Fiona Kapsimalis walked down the hallway of William McKinley, heading straight for the sign-up board. Fiona, most called her Fefe, had been waiting for this day for a long time. The day finally all of her dreams came true. Everything would fall in to place now. She was going to sign-up for the long awaited return of...the Glee Club.
Around five years ago, Principal Figgins stopped funding the Glee Club because, after coming off of a Nationals victory, the Glee Club didn't even win Sectionals. All funding was stopped because Figgins claimed he was not going to fund a club that apparently was no good anymore.
Thank God Mr. Schuester convinced Figgins to let him restart the Glee Club with a new generation of students.
Fefe was the first student to sign her name on the list, much to her disappointment. The sign up sheet was as read:
Glee Club Sign-Up
*Must have at least 5 people
to sign up by September 9
or club will be discontinued
This was really disappointing to Fefe because today was September 7th, which meant she had three days to find at least 4 more people to sign up.
Chace walked proudly down the hall, no cares on what people thought of him. Chace had came out of the closet at the end of last year and told everyone that he was bisexual and was proud of it. He had hardly no friends; in fact, he only had one friend, Fefe. Fefe was Chace's cousin and accepted his sexuality.
Chace, lost in thought, did not even realize that Fefe was calling his name from across the hallway.
"Chace, Chace, Chace!"
Chace walked over to Fefe, apparently being ignored by others, because two people abruptly rammed into his side. He was used to it.
"What's up?" Chace asked.
"Remember when I stood by you when you were coming out and you had no friends?"
"Yeah, where is this going?"
"I need a favor."
"What is it?"
"I need you to audition for Glee Club!"
"Why do you need me to audition?" Chace asked, confused.
"Because there has to be at least five sign ups by September 10th and I am the only one to sign up and I really want to be in-"
Fefe was being cut off by Chace.
"Fefe, I can't even sing!"
"Chace, don't give me that shit! I found that video of you singing on youtube!
Chace curses under his breath.
"Chace, you have an incredible voice! Do this for me, please!" Fefe pleads.
Chace stands in thought. "Alright, I'll do it!"
"Yay! Thank you so so so so so much Chace!" Fefe wraps her arms around him.
They walk down the hallway, Fefe talking of how much fun Glee Club will be...if there is one.
Lydia "Libby" Sykes smoked pot in the bathroom at the end of the hall, when Fefe, the most annoying girl EVER walked in.
"Hey Libby!" she said enthusiastically.
Libby ignored her.
"Libby, I know we don't really..how do you say it?"
"I'm like the pound and your the inconsistent annoying puppy that nobody can ever catch but everyone wants to strangle it to death," Libby said, finishing Fefe's sentence.
"Well, I wasn't going to put it that way but-"
"Whatever, Fefe." Libby made her way out of the bathroom.
"Libby!" Fefe said, catching Libby's attention before she walked out.
"Glee Club is having auditions on September 10th. I know you love singing. Don't act like you don't. Maybe you can come."
"Don't count on it," Libby responded, leaving the bathroom.
Teagan walked to the sign-up board. All she wanted was to be accepted and a club was the first step to that. She scanned the board, spotting Debate Team, Science Club, Quiz Bowl Team, Math Club. None of these fit Teagan's persona. Until she came across Glee Club. The exact club that would let her express herself in all the ways she wanted to! Teagan signed her signature that she would one day be famous for and skipped away.
Avalon sat on a wooden bench, alone. She ate her peanut butter and jelly sandwich, while she read To Kill a Mockingbird for the thousandth time. It was her favorite book. Reading helped Avalon escape from all her troubles. She had no friends, well, she sort of had friends but they didn't really like her. They were "fake friends." No one really cared about her, except her parents and sometimes Avalon doubted they loved her to. Avalon was a loner.
