About the story - I'll do 20 or more chapters for each year of each story, this story will follow many people's point of views, but it will follow mostly Rachel's life story. After they graduate I plan to take it college and I plan on working on this story for a long time. If you have any suggestions or questions at all about anything please leave a review. Thank you and I hope you enjoy. Warning I chopped some songs up to save some time. Also some Character plot points are mixed around, but mostly follows same story as glee just new stories and a new versions of how things happen. For instance Sam takes the place of Matt in this season and plays a bigger role and later on new characters will be added and some will not show up at all.
Glee - Big City Small Town
"Rachel!", yelled Shelby as she burst into Rachel's room. "I have news." At that point Rachel had no clue what Shelby was about to say would change her life forever. Rachel lived with Shelby, her mom, in New York for as long as she could remember. Shelby had starred in Funny Girl and Wicked, and tons of other broadway shows. Rachel aimed to be just like Shelby when she graduated high school. Rachel had just finished up her Freshman year at her highschool and was eager for the years to pass and to graduate. Rachel's dad, Hiram, had left her mom a year after Rachel was born. The split and Rachel had only just met him officially when she was 13 when she went to meet him for three hours. Rachel blames him for everything that her mom goes through. Her mom had not found another significant other in all this time since she was too afraid that her heart would break again. Rachel had never dated anyone before either.
"What do you need?", asked Rachel. Rachel tried to read her mother's expression to guess what type of news it was, but Rachel got nothing.
"I got an offer I can't refuse.", said Shelby. Shelby looked like she was about to burst from excitement. Rachel nodded her head as if to say so. "I got offered apart in a new movie." Rachel was confused, Shelby never showed any interest what so ever in movies or tv. Shelby was all broadway.
"I thought you only wanted to do broadway?", said Rachel who still didn't understand.
"'I know, but this is a great opportunity, the bad news is, we are filming in Paris for a year, and I can't take you with me.", said Shelby. Rachel didn't understand, where would she stay? She didn't know many more people that lived in New York that would let her stay with them.
"Mom, where would I stay then?", asked Rachel. Shelby paused for a moment before answering.
"Your father, in Lima, Ohio.", said Shelby with a serious face. In Lima Ohio, Ohio wasn't New York. Shelby wanted Rachel to move in with her father in Ohio for a year! "This will be a great opportunity to get to know your father and see how small town life is.", said Shelby trying to calm Rachel down.
Rachel stood up and stared at her mom. "I can't just leave my friends and school for a whole year, I've met my dad once, how do you know I can trust him. And I won't be with you.", said Rachel starting to feel hurt that her mom was basically sending her away. "Who would take care of the house?"
"I'm having the neighbors take care of the house, and like I said you can get to know your father!", said Shelby in a harsher tone. "You will go to Ohio if you like it or not, you can make some new friends, and it's only for a year."
Rachel ran out of her room and slammed the door and ran outside. Rachel sat on the front porch to get some fresh air. How could Rachel leave Elliot, and Dani, her two best friends. Rachel sat their for awhile then went back inside and started packing.
Ding Dong. Hiram opened the door to see Rachel, his daughter standing there with a phony smile on her face. "Come in, Come in!", he said.
Rachel walked into the big house. Ohio was way more open than New York and had way more space. The house looked a little old, but what caught Rachel's eye was a piano with its ivory just waiting to be tickled, but that would have to wait. "Hiram, it great to see you.", said Rachel lying.
Hiram closed the door behind him. He looked at Rachel and put on his warmest smile. "You can call me dad, only if you wish. Your room is down the hallway and two doors to your left. I'm sorry that you have to stay here, but I'm also glad that I can get a chance to know you better."
Rachel nodded her head. She grabbed her bags and headed into her room. It was pretty simple. There was a bed with white sheets and a dresser and a night stand. There was a decent size closet and that was about it. Rachel sat down on her new bed and started up packing. Rachel would definitely have to ask Hiram if she could paint the walls and she'd have to get new sheets and would have to get more furniture…. Rachel stopped herself before she got too far. She was only going to be for a year, that all, this room would be suitable for her enough.
