Hello! The sequel is finally here :D I'm really excited about this, I hope you'll like it :3 The songs I used were Right Round by Flo Rida and Lithium by Evanescence. Enjoy!
"Hurry up, we're gonna be late!"
"I'm almost done!"
Barbra huffed. Elizabeth always took so long to get ready for school…
"I'm ready" Elizabeth said, opening the door and emerging from her bedroom "How do I look?"
"Stunning" Barbra said smiling.
"Why, thank you"
The girls went downstairs. Kurt and Blaine were in the kitchen drinking coffee, as usual. They greeted the girls while they poured coffee in their own cups.
"Lizzie, is that my Dalton tie?" Blaine asked.
"Yeah" his daughter said, smiling.
"Looks good on you" Kurt said.
"Where did you get it from?" Blaine asked.
"Your closet"
Elizabeth and Barbra placed their empty mugs in the sink. They said goodbye to Kurt and Blaine and headed to the front door.
"Ready for the first day of school?" Barbra asked cheerfully.
"I just hope that the slushie machine exploded during summer…"
"Stupid slushie machine that didn't explode during summer…"
Elizabeth helped Barbra to wipe away the last remains of colored ice from her face.
"Where did you learn to duck things like that?" Barbra asked "I mean, that slushie didn't even touch you!"
"I can't let them ruin this outfit" Elizabeth said, shrugging, and Barbra rolled her eyes.
The girls left the bathroom and bumped into someone.
"Hey" Elizabeth said, smiling.
"Hi, Lizzie" Sam said, leaning forward to kiss her girlfriend.
"Hi, Sam"
"Hi, Barbra" Sam looked at her and raised her eyebrows, surprised "Did you get slushied already?"
"Unfortunately, yes"
"Me too" Lucy said, walking towards them with David, who apparently had been slushied too.
"Great way to start the school year!" David said sarcastically.
"Blueberry?" Elizabeth asked, seeing the purple stains on her friends' shirts.
"Blueberry" Lucy said.
"That's the worst one" Sam said, wincing.
"Well, we have to clean ourselves up" David said "See you at Glee Club"
"See you" the girls said, as David and Lucy stepped into the bathroom.
Hannah watched Anna from the distance, leaning on the wall. She was talking with James excitedly, like she hadn't seen him the day before. Anna kissed James and joined her sister. The twins started to walk together to their first class.
"Oh, James, love of my life, I missed you so much!" Hannah said, mocking her sister "This few hours without you had been nothing more than agony for me!"
"Oh, shut up" Anna said, although she wasn't really mad "You're just jealous because I'm prettier than you"
"What are you talking about? I'm the pretty one and you're the ugly one. Everyone knows that!"
The twins shared a look and burst out laughing.
"Have you seen Spencer?" Steven asked, looking around.
"No, I haven't seen him" James answered "Why?"
"I think it's weird that he's not here, that's it" Steven said, shrugging.
"Everybody, sit down, the class is about to start!" Alma said, stepping into the classroom.
As everyone did as Alma said, James leaned forward to whisper something to Steven, who was sitting in front of him.
"Actually, it's been a while since I don't talk with Spence. The last time I saw him was when Lizzie invited us to that pool party at her house"
"You're right" Steven said "What could have happened to him?"
"I don't know..."
"James, Steven" Alma said, glaring at them "Silence, s'il vous plaît"
"Sorry" the boys said.
Alma raised her eyebrows.
"I mean, pardon" they corrected themselves.
The teacher smiled and turned around to keep writing in the board.
"He told me that he was having some issues with his dad" Steven whispered to his friend.
"But that was long ago. And his dad hasn't come back…"
"James, Steven" Alma scolded them.
"Pardon, professeur" James said.
"He may have returned" Steven kept saying "You know he has problems with alcohol and…"
Alma turned around and looked at them, frowning.
"Ferme la bouche!" she exclaimed.
"What?" Steven asked.
"That means shut up" James exclaimed.
"Exactly" Alma said, annoyed.
James and Steven apologized again and shared a look. They would continue their conversation later.
"Hi"
Spencer turned around, startled. Kevin was smiling at him from the dumpster.
"Dude, what the hell are you doing in there?" Spencer asked.
"Some jocks threw me in here" the other boy said, cleaning his glasses "Can you help me out?"
"Sure"
Spencer helped Kevin to get out of the dumpster. He dusted his clothes and fixed his curly hair a little.
"Why did you arrive so late?" Kevin asked as they got inside the school.
"I fell asleep" Spencer explained "I got like a thousand texts from James and Steven. They thought I have died or something"
The boys laughed, walking to the choir room. Glee Club was their next class.
