's Spanish Class"

"Oh I'm going there right now. Come on, I'll walk with you"

They started walking through the empty hallways in an awkward silence.

"My name's Finn" he smiled, breaking the silence.

"Scarlet" She answered, her hands holding her bag tightly.

Finn looked down at her while they walked. Damn, she was pretty, prettier than Rachel, even maybe prettier than Quinn.

I can conquer her, we could be the new McKinley it couple

He smiled at the thought of it, while Scarlet couldn't stop thinking about how weird this was. Finn wouldn't stop staring at her and smiling dopey-ly and it made her uncomfortable.

"Is he nice?" Scarlet asked, trying to stop the situation.

"Who?"

"Mr. Schuester. I'm going to ask him if I can audition for his Glee club and-

"You sing?" His smile grew, and Scarlet managed to slightly step away from him. Putting more distance between them. "Mr. Schue is amazing, and also Glee club, you'll see"

Finn stopped in front of a door and opened it wide.

"You're late Finn" a man sitting on his desk reprehended him.

"I'm sorry Mr. Schue, it's just that i found Scarlet lost in the halls in her way here, she's new"

The whole class looked up at her, all whispering different things, a thousand of bad memories came to her mind because of this situation. A hand on her shoulder dragged her back to reality.

"Are you okey?" Mr. Schuester asked her, concerned filed in his eyes.

She shocked her head, and smiled reassuringly.

"Yes, I'm perfect. I'm Scarlet Midvale," she offered her hand, which he grabbed and shaked, still unsure about her state "This is my first day here. I'm originally from Oregon"

"When did you got here?"

"Oficially moved in two days ago"

"Well, welcome to Lima then" she smiled at him softly "Please, take a seat next to Rachel, over there" he pointed to a brown haired girl who seemed really focused on her assignment. She walked through the seats, all the glances over her. She sat next to the girl, who didn't even bothered to looked up to her before talking.

"Please Finn, you need to leave me alone and stop apologizing because I'm not going to forgive you. You used my talent to your own benefits, played with my feelings and lied to me about your pregnant girlfriend. I'm back in Glee club because I want to, not because of you. You and I, is over. Got it?

Scarlet stared at her in disbelief "Umh... okey..."

Rachel looked up of her notebook and stared at her, her cheeks becoming red because of the embarrassment.

"You're not Finn"

Scarlet shocked her head "I'm not..."

"I'm sorry, it's just that I'm really stressed right now. I feel so used, I thought he cared about me and clearly the only thing he cares about is himself. But it doesn't matter, Im way too talented and amazing to care about something insignificant that's only going to distract me from my superior goal: Brodway "

Scarlet looked at her stranged. She was... intense, in a way to put it, and really confident. She reminded he rof herself, right before everything went to hell.

"Well... maybe it isn't that he doesn't care about you, maybe he does, but he's going to be a father now, there's no way out of that, you need to understand that-"

"No, I don't understand. He didn't needed to play with me around like that, and he is the one that needs to understand things here, not me" She said, a hard tone covering her voice.

"I didn't mean that it was ok, Im-" the bell rang and Rachel walked angry out of the room. "Great way to start Scarlet" she sighed and walked over to the desk in the front of the room "Mr. Schue? Can I talk to you for a second?"

"What can I help you with Scarlet?"

"Umh... Principal Figgins told me that you're the director of the Glee club"

"I am" he said still looking at the papers over the table.

"I would like to audition for a spot there"

Mr. Schue stared at her in disbelief, a bright smile taking over his face "You do?!"

"Umh... well... Yes... Back in Oregon I took some singing and dancing classes and I think i could be good for me to-"

"Yes!" He jumped from his chair "Absolutely! We rehearse fifteen minutes after lunch in the choir room, you can audition there"

"Great! I see you there Mr. Schue" Scarlet smiled at him and walked out of the classroom and into the crowded hallways.

Maybe Lima wasn't that bad after all

Hope you guys enjoyed this new point of view of the story! What could be the secret that Scarlet is trying so hard to avoid? JESSE WILL APPEAR IN THE NEXT CHAPTER! YES! im so excited about it so... pls leave reviews and thoughts, I'll be reading all of you