Rachel continued unpacking until she brought out a picture of her and her mother. Rachel missed her mom already. She didn't know how she could make it without seeing her mom everyday and not seeing Dani and Elliot. This would have to do thought Rachel.
Rachel:
A chair is still a chair
Even when there's no one sitting there
But a chair is not a house and a house is not a home
When there's no one there
To hold you tight and no one there
You can kiss good night
A room is still a room
Even when there's nothing there but gloom
But a room is not a house and a house is not a home
When the two of us are far apart
And one of us has a broken heart
Screen changes to Shelby on a plane to Paris feeling Lonely.
Shelby:
Now and then I call your name
And suddenly your face appears
Screen changes back to Rachel.
Rachel:
But it's just a crazy game
And when it end it ends in tears
So darling have a heart
Don't let one mistake keep us apart
I'm not meant to live alone
Turn this house into a home
When I climb the stair and turn the key
Oh, please be there
Still in love with me
Rachel walked down the halls of her new school, Mckinley High. She had figured out what the social ranking here was. The football players and Cheerleaders were at the top, then the hockey players, then the other sports teams, then all the random people, then the nerds and geeks, then the theatre kids. It was completely different than her old school, where being a theatre kid made you popular.
Rachel started all her classes today. As she went through her day she noticed the lack of singing and acting being done. At her old school people randomly burst into song and did all sorts of random things. Rachel walked down the halls and spotted many people wearing cheerleading outfits. Cheerios, they were called, national cheerleading championship winners. Lead by Sue Sylvester, the meanest person you'll ever meet. Well, at least that what anyone who's ever tried out for the cheerios and failed says.
Rachel walked by an empty room, she almost walked past it when she saw a piano sitting there. Rachel couldn't just miss out on this opportunity.
Rachel sat down on the piano and began to play and sing.
(On my own starts playing in the background)
On my own
Pretending he's beside me
All alone
I walk with him till morning
Without him
I feel his arms around me
And when I lose my way I close my eyes and he has found me
In the rain
The pavement shines like silver
All the lights
Are misty in the river
In the darkness
The trees are full of starlight
And all I see is him and me for ever and forever
And I know it's only in my mind
That I'm talking to myself and not to him
And although i know that he is blind
Still I say
There's a way for us
I love him
But when the night is over
He is gone
The river's just a river
Without him
The world around me changes
The trees are bare and everywhere the streets are full of strangers
I love him
But every day I'm learning
All my life I've only been pretending
Without me
His world will go on turning
A world that's full of happiness that I have never known
I love him
I love him
I love him
But only on my own
(Music Ends)
"Well done!", says a voice behind Rachel. Rachel turns around frightened to see Mr. Schue, her spanish teacher clapping his hands at Rachel's performance. "Now you should try out for glee club."
"Thank you, Glee Club? I didn't know there was a glee club.", said Rachel in response as she stood up.
"I'm starting one, when I was in school glee was about opening yourself up to joy, I want people to be happy and discover what they truly can do. We could use a voice like yours. Tryouts for the New Directions is on Friday 4:00 sharp.", said Mr. Schue before leaving room.
New Direction. Maybe Rachel found something to do in small town Lima, Ohio. Rachel was going to join Glee Club, it may bring her down the social ladder, but Rachel needed to sing.
Rachel kept walking down the hall trying to decide what to sing for tryouts for New Directions. She was about the reach her locker when some boy stopped her in the hallway.
"Wow, you have a great voice, my name's Kurt.", said Kurt extending out his hand for Rachel. Rachel hesitantly took it. "Can you teach me to sing like that, I'm hoping to audition for glee club as well."
Rachel couldn't have been happier. Someone was asking her for advice on singing! This would be so exciting. "I'm Rachel Berry. I'd love to teach you, we can go to the auditorium now to see what you got?", said Rachel.