"Okay, guys, sit down!" Alma said once everyone was inside the choir room "How were your vacations?"
The kids started to talk excitedly at the same time, telling each other about their vacations and what they did.
"Wow!" Alma said "One at a time!"
"How were your vacations, Miss Schue?" Lucy asked.
"They were nice" the teacher said.
"Miss Schue, is that an engagement ring?" Barbra asked.
All the kids widened their eyes and looked at Alma's hand.
"What? No, no, no!" Alma said hastily. "It's just a normal ring!"
"We thought that Coach Wilson had proposed" Steven said.
Alma blushed. She hadn't told the kids about her and Brad. How did they know?
"Mrs. Pillsbury told us" Elizabeth explained, like she could read Alma's mind.
Alma sighed, and made a mental note to talk with her mother.
"Anyway" the teacher said "I have big news for you" she looked at them and seemed to notice something "Where's Jonathan?"
The kids looked around. Jonathan wasn't there. Barbra frowned. That was weird, Jonathan never missed school… Was it her fault? What if Jonathan had transferred back to Carmel High because he didn't want to see her?
"Maybe he's sick" Elizabeth said.
"Okay, we'll tell him later" Alma said, and then she smiled broadly "Nationals this year are in New York"
The kids smiled and started to talk excitedly. Alma smiled. She knew they would like the news.
"But" she said "If we want to go to Nationals, we have to win Sectionals and Regionals first. And for that, I think that we should recruit new members"
They nodded in agreement, and Alma kept talking.
"There are a lot of new students this year, so I guess that some of them would like to join the Glee Club. We will perform in front of everyone so they can see us. What do you think?"
"I think it's a great idea" Elizabeth said, and her friends nodded.
"Great. Let's start to practice, then!" Alma said.
The backyard of the school was full of students. The boys of the Glee Club appeared, wearing black t-shirts and black jeans. Spencer left the boom box he was carrying on the floor and pressed the play button. The music started, and the boys began to sing, walking among the tables.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
The girls appeared from the opposite side of the backyard, wearing the same black t-shirts and shorts. They sang and danced at the same time.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
Kevin took the lead as the rest danced and jumped among the students.
Hey, walk out my house with my swagger
Hop in that with dough, I got places to go!
People to see, time is precious
I looked at my cotty, are ya outta control
The kids looked around. No one seemed to be paying attention, but they kept performing anyway.
Just like my mind where I'm going
No women, no shawties, no nothin but clothes
No stoppin now, my Pirellis on role
I like my jewelry, that's always on whoa
David climbed on top of a table and sang, while his partners kept dancing around the place.
I know the storm is comin
my pockets keep tellin me it's gonna shower
Call up my homies it's all
Then pop in the next 'cause this mix'll be ours
He jumped off the table and kept singing, walking next to Kevin.
We keep a fade away shot cuz we ballin
it's platinum patron that be ours
Lil mama, I owe you just like the flowers
Girl you drink with all that goodie power
They all stood in the stairs together, and the boys sang their part.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
Then, the girls sang, smirking and dancing.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
Spencer jumped from the stairs and took the lead.
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin my money around
Ain't nothin more beautiful to be found
It's goin down down.
He sat in a nearby table, and the twins sat on either side of him.
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin my money around
Ain't nothin more beautiful to be found
It's goin down down
Kevin walked in front of them, singing, and the twins stood up and followed him, leaving Spencer alone.
Hey, shawty must know I'm the man
My money love her like a numba one fan
Don't look at my mouth, let her talk to my fans
My Benjamin Frank-a-lins
As Kevin kept singing, Elizabeth looked around. She saw a girl dressed in black who seemed interested, and had a little smile on her lips. Next objective, Elizabeth thought with a smile
A couple of grands, I got rubber bands
My paper planes makin a dance
Get dirty all night, that's part of my plan
We building castles that's made out of sand
David sang next. He put his arms around Sam and Elizabeth, who were standing on either side of him.
She's amazing, the fire blazing
Hotter than Cajun
Girl won't you move a lil closer?
Time to get paid, it's maximum wage
That body belong on a poster
The girls walked away, smiling, and David shrugged and kept singing.
I'm in a daze, that bottom is wavin' at me
Like damn it, I know you
You wanna shoot like a gun out of holster
Tell me whatever and I'll be your roper
The boys sang directly to the girls, who were standing in front of them.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
The girls sang to the boys, walking towards them. They touched their chests and turned around and walked away.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
Spencer jumped forward, singing.
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin my money around
Ain't nothin more beautiful to be found
It's goin down down
The rest of them kept dancing around, but the students still weren't paying any attention to them.