Other than reading, Avalon loved singing. She wanted to be a huge superstar. She pictured herself standing on a huge stage, lights flashing everywhere, thousands of screaming fans, all eyes on her. Of course, this would never happen. Avalon dreamed anyway, while she ate her wrinkly excuse of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Will Schuester walked into the auditorium. The auditorium he had made so many memories in. Hopefully he would have the opportunity to make many more memories with the new generation of students. It was September 10th. Although there were only 4 students signed up to audition, he was going to let them audition anyway. Maybe someone else would walk in and ask to audition as well.
"First up, Fefe Kapsimalis," Will Schuester yelled. Fefe ran up on stage.
"Hello, Mr Schuester! I have heard so many great things about you! For my audition, I will be singing Blown Away by Carrie Underwood!
"The stage is yours."
Fefe closed her eyes and took breaths in and out a few times before the music started.
Dry lightning cracks across the skies
Those storm clouds gather in her eyes
Her daddy was a mean old mister
Mama was an angel in the ground
The weather man called for a twister
She prayed blow it down
There's not enough rain in Oklahoma
To wash the sins out of that house
There's not enough wind in Oklahoma
To rip the nails out of the past
Shatter every window 'til it's all blown away,
Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away
'til there's nothing left standing,
Nothing left of yesterday
Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away,
Blown away
She heard those sirens screaming out
Her daddy laid there passed out on the couch
She locked herself in the cellar
Listened to the screaming of the wind
Some people called it taking shelter
She called it sweet revenge
Shatter every window 'til it's all blown away,
Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away
'til there's nothing left standing,
Nothing left of yesterday
Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away,
Blown away
There's not enough rain in Oklahoma
To wash the sins out of that house
There's not enough wind in Oklahoma
To rip the nails out of the past
Shatter every window 'til it's all blown away
Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away
'til there's nothing left standing,
Nothing left of yesterday
Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away,
Blown away, blown away, blown away, blown away, blown away
Mr. Schuester clapped vigorously. "Wow, Fefe, you have an amazing voice!"
"Thank you so much!" Fefe made her way off of the stage, smiling.
"Next up is Chace Livingston.
Chace walked up onto the stage, while Fefe took a seat in the auditorium to hear her cousin sing.
"Hello, my name is Chace and I will be singing I'm on a Roll by Stefano."
"The stage is yours."
Ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo,
Ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo,
Ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo,
Ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo.
I got a fast pass to the front of the line
And I'm rolling out with some friends of mine
I got the Midas touch wherever I go
It's gold it's gold yeah wherever I go
Out! Let it out tonight
Pour another shot of whatever you like
Can't feel better than this
If I played the lottery I'd probably win
I'm on a roll, I'm hittin' nearly every green light
I'm on a roll, I couldn't lose a hand if I tried
I'm on a roll, my ex wants sex tonight
I'm on a roll [x2] (I must be doing somethin' right)
I'm gonna live tonight like it's the best night of my life
Like it's the best night of my life (I'm on a roll)
Like it's the best night of my life
I'm on a roll [x2]
Life's good, you know I ain't gonna lie
I'm gonna light it up like it's the fourth of July
If I can keep it up I ain't sleeping tonight
'cause up till now it's been a hell of a ride
Out! Let it out tonight
Pour another shot of whatever you like
Can't feel better than this
If I played the lottery I'd probably win
I'm on a roll, I'm hittin nearly every green light
I'm on a roll, I couldn't lose a hand if I tried
I'm on a roll, my ex wants sex tonight
I'm on a roll [x2] (I must be doing somethin' right)
I'm gonna live tonight like it's the best night of my life
Like it's the best night of my life (I'm on a roll)
Like it's the best night of my life
I'm on a roll [x2]
I'm gonna live tonight like...