Kurt nodded and grinned as the rushed to the auditorium together. They didn't know it then but they had both just made a friend.
When they reached the auditorium they were almost out of breath. "So what song are we going to sing?", asked Kurt. Rachel just giggled. "What?", asked Kurt in response.
"So my mother has been on the broadway show Wicked and one of her favorite songs to sing is Popular, how about we try that?", asked Rachel. Kurt nodded his head.
Rachel started playing. "Join in when you are ready."
Rachel
Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I
An let's face it
Who is it?
Less fortunate than I?
My tender heart tends to start to bleed
And when someone need a makeover
I simply have to takeover
I know, I know!
Exactly what they need
And even in your case
Though it's the toughest case I yet to face!
Don't worry, I'm determined to succeed
Follow my lead
And yes indeed
You..Will...Be
Rachel and Kurt
Popular!
You're gonna be popular
I'll teach you the proper ploys
When you talk to boys
Little ways to flirt and flounce
Whoo!
Kurt
I'll show you what shoes to wear
Rachel
How to fix your hair
Rachel and Kurt
Everything that really counts to be…. Popular
I'll help you be popular
Rachel
You'll hang with the right cohorts
Kurt
You'll be good at sports
Rachel
Know the slang you've got to know
Rachel and Kurt
So let's start
Cause you've got an awfully long way to go
Rachel
Don't be offended by my frank analysis
Rachel and Kurt
Think of it as personality dialysis
Rachel
Now that I've chosen to become a pal, a sister, and adviser
Kurt
There's nobody wiser
Rachel
Not when it come to
Kurt
Popular!
Rachel and Kurt
There's nothing that can stop you from becoming popular
La ,La ,La ,La
We're gonna make you popular!
Rachel
Though you protest your disinterest
Rachel and Kurt
I know clandestinely
You're gonna grin and bear it,
Your new found popularity!
La, La! La, La!
You'll be popular!
Just not quite as popular as me!
"That was great Kurt!", said Rachel as she stopped playing. Rachel got up and hugged Kurt. "You'll do great!"
"You know what, that was pretty great!", said Kurt as he hugged Rachel back.
"Mercedes Jones?", said Mr. Schue for Auditions. Mr. Shue watched as a girl walked up to the stage. Mr. Schue nodded his head for her to begin.
"I'm Mercedes Jone sand today I'll be singing I'm not going.", said Mercedes. That was a tough song to handle Mr. Schue became very interested. The music started playing. Rachel was in the audience watching. Could this Mercedes really pull that songs off, if so, Rachel had some competition.
Mercedes:
And I am telling' you I'm not going'
You're best man I'll ever know
There's no way I can ever go
No no there's no way
No no no no way I'm livin' without you
I'm not livin' without you
I don't wanna be free
I'm stayin', I'm stayin'
And you, and you
You're gonna love me, yeah oooh...
You're gonna love me
And I am telling you I'm not going'
Even though the rough times are showin'
There's just no way, there's no way
We're part of the same place
We're part of the same time
We both share the same blood
We both have the same mind
And time, and time
We've had so much to share
No no no no no no way
I'm not waking' up tomorrow morning
And findin' that there's nobody there
Darlin' there's no way
No no no no way
I'm livin' without you
I'm not livin' without you
You see there's just no way, there's no way
Tear down the mountain
Yell, scream and shout
You can say what you want
I'm not walkin' out
Stop all the rivers
Push, strike and kill
I'm not gonna leave ya
There's no way I will
And I am telling' you I'm not going'
You're the best man I'll ever know
There's no way I can ever, ever go
No no no no way
No no no no way I'm livin' without you
I'm not livin' without you
Not livin' without you
I don't wanna be free
I'm stayin', I'm stayin'
And you, and you, and you
You're gonna love me, yeah...
You're gonna love me, yes you are
Oooh, love me, yeah!