From the top of the pole I watch her go down
She got me throwin my money around
Ain't nothin more beautiful to be found
It's goin down down
The boys walked around the girls, singing while looking at them.
I'm spendin my money, I'm out of control
Somebody help me, she's takin my bank roll.
But I'm king of the club, and I'm wearin the crown
Poppin these bottles, touching these models
Watchin they asses go down down
Everybody sang together, the girls swaying their hips.
Down down, down down
down down, down down
down down, down down
down down, down down
They walked towards the stairs again, while the boys sang.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
The girls reached the bottom step and sat there, singing.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
The boys stood behind them, singing.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
The girls moved their shoulders and hips while they sang, smirking. The boys sat with them.
You spin my head right round, right round
When you go down, when you go down down
When they finished, no one did anything. None of the students clapped, or whistled. They didn't even look at them, like they weren't there. The kids sighed, disappointed.
Elizabeth stepped into the bathroom, sign-up sheets for the Glee Club under her arm. She almost didn't notice that there was another girl in there. Elizabeth recognized her immediately. It was the girl she had seen during the backyard performance.
Elizabeth took a closer look at the girl. She had smooth black hair that fell on her back, reaching her hips. Her bangs almost covered her gray eyes, circled by a thick layer of eyeliner. The girl's skin was really pale, contrasting with her completely black clothes. Elizabeth noticed that, although it was a hot day, the girl was wearing a long-sleeved shirt.
"Oh, hi!" Elizabeth said cheerfully.
"Hi" the girl said shyly. She had a gentle voice and spoke softly.
"I'm Elizabeth, but you can call me Lizzie"
Elizabeth extended her hand, and the other girl shook it.
"I'm Amanda" she said.
"I noticed that you liked our performance earlier"
"It was pretty good" Amanda said, nodding "You sounded great"
"We're holding auditions to recruit new members" Elizabeth said, handing her one of the sheets she had under her arm "In case you want to join"
"Thanks"
Elizabeth nodded and walked towards the wall to place the sign-up sheets in it. She turned around to tell something to Amanda, but the girl was gone. Elizabeth shrugged and left the bathroom too.
"Come on, boys, just a few more laps!" Brad said.
The boys whined and kept running around the field in their football uniforms. The coach looked at them, smiling. He didn't notice Alma standing behind him.
"Hi, Brad"
He jumped, surprised. Brad saw her and smiled.
"Alma, hi!"
"So, do you have any new kids in your team?" Alma asked, looking at the boys running.
"They're auditioning" Brad said, pointing at them "What about you?"
"The auditions for the Glee Club starts in a couple hours. I hope we get new members this year…"
"I'm sure you will"
They shared a loving look, and Alma took Brad's hand.
"Get a room!" Spencer shouted, running past them. The rest of the boys laughed.
"Spencer!" Alma and Brad yelled, blushing furiously.
The boy just laughed and winked at them. Alma rolled her eyes but smiled, looking at the boy fondly. Brad smiled at him too. He put his hands around his mouth and exclaimed:
"Thanks to your friend Spencer, you'll do five more laps!"
The boys complained and glared at Spencer. James even hit him in the arm.
"You're mean!" Alma said, laughing.
Brad laughed too, and they kept watching them.
Elizabeth was pacing the room impatiently, and the rest of the kids sat in the chairs, looking disappointed. Alma looked at her watch and sighed.
"Face it, Lizzie, she's not coming" Barbra said.
"No, she'll come, I'm sure!" Elizabeth said "Maybe she forgot or something…"
"Maybe she realized that we're just a bunch of losers who get a slushie facial every day and decided that it's not a good idea to join us" David said.
Elizabeth wanted to reply something, but maybe David was right. Alma looked at her watch again and sighed.
"Lizzie, we've waited long enough" she said "I'm sorry, but I think that we should start the class"
Elizabeth sighed and sat next to Sam. Why didn't Amanda show up for the auditions? She seemed interested in joining… Maybe David was right after all…
Elizabeth strutted down the hallway as she always did. She spotted Amanda taking some books from her locker and walked towards her.
"Amanda?"
She turned around.
"Oh… hi"
"You didn't show up yesterday for the auditions"
"Oh, yeah" Amanda looked down "Sorry about that"
"Is it because we're the plankton on the high school food chain?" Elizabeth asked.
"No, no!" Amanda rushed to say, shaking her head "It's not like I'm very popular anyway. I'm just the weird new student who dresses in black and doesn't talk to anyone"
"Then why didn't you come for the auditions?"