I'm gonna roll like dice in vegas,
Say "Hi" to the world, I made it
Couldn't do it without the haters,
Accounts in bank, no habla ingles
Ay late night, got a fifth left mix it with that sprite
Ay Stefano, we both livin life
Oh, I'll let it out tonight
Pour another shot of whatever you like
I'm on a roll, I'm hittin nearly every green light
I'm on a roll, I couldn't lose a hand if I tried
I'm on a roll, my ex wants sex tonight
I'm on a roll [x2] (I must be doing somethin' right)
I'm gonna live tonight like it the best night of my life
Like it's the best night of my life
Like it's the best of my life
I'm on a roll [x2]
I'm gonna live tonight like it's the best night of my life
Like it's the best night of my life
Like it's the best night of my life
I'm on a roll [x2]
"Wow, Chase! The tune of your voice is amazing! That was outstanding!"
Chase nods towards Mr. Schuester, while he makes his way off the stage. Fefe runs up to him, giving him a huge hug around the neck.
"You did great!"
Chace and Fefe slide into seats in the auditorium to listen to an audition of a girl named Teagan.
"Hello, my name is Teagan Collins and I will be singing Shark in the Water by V.V. Brown."
"I love this song! The stage is yours!"
Sometimes I get my head in a dizzy
Feeling so lost, ticking you off
Now boy you know me well, said I'm that kind of feeling
That kind of soft, that kind of silly
But when I'm in doubt
I open my mouth
And words come out
Words come out like
Baby there's a shark in the water
There's something underneath my bed
Oh, please believe, I said
Baby there's a shark in the water
I caught them barking at the moon
Better be soon
High in the sky, the song that I'm singing
A sweet little lie, I cry wolf cry
Rabbit out the hat, yes that's what I'm bringing
Tricks up my sleeve for noticing me
Oh yeah, wouldn't cause you any harm
I just want you in my arms
I can't help
I can't help myself
Baby there's a shark in the water
There's something underneath my bed
Oh, please believe, I said
Baby there's a shark in the water
I caught them barking at the moon
Better be soon, better be soon
Right is right, rules are rules
This is what I get for just winding you up
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick
Please don't make too much of it
It ain't that serious
Baby there's a shark in the water
There's something underneath my bed
Oh, please believe, I said
Baby there's a shark in the water
I caught them barking at the moon
You better get here soon
Baby there's a shark in the water
Baby there's a shark in the water
Baby there's a shark in the water
I caught them barking at the moon
Better be soon
"You have an amazing voice! I don't think I have ever heard a voice as unique and pure as yours is! Great job!"
Teagan walks off the stage but doesn't stay to hear the other auditions.
"Next is Libby Sykes."
Fefe's mouth drops in surprise. She couldn't believe that Libby actually came!
Libby walked out onto the stage.
"My name is Libby and I will be singing R.I.P. by Rita Ora."
Before Mr. Schuester can say anything else, the music starts.
R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
Her days are over, baby she's over
I decided to give you all of me
Baby come closer, baby come closer
Libby raps the Tinie Tempah part.
Sexy senorita, I feel your aura
Jump out that new motor
Get in my flying saucer
I'll make you call me daddy
Even though you ain't my daughter
Baby I ain't talking books
When I say that I can take you across the borders
I'm young and free, I'm London G
I'm tongue in cheek
So baby give me some time to drink
Slow and steady for me
Go on like a jezzy for me
And say the words soon as you're ready for me
I'm ready for ya
Hit 'em all, switch it up
Put 'em on, zip it up
Let my perfume, soak into your sweater
Say you'll be here soon, sooner the better
No option for, you saying no
I run this game, just play a role
Follow my lead, what you waiting for?
Thought it over and decided tonight is your night
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
Her days are over, baby she's over
(I-I-I'm ready for ya)
I decided to give you all of me
Baby come closer, baby come closer
(I-I-I'm ready for ya)
Nothing on, I strut around
I do it big, I shut it down
I wonder if you'll be able to handle me
Mental pictures, no cameras please
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
Her days are over, baby she's over
(I-I-I'm ready for ya)
I decided to give you all of me
Baby come closer, baby come closer
(I, I, I'm ready for ya)
Yeah I hear you talking
Don't know who you trying to flatter
Got my mind made up (I, I, I'm ready for ya)
I'm in control, but with you being a man,
You don't seem to understand (I, I, I'm ready for ya)
I, I, I'm ready for ya
I, I, I'm ready for ya
So keep thinking you the man
Cause it's all part of my plan
I, I, I'm ready for ya
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin'
R.I.P. to the girl you used to see
Her days are over...