Love me, love me, love me
Love me, love me, love me
You're gonna love me
"Wow Mercedes that was brilliant!", said Mr. Schue as he stood up and clapped. Mercedes smiled and left the stage. Rachel sat their with her mouth hanging open. This Mercedes gal was big competition. "Tina Cohen-Chang?" A goth girl then entered the stage. Mr. Schue signaled for her to start.
"I'm Tina, and I'll be singing Because you loved me.", said Tina. The music started as Mercedes, Rachel, Kurt, and another kid in a wheelchair sat.
For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful, baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through
Through it all
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me, ooh, baby
You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love, I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe, I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because
I was loved by you
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me
You were always there for me, the tender wind that carried me
The light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you
"That was amazing Tina!", said Mr. Schue when she was done. He stood up and started clapping along with most in the audience. Rachel however didn't clap. That song was pretty powerful, even though her voice isn't to powerful, it was beautiful and graceful. "Kurt Hummel?"
Kurt ran up onto the stage and smiled. Rachel waved at him giving him some more confidence. "I'm Kurt Hummel and I'll be singing Rose's turn." Mr. Schue nodded his head. The music Started.
Kurt:
All that work and what did it get me?
Why did I do it?
Scrapbooks full of me in the background
Give 'em love and what does it get you?
What does it get you?
One quick look as each of 'em leaves you
All your life and what does it get you?
Thanks a lot and out with the garbage
They take bows and you're battin' zero
I had a dream
I dreamed it for you, Dad
It wasn't for me, Dad
And if it wasn't for me, then where would you be
Miss Rachel Berry?
Well, someone tell me, when is it my turn?
Don't I get a dream for myself?
Starting now, it's gonna be my turn
Gangway, world, get off of my runway!
Starting now, I bat a thousand
This time, boys, I'm taking the bows and
Everything's coming up Kurt!
Everything's coming up Hummel!
Everything's coming up Kurt!
This time for me
Hahahahahahaha!
For me!
For me!
For me!
For me!
For me!
For me..!
Yeah!
"That was amazing!", said Mr. Schue. He stood up and clapped and everyone else did as well. Rachel couldn't believe Kurt had used her name in it, she was a little offended and threatened, but Kurt was her only friends here, so she just clapped. "Artie Abrams." The guy in the wheelchair got up to the auditorium stage.
"I'm Artie Abrams and I'll be singing Pony.", said Arite. The girl Tina cheered for him. The music started.
Artie
I'm just a bachelor
I'm looking for a partner
Someone who knows how to ride
Without even falling off
Gotta be compatible
Takes me to my limits
Girl when I break you off
I promise that you won't want to get off
If you want it, let's do it, ride it, my pony
My saddle's waitin, come and jump on it
If you want it, let's do it, ride it, my pony
My saddle's waitin, come and jump on it
Sitting here flossing
Peepin' your steelo
Just once if I have the chance
The things I would do to you
You and your body
Every single portion
Send chills up and down your spine
Juice flowing down your thigh
If you want it, let's do it, ride it, my pony
My saddle's waitin, come and jump on it
If you want it, let's do it, ride it, my pony
My saddle's waitin, come and jump on it
Yeah
"That was fantastic, Artie!", said Mr. Schue. Everybody cheered. Now Rachel was feeling really threatened. All these people were amazing singers. "Rachel Berry."
Rachel got up and got onto the auditorium stage. "I'm Rachel Berry, daughter of Shelby Berry, broadway star, and I'll be singing Cry.", said Rachel. The music started playing.
Rachel:
If anyone asks
I'll tell them we both just moved on
When people all stare
I'll pretend that I don't hear them talk
Whenever I see you
I'll swallow my pride
And bite my tongue
Pretend I'm okay with it all
Act like there's nothing wrong
Is it over yet?
Can I open my eyes?
Is this as hard as it gets?
Is this what it feels like to really cry?
Cry!
If anyone asks
I'll tell them we just grew apart (Tell them we just grew apart)
And what do I care
If they believe me or not (They believe me or not)
Whenever I feel
Your memory is breaking my heart
I'll pretend I'm okay with it all
Act like there's nothing wrong
Is it over yet?
