"The winner of our new MVP tradition, through a unanimous vote by you guys, is Brooke!" Mr. Schue announced.
She had a medley of feelings flowing through her as she walked up to receive her trophy and give her thank-you speech.
"Thank you so much everybody! I've only been here for a couple short months, but they've been absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for the solo and for this award. You've made 'the new girl' feel at home here, so thank you all so very much," Brooke said, almost in tears the whole time, before she walked back to her seat.
"You definitely have earned it all Brooke, I'm glad you feel so welcome here," Mr. Schue stated, "and congratulations on our 1st place win everybody!"
The whole room was filled with cheering.
"All right, all right. Now, we have plenty of time before Regionals still, and because you guys did so well at Sectionals, we're going to do something a little special this week. We're going to have a free week, where you all can perform any song that you would like, and, at the end of the week, we're going to have a… pizza party! To celebrate our win!" Mr. Schue announced.
The room once again filled with cheers from all of the Glee club members.
"Thank you Mr. Schue!" the simultaneous reply came.
"You guys are welcome, you've all earned it"
Rachel couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. I mean, she was happy for Brooke and all, but she wanted to be the MVP again. She needed to be, because she just has to follow her dreams. They have to come true, because she couldn't end up like her mother.
She didn't want to hurt Brooke, though. Not because she particularly liked her, but because she was the new girl, she had an amazing voice, and they needed her. They all ready lost Sunshine because of her, and she couldn't let something like that happen again.
She decided that instead of pushing her away, she was going to try being friends with her. It seemed like the most logical thing to do, anyway.
After Glee club, she approached Brooke at her locker.
"Hey," Rachel said.
"Oh hey…Rachel, right?" Brooke replied.
"Yeah, and your name is Brooke, right?"
"Yep.
"I know this is kind of sudden and random and all, because we don't really know each other, but would you maybe… want to be friends?"
"Well, sure Rachel. I'd love to be friends!"
"Okay great! Here's my phone number, call or text me sometime, all right?"
"Will do."
"Okay, well I have to get home so I'll see you," Rachel finished before walking off.
"That was strange…" Brooke mumbled.
"Hey," Sam's voice came from the other side of Christopher's open locker door.
"Hey," Christopher replied with a smile and a kiss.
"So I was thinking about the other night when you introduced me to your mom…"
"Yeah, and?"
"And I wanna do the same thing…with you."
"Are you sure Sam? I mean, I don't want it to cause any problems between you and your parents or anything."
"I've been thinking about it and…I don't really think it will. You know, as long as we aren't making out right in front of them or something."
"All right, if you're sure," Christopher replied, laughing a little.
"I am," Sam finished, smiling.
Brittany walks up to Santana in the chorus room.
"Hey," she begins.
"Hey Brit," Santana replies.
"So do you remember what I said to you after Nationals last year? About how you're my best friend so anything is possible?"
"Yeah?"
"Well, I want you to be more than just my best friend Santana, and my song this week is for you," she says as she walks over to perform her song.
What is she doing? Santana thought, a little worried but trying hard not to show it.
It's been said and done
Every beautiful thought's been all ready sung
And I guess right now here's another one
So your melody will play on and on
With the best of 'em
You are beautiful
Like a dream come alive, incredible
A sinful miracle, lyrical
You saved my life again
And I want you to know baby
I-I love you like a love song baby
I-I love you like a love song baby
I-I love you like a love song baby
And I keep hittin' repeat-peat-peat-peat-peat
I-I love you like a love song baby
I-I love you like a love song baby
I-I love you like a love song baby
And I keep hittin' repeat-peat-peat-peat-peat
"Excellent job Brittany!" Mr. Schue exclaimed.
"Thanks Mr. Schue, I was singing it to Santana, actually," she replied as she walked back to her seat.
The other kids began exchanging looks and whispering to one another.
"Can you believe Brittany did that?" Christopher asked Sam as they walked down the halls.
"Well, it doesn't really seem like her, but yeah, I can," Sam replied.
"Yeah, I get what you're thinking. It's like you with me, but them."
"Exactly, except everybody could sort of tell something was going on between them, and we all know Santana is a lesbian now."