Mr. Schuester stands up and gives Libby a round of applause. Chace and Fefe do the same.
"I don't think I have ever seen a white girl rap as well as you have,"
Libby tries hard not to smile but does anyway.
Libby walks off of the stage.
As she passes Fefe, Fefe tells her she did a good job.
"Umm, thanks, Fefe."
Libby takes a seat at the back of the auditorium. She couldn't help but love how good it felt to be up on stage singing again.
Will Schuester stood up, considering there were no more auditions.
"Guys, look, you are all amazing, but unfortunately on four of you showed up and we needed five. I really am sorry. I was really looking forward to working with the Glee Club again."
"Wait," a girl sitting in the back stood up. "I'm here to audition."
"Well, that's great! Get up on the stage. Do you have a song prepared?"
"Well, sort of."
The girl made her way up to the stage.
"My name is Avalon Frey and I will be singing Love Me For Me by Cher Lloyd."
No music starts as Avalon starts to sing, a cappella.
The Phone Rings
Don't Wanna Pick It Up
I'm So Scared
I'm Gonna Say Too Much
I Tip Toe Around Your Questions
Why You Gotta Dig So Deep?
Tears Fall
And The Glasses Break
Inside These Walls
The Floor Boards Shake
From Outside
It's Alright
Long As You Looking From Fifty Feet
I Been Trying Trying
Hold My Head Up High
I Been Lying Lying
Keeping It All Inside
Trying Not To Trust You, Yeah
Take Another Leaf, I'm Broke Yeah Yeah?
I'm Done, I Give Up
I Don't Wanna Pretend No More
That's It, So What
I've Lost A Friend Before
Gonna Say It Like It Is
No More Wondering What If
That Ain't The Way You Oughta Live
Cause I Don't Want You To Love Me
If You Don't Wanna Love Me For Me
Cause I Don't Want You To Love Me
If You Don't Wan' Love Me For Me
A Doll House Is All That You Could See
But It's So Far From My Reality
I Got Problems, I Got Issues
Sometimes It's All Too Much For Me
Wrap It Up With A Pretty Little Bow
But There Are Some Things You Can't Sugarcoat
So I Give It To You Anyway
Even Though It Won't Taste So Sweet
I Been Trying Trying
Hold My Head Up High
I Been Lying Lying
Keeping It All Inside
Maybe I Could Trust You, Yeah
Take Another Leaf, I'm Broke Yeah Yeah?
I'm Done, I Give Up
I Don't Wanna Pretend No More
That's It, So What
I've Lost A Friend Before
Gonna Say It Like It Is
No More Wondering What If
That Ain't The Way You Oughta Live
Cause I Don't Want You To Love Me
If You Don't Wanna Love Me For Me
Sick Of All The Fighting
All The Slamming Of The Doors
The Pain, The Parents, Too Deep You Know
Step Back, Step Back
Can You See It Through My Eyes?
I Know, I Know
Maybe A Surprise
Don't Wanna Be Perceived For Something That I'm Not
Just Wanna Be Accepted For The Little That I Got
If You Could See Me Now In My Glass House
Not Ready To Let You In
I'm Done, I Give Up
I Don't Wanna Pretend No More
That's It, So What
I've Lost A Friend Before
Gonna Say It Like It Is
No More Wondering What If
That Ain't The Way You Oughta Live
Cos I Don't Want You To Love Me
If You Don't Wanna Love Me For Me
Cause I Don't Want You To Love Me
If You Don't Wanna Love Me For Me
Cause I Don't Want You To Love Me
If You Don't Wanna Love Me For Me
Everyone claps as a smile grows across Avalon's face.