Can I open my eyes?
Is this as hard as it gets?
Is this what it feels like to really cry?
Cry!
I'm talking in circles
I'm lying, they know it
Why won't this just all go...
...Away!
Is it over yet?
Can I open my eyes?
Is this as hard as it gets?
Is this what it feels like to really cry?
Cry!
Cry!
"Rachel, that was…Phenomenal!", said Mr. Schue with tears in his eyes. Everyone started cheering and standing. Kurt just stared up at Rachel, he didn't know why but there were tears filling up his eyes. Rachel had started crying during the performance as well. She wiped off her tears then smiled.
"Welcome, to the first official glee club meeting!", said Mr. Schue. Kurt, Mercedes, Artie, Tina, and Rachel all sat down in the chairs in the choir room. "For the first song we will be singing, sit down you're rocking the boat." Mr. Schue then handed out the song lyrics and they all practiced. After learning the lyrics they worked on choreography. When saying we could add stuff to the performance for some flare. Rachel grab for shiny white gloves, Rachel loved shiny white gloves, they stood as a symbol of her being great.
The kept practicing until…
Artie and New Directions
That's the moment I woke up, thank the Lord
Thank the Lord, thank the Lord
And I said to myself, "Sit down"
Said to himself, "Sit down, sit down"
Sit down, you're rocking the boat
Said to myself, "Sit down"
Said to himself, "Sit down"
Sit down you're rocking the boat
And the devil will drag you under
And the devil will drag you under
With a soul so heavy you'd never float, sit down
Sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down
Sit down, you're rockin' the boat
Sit down, you're rockin', rockin' the boat
Sit down, you're rockin', rockin' the boat
Sit down, you're rockin', rockin' the boat
Sit down, you're rockin', rockin' the boat
Sit down, you sit down, you're the boat
Crash! Artie had ran into the wall. Tina rushed over the help Artie up and bring him back towards the middle of the room. "We suck!", said Rachel. "We are the worst I've ever heard." Everyone else nodded along in agreement. "I'm sorry but Artie doesn't have the vocal range I need if I'm ever to sing with a boy, and we aren't in tune."
"Rachel, what if I just train Artie a little more and we work on being in Harmony together.", said Mr. Schue.
"I'm sorry Mr. Schue, but I can't continue this. I have other things needed to be done.", said Rachel. "Unless you find another boy who can keep up with me vocally, I can't continue this, I'm only going to be here for a year, I need to be part of something special. Because being part of something special makes you special. I can't keep wasting my time on glee, it hurts too much", said Rachel as she left the room.
The others thought about her words and Mr. Schue decided he would need to find a better leading man.
Rachel was about to burst into crying, she had finally found something she was good at and now, it was over. Rachel was about the start rushing outside when she got knocked over by a very tall man.
"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to knock you over, I'm just very clumsy.", said the man. He was in a football jersey and had a letterman jacket. This guy was a football player. He was one of the most handsome guys Rachel had ever met. "I'm Finn Hudson." He reached out his hand to let Rachel up. Rachel took his hand and smiled.
"I'm Rachel Berry, I just moved here from New York.", said Rachel now standing up with a smile on her face. Finn smiled when he saw her smile. Finn then understood why he hadn't seen her around before. "I'll see you around.", said Rachel as she walked away with a smile on her face.
Finn watched her as she left. Finn didn't know what to do. So Finn just grabbed his stuff and left.
Finn had grown up with his mother, Carole. His father died when he was young in the army. His mother and him have felt a little lonely, the only time they didn't feel lonely was when his mother found a boyfriend.
Finn sat down on his bed. He thought about things that happened when Carole's boyfriend had left her. Finn had tried to comfort his mom, but she was too depressed, that was until he sang. Finn grabbed his drum sticks and pushed play on his I pad.
Oh, why you look so sad?