"Well.. I was nervous. When you performed yesterday, you were amazing" Amanda said sincerely "And I'm not that good. I mean, I can't compare to you"
"Don't be ridiculous!" Elizabeth said "You don't have to be amazing to be part of the Glee Club. Actually, there's no requirement for joining… Except maybe for being cold-tolerant…"
Amanda cocked her head, confused, and Elizabeth laughed.
"Why don't you come today?" she said "We'd be glad to have you as a part of our team"
"Okay" Amanda said, nodding.
"Great!" Elizabeth said, grinning "See you, then"
"See you"
Elizabeth walked away, smiling.
Amanda stood shyly in the middle of the stage. All of the Glee Clubbers (excepting Jonathan, who had missed school again) were there, looking at her. Elizabeth smiled reassuringly at her. Amanda smiled slightly.
"Hi, my name is Amanda Ruiz and I'll be singing Lithium by Evanescence"
Amanda took a sharp breath and began to sing.
Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside.
Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without...
Lithium, I want to stay in love with my sorrow.
Ohhhh, but God, I want to let it go.
They gaped at her. She was incredibly good. Elizabeth couldn't believe it. Amanda had said that "she wasn't that good". Well, Elizabeth thought as the girl kept singing, she couldn't be more wrong.
Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone.
Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show.
Never wanted it to be so cold
Just didn't drink enough to say you love me.
Amanda grabbed the microphone stand and closed her eyes while she sang the next lines.
I can't hold on to me,
Wonder what's wrong with me.
Amanda looked forward while she sang, still grabbing the microphone.
Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside.
Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without...
Lithium, I want to stay in love with my sorrow, Ohhhh…
The kids and Alma couldn't take their eyes from her. That girl was simply amazing.
Don't want to let it lay me down this time.
Drown my will to fly.
Here in the darkness I know myself.
Can't break free until I let it go
Let me go.
Steven was the one that watched her more intently. Their eyes met for a moment before she looked away.
Darling, I forgive you after all,
Anything is better than to be alone.
And in the end I guess I had to fall.
Always find my place among the ashes.
Amanda closed her eyes again, singing her heart out.
I can't hold on to me,
Wonder what's wrong with me.
The girl sang the last verse with her fists clenched around the microphone stand, her beautiful voice filling the room.
Lithium, don't want to lock me up inside.
Lithium, don't want to forget how it feels without...
Lithium, stay in love with you.
Ohhhh, I'm gonna let it go.
The kids and Alma started to clap, amazed. Some of them even stood up from their seats. Amanda smiled shyly.
"Wow!" Alma exclaimed "That was amazing!"
"Thanks"
"Welcome to the Glee Club!"
Amanda smiled broadly, as the kids clapped and cheered again.
"I miss you too" Barbra said, rolling over her bed, with the phone against her ear "Aw, I know"
Elizabeth rolled her eyes and kept doing her homework, sitting on the floor. Sometimes, Barbra and Adam were sickly sweet. Like right now, for example.
"I love you too" Barbra said, smiling "Bye"
She hung up the phone and smiled at it for a moment before she returned to doing her homework.
"You guys are cuter than a kitty hiding in a shoe. And that's really cute" Elizabeth said.
"I miss him…" Barbra said.
"Have you told your parents?" Elizabeth asked "That you and Adam are together?"
Barbra looked at her briefly before she shook her head.
"You know, you'll have to tell them eventually"
"I know, but I want to tell them face to face. And I want to be next to Adam when I do it"
There was a small silence before Barbra talked again.
"But I'm scared… What if they don't approve it?"
"Of course they will approve it!" Elizabeth said "It has the amount of drama that your mom loves. And I'm sure that Adam is the only boy that your dad trusts when it comes to you. Besides, if my parents already knew that you two were in love, probably your parents know too"
"You're right" Barbra said "I'll tell them as soon as I see them"
Elizabeth nodded and they continued with their homework without talking. When they finished their history essay and moved to the math problems, Barbra finally spoke.
"I wonder why Jonathan has been missing school"
"Maybe he's sick, or maybe he's traveling somewhere"
But Barbra still seemed insecure. Elizabeth sighed.
"Barbra, please don't tell me that you think it's your fault" she said.
"What if he transferred back to Carmel?" Barbra said "I think that he doesn't want to see me anymore, so he switched schools…"
"Don't be ridiculous, Barbra. I'm sure that Jonathan is okay. For now, the only thing that you should worry about is telling your parents about you and Adam"
Barbra nodded and they fell silent. But she was still worried about Jonathan. She couldn't shake the feeling that it was her fault that he wasn't attending school. Barbra hoped he was okay…
I'm so happy to continue this story! Please leave a review :D