"True. Still, I wonder how Santana will react. Hopefully somewhat like I did!" Christopher said with a smile, "Oh, and when are we breaking the news to your parents?"
"Well, right now actually. They're gonna be home tonight, and we may as well just get it over with, right?"
"How could you do that?" Santana asked Brittany after the chorus room cleared out.
"Wait, are you mad?" Brittany asked in reply, "All I did was sing to you. That doesn't mean we're dating…at least I don't think it does."
"I'm not talking about the singing to me. How could you wait until now to do that?" She replied, smiling.
"Well, I don't know. But what did you think about my song?"
"I think… that you should've sang it to me a long time ago."
"So…wait I'm confused, are we going out or not?"
"Yeah. I think I'm finally ready."
"Okay good," Brittany finished, relieved and smiling.
"Are you ready for this?" Christopher asked.
"As ready as I'll ever be," Sam replied.
"All right, I'm opening the door now."
"Okay."
"Okay, here I go."
"Okay."
"I'm turning the doorknob…"
"All right…"
"I'm pushing the door open…"
"Just open it all ready!"
"Okay, okay. Calm down Sammy, I'm just messin' with you" Christopher said, trying very hard not to laugh.
Christopher finally opens the door to Sam's family's tiny apartment. Sam's brother and sister are sitting on one bed, watching tv, and his parents are sitting on the other one, looking through some papers.
"Hey boys, how was school today?" Mr. Evans asked.
"It was pretty good Dad. Aced a couple of tests." Sam replied.
"That's great Sam! Seems like somebody's been a good influence on you this year."
"Thanks Mr. Evans," Christopher said.
"No, thank you Christopher. You and the rest of that Glee club have really helped Sam through everything that's happened to our family. That means more to us than you know," Mr. Evans replied.
"It's no problem Mr. Evans, Sam is a really cool guy. We're happy to help him out. We're like a family, the Glee club."
"Well, Mrs. Evans and I certainly consider you part of our family Christopher."
"I'm glad you feel that way dad, because there's something that we have to tell you guys," Sam announced.
"What is it Sam?" Mrs. Evans asked.
"Christopher and I…we're dating," Sam replied.
Silence.
"We've only been dating for a short time, we were just best friends at first. Then, I realized I love him. I know it's probably weird for you guys and all…" Sam began explaining.
"Sam…Sam honey, stop for a minute," Mrs. Evans interrupted.
"Yeah, Mom?"
"It is a little weird for us son, but we're not mad at you or anything. We're your parents, Sam. We love you no matter what, and if you're happy, we're happy. If you and Christopher…love each other, then we would be terrible parents to try and stop that," Mr. Evans stated.
"Thanks Mom, thanks Dad," Sam replied.
"Well, what are you too doing still standing there? Come, sit down, make yourselves at home! After all, our home is your home Christopher," Mrs. Evans said.
"Thanks Mrs. Evans," Christopher replied with a smile.
Ring. It was Christopher.
"Hey Christo," Brooke answered.
"Guess what Brookey!" Christopher exclaimed.
"Sam proposed?"
"No, silly!"
Brooke laughed, "I was kidding."
"We told Sam's parents about us, and they were totally cool about it!"
"Really? That's great Christo!"
"I know right? So, how are things with Kurt?"
"Well, he's been kind of distant ever since I kissed him. That kind of tends to scare people a little bit, especially if you're a girl and you kiss a gay guy. But we're still talking sometimes and stuff, so I guess it's not so bad."
"But you still love him, don't you?"
"Yeah…"
"I'm really sorry Brookey. You okay?"
"Yeah, I'll be all right."
"Well, I'm always here for you if you need it. You know that."
"I know. And thanks Christo, you've always been such a good friend to me."
"No problem. Well, hey, I gotta go. I'll see you tomorrow!"
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
Click.
Why did he have to bring up Kurt? She hated thinking about Kurt, because she would always get so depressed. Like right now.
Well, she could always call Rachel. Rachel, what was up with her today? She seemed like she wanted something besides just to be friends. What could she possibly be up to? Well, there's one way to find out.