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
'Cause I've seen the dark side too
When the night falls on you
You don't know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
So, if you're mad, get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
Well, I'm a lot like you
When you're standing at the crossroads
And don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
'Cause even if you're wrong
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
And when, when the night falls on you, baby
You feeling all alone
You won't be on your own
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
"Finn, you really do have an amazing voice.", said his mom standing in the doorway. "I keep telling you to do something with it." His mom smiled and then left. Finn thought about what she said. His mom was always telling him that he had a good voice. Maybe he should do something.
"Come on in Finn.", said Mr. Schue. Finn walked into Mr. Schue's office. Finn had wondered why Mr. Schue had wanted to talk to him. "We need to talk about your grades. Finn stat down in a seat embarrassed.
"What about them?", said Finn said innocently. Mr. Schue had to say he felt bad for the kid.
"Your failing.", said Mr. Schue. "With the rate you're at right now, you'll be held back." Finn just stared at Mr. Schue with scared eyes. "Here are some papers, you can do to raise your grade."
Finn nodded his head. Mr. Schue got up to leave. When Mr. Schue left the room. Finn thought of the one thing that would make him feel better. Singing.
I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as friendship
Has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I said there is no reason for my fear
'Cause I feel so secure when we're together
You give my life direction
You make everything so clear
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crushing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
I've been running round in circles in my mind
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl
'Cause you take me to the places
That alone I'd never find
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crashing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
"Finn, I didn't know you could sing.", said a surprised Mr. Schue. Mr. Schue had forgotten to give Finn the papers, so he came back to hear Finn singing. Finn got up quickly knocking over the chair in the process.
Finn picked up the chair and smiled weakly at Mr. Schue. "Yeah, I guess I can sing."
"You know what, I may no another way to raise your grade.", said Mr. Schue. Finn wondered what he meant. "Glee Club."
Rachel sighed. Mr. Schue had gotten Rachel to come to the auditorium to have a emergency glee club meeting. Rachel watched as all the other members came up onto the auditorium stage. Rachel then saw Mr. Schue, behind him was the Finn Hudson, the football player she had met earlier. "Ok, guys, this is the newest member of the New Directions, Finn Hudson."
"Wait a minute you expect us to believe that the quarterback joined the glee club?", said Mercedes.
" Well, he did join, right Finn?", said Mr. Schue. Finn nodded his head then looked around making sure there wasn't any other students watching. His eyes then settled on Rachel. Finn had accidently knocked her over earlier. Rachel smiled at him and Finn smiled back. "Ok, Everybody take a paper, Finn, Rachel, why don't you too take the lead on this song."
"Oh hell no! I'm not letting these two take the leads.", said Mercedes.
"Mercedes, this is one song.", said Mr. Schue. Mercedes rolled her eyes then took the paper. When everyone was ready the music started playing.
Rachel:
If I should die before I wake
It's cause you took my breath away
Losing you is like livin in a world with no air (ooh)
Finn:
I'm here alone didn't wanna leave
My heart won't move it's incomplete
Wish there was a way that I could make you understand
Rachel:
But how do you expect me
To live alone with just me
Cause my world revolves around you it's so hard for me to breathe
Finn and Rachel:
Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air
Can't live can't breathe with no air
It's how I feel when I know you ain't there
It's no air no air
Let me out here in the water so deep
Tell me how you gonna be without me
If you ain't here I just can't breathe
It's no air no air
New Directions: (Rachel and Finn)
No air air (No)
No air air (No)
No air air (No)
No air air
Finn:
I walked I ran I jumped I flew
Right off the ground to float to you
There's no gravity to hold me down for real
Rachel:
But somehow I'm still alive inside
You took my breath but I survived
I don't know how but I don't even care
Rachel and Finn:
So how (how) do you expect me (me)
To live alone with just me (ooho)
Cause my world revolves around you it's so hard for me to breathe
New Directions (Finn and Rachel:
Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air
Can't live can't breathe with no air
It's how I feel when I know you ain't there
There's no air no air
Got me out here in the water so deep (so deep)
Tell me how you gone be without me (me yeah)
If you ain't here I just can't breathe (breathe no, no air)
There's no air no air (No)
No air air (No)
No air air (No)
No air air (No)
No No
No No No air
No no no air
No no no air
No air no air
No no no no... Air
(No)
Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with no air
Can't live can't breathe with no air
It's how I feel whenever you ain't there
It's no air no air
Got me out here in the water so deep (so deep)
Tell me how you gone be without me (me yeah)
If you ain't here I just can't breathe (breathe no air)
No air no air (No)
No air air (No)
Baby No air air (No)
No air air (No, Hard for me to breathe)
Ahh
Tell me how I'm supposed to breathe with (no air)
Can't live can't breathe with no air
It's how I feel whenever you ain't there
It's (not fair) no air no air
Rachel:
Got me out here in the water so deep
Finn:
Tell me how you gonna be without me
Rachel:
If you ain't here I just can't breathe
Finn and Rachel:
It's No air air (No)
No air air
No air air
No air, No air
"Yes, now that's what we're talking about!", said Mr. Schue. Finn looked at Rachel who blushed. Oh my gosh, Rachel was blushing. Rachel had a crush on Finn, Rachel thought. Rachel looked at Finn who smiled. Everyone started cheering and smiling.
"Schuster! Come into my office.", said an angry Sue Sylvester. Mr. Schue walked into her office and sat down. "I'm ok with you having your little glee club, but I heard that you got Finn Hudson, the quarterback to join. Is that correct?", asked Sue.
"Yes, that is correct.", said Mr. Schue.
"That is not right!", said Sue. Mr. Schue wondered what she meant. "You see William, jocks and cheerleaders are in the penthouse of the social hotel, your glee club is in the sub basement. You should have left all in all alone. I heard he didn't even audition." Sue said seriously.
"Finn is an amazing singer, and my glee club is starting to sound amazing.", said Mr. Schue. Sue rolled her eyes. "Why does it matter? What do you think, that my glee club is going to leave the cheerios in the dust? Cause we might just. And I this glee club will keep going on and Finn will stay in the club and mark my words by the end of the year at least one of your cheerios will join the club.", said Mr. Schue who was now angry at Sue for saying that about his glee club students.
"Look, Schuster, let your glee kids have their lame little club, but don't think or let them think that any of them is special, they are the people who will stay in small Lima Ohio as Lima losers for the rest of their lives. And I'd die before I let your glee club succeed.", said Sue. "Low leave, your stupid hair and butt chin is distracting me." Mr. Schue then stood up angrily and left. Sue just watched as he left and then suck on her protein shake.
What if Sue was right? Did his glee club really have what it takes?
"Finn! Whats this news about you actually joining glee club?", said Puck as he walked up alongside Finn.
"I'm failing a class, Puck, Mr. Schue said I could make it up by joining his glee club.", said Finn afraid of what Puck was going to say next.
"Dude, that's completely lame! You do know you can't be in the glee club and the football team! Did you hit your head or something?", said Puck. When Finn said nothing in response Puck sighed. "Look, over there, is one of your fellow glee club members." Finn looked to where Puck gestured and standing there by his new car was Kurt. "Look, Sam, Mike, and I are going to go give him and his car a new paint job. You in or out?"
Before Finn could answer Sam and Mike walked over to them and then they started walking towards Kurt with Puck right behind them. They had balloons full of paint at the ready.
"Hey, Lady Hummel! I heard you needed a new paint job.", said Sam as they started throwing the balloons. Some hit Kurt while others hit Kurt's car.
Finn dropped his bag and ran over and stepped in front of Kurt and got hit with a paint balloon. "Stop!", Finn yelled.
"What the hell Hudson, what are you doing?", said Puck clearly annoyed. "If you don't move we will hit you too." Finn didn't move. "So what now? Are you going to quit football?" Puck now sounded angry.
"No, you guys need me and so do they. Don't you get it we're all Lima Losers!", said Finn. "Come one Kurt, can you give me a ride home?" Kurt nodded as they got in Kurt's car. They drove away leaving Puck, Sam, and Mike in the dust.
"Thanks.", said Kurt quietly. Finn smiled at him.
"No problem, I'm sorry for all the things that I've done with the football team, like nail all your outdoor furniture to the roof and throwing eggs at you. But, you should start standing up for yourself. You're a great singer, and an even better person.", said Finn.
"It's ok, I guess I do need to keep believing in myself more.", said Kurt.
"Yeah, don't stop believing in yourself." Finn chuckled, so did Kurt. "Wait a minute, I think I found a new song for us to sing!"
"Come on guys this will work!", said Finn. "We can't stop now we've been practicing for hours!" Finn was talking to the new directions who were in the auditorium practicing.
"Finn, lets just take a break! I mean who even elected you king, because I sure didn't!", said Mercedes. "I'm sorry its just really hot in here. How about we take it from the beginning to the end at least."
"That sounds excellent!", said Rachel who was eager to perform. Finn had given her a big part in this song so she was happy.
New Directions: Da, da, da, da... (Repeated until end of the song)
Finn: Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Rachel: Just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Finn: A singer in a smoky room
Rachel: A smell of wine and cheap perfume
Both: For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night
Rachel: Workin' hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Both: Payin' anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
Mercedes: Some will win, some will lose
Kurt: Some are born to sing the blues
Tina: And oh, the movie never ends
Artie: It goes on and on and on and on
Finn and Rachel:
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, livin' just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night
New Directions: Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight people
Don't stop!
When it was over everyone was laughing and having fun. "That was amazing!", said Mr. Schue who had heard it all. "That was a nine let's make it a ten." Rachel had a quick thought on that they should put a collar on Mr. Schue, how many times had he just randomly appeared? Rachel shrugged it off.
Mr. Schue was now certain this glee club was destined for greatness.
Sue was watching as well up in the loff with cheerleader Quinn Fabray. This was not over. William Schuster had just started war with one Sue Sylvester.
Puck had also watched. Yeah, they were pretty good, Finn was really gone and there was going to be no pulling him out of that dorky club. Puck wondered what would happen to the long friendship they had built up.
"Hiram?", said Rachel after she got home from glee practice.
"Yes, Rachel dear?", said Hiram who just came from the kitchen.
"If I'm going to stay here, can I repaint my room, and I'll need to be going shopping for furniture and glitter and anything to make that room fancier.", said Rachel.
Hiram smiled. "Of course, finally you asked." Rachel smiled and went to her new room and started on designs. Yes, Rachel may like it here. Rachel started to sing.
When I think of home
I think of a place where there's love overflowing
I wish I was home
I wish I was back there
With the things I've been knowing
Wind that makes the tall grass bend into leaning
Suddenly the raindrops that fall have a meaning
Sprinklin' the scene, makes it all clean
Maybe there's a chance for me to go back
Now that I have some direction
It sure would be nice to be back home
Where there's love and affection
And just maybe I can convince time to slow up
Giving me enough time in my life to grow up
Time be my friend, let me start again
Suddenly my world has gone and changed its face
But I still know where I'm going
I have had my mind spun around in space
Yet I've watched it glowing
If you're listening God
Please don't make it hard to know
If we should believe in the things that we see
Tell us, should we try and stay
Or should we run away?
Or would it be better just to let things be?
Living here, in this brand new world
Might be a fantasy, oh...
But it taught me to love
So it's real, real, real to me
And I've learned
That we must look, look inside our hearts
To find a world full of love
Like yours, like mine
Like home... Home.
Rachel found the picture of her and her mom and posted it up on her wall. Rachel had found her home, for at least now.
I applauded you if you made it through that. I hope you enjoyed. I know it was really long. If you think I need to make it shorter please tell me. Please review and give me your opinions.
