Made in Lima

Chapt 1

Wills POV

So here I am, about to attend a 10 year reunion for the Glee kids. I'm exited to see what they've all made of themselves, and I hope that they've all achieved their dreams and are happy. I can't help but think back to the last day that I saw them all, graduation. If I'm honest I was slightly worried that a few of them wouldn't graduate. Brittany and Finn particularly, neither of them were the brightest crayon in the box. Of all of the classes that I've taught, I've never felt as close as I did to these guys. I guess because I've watched, and I hope helped them though so many tough times, as well as seeing them blossom and become amazing young adults.

I remember graduation like it was yesterday. They were all so happy, and proud. At the time Finn and Rachel were in a relationship; by this point they'd been together for about a year, after their kiss at nationals, it was no surprise that they would get back together. Rachel couldn't stop talking about how happy she was that they were able to graduate together. For the whole day I think Finn barely let go of her hand. We all know that she had hoped of becoming a Broadway star, and I am confident that she will have made it.

Quinn, Santana and Brittany had become much closer during that last year. I know that they were always good friends, but seemed to have drifted apart after the whole baby gate ordeal. They stuck together throughout the day, laughing and giggling to each other. They were planning what they would do with their lives, and how they were all eager to get out of Lima. Quinn hadn't really any idea what she wanted to do as a career; she just knew that she didn't want to stick around, especially now that she was no longer with Finn. I had noticed that her relationship with Rachel changed a lot over the last year at school, they had become almost friends. I think Quinn admired Rachel, she often seemed to be looking in her direction. And during graduation she congratulated Rachel several times, even bringing her into a close hug on one occasion.

Brittany and Santana had begun dating during the last year. We were never entirely sure how serious the relationship was; Santana remained her typical self and never really spoke about it, even though she had eventually told the glee club about her sexuality. Brittany was just typical Brittany, she often spoke about dolphins being gay sharks, and the majority of the time we didn't understand what she was trying to say. For this pair graduation seemed especially important. Santana constantly praised Brittany for her achievement, after all nobody except for Santana really had anticipated Brittany graduating. In fact I'm fairly sure it was due to Santana teaching her; mostly Brittany stared blankly at people, and never seemed to listen in class. I know that Santana was desperate to move out of Lima, I believe she wanted to become a lawyer, and I'm sure that she could have achieved this dream. I expect Brittany will have followed Santana wherever she went, probably dancing somehow to make money; Santana will have remained her protector, I'm sure of it. Even if they're not still in a relationship, they would always be friends; nothing could tear this pair apart.

Puck graduated with flying colours. He told me that thanks to glee, he now knew that he wanted to continue playing music, and hoped that he would somehow, find a career in it. I was so touched when he thanked me for being a good role model; he said that he hoped that he can make a difference to people just like I have. I wonder if his dreams come true. I know that he often wondered about his little girl, he did on occasion mention her to me; on her birthday for example. It would be lovely if he turned up today with his own children, a proud father.

Blaine moved to Mckinley to be with Kurt. The bullying stopped in the final year, and they were able to graduate together, and be proud of one another. I don't know what they wanted to do after graduation, I do have a suspicion that they will always be together.

Mike and Tina had broken up before graduation. However, everyone could tell that they missed each other and it wouldn't be long before they were back together. By the time the day came for graduation I saw them together again, hand in hand, with huge smiles upon their faces and they talked together about their dreams for the future.

Mercedes had told me that she didn't want to give up singing, and thought that she would like to travel. At the time she was dating Sam, who didn't have many plans for the future. Artie was another one of the kids without many plans for the future, he told me that for now he was just happy to be graduating with his friends. Lauren left glee club for a while, but I guess she missed us, because by the time it came round to graduation, she was back and louder than ever, taking part more often.

I had heard a lot of rumours about Dave Karofsky; apparently he was gay and struggling, though nothing ever came of this. He joined glee club for a short while, after he had apologised to Kurt and the other glee kids had eventually forgiven and learnt to trust him. He quit however after just a few weeks, because he was being tormented by his fellow jocks. I'm not entirely sure if he will turn up to the reunion today, although I hope he does, it would be nice to see what has become of him.

As for us teachers, I was so happy to see the kids graduate, it was one of the proudest days of my life. Emma had gotten a lot closer to the kids, through helping out from time to time with glee. She was supporting a beautiful smile when each of the kids said goodbye to her. I'm glad to say that Holly decided to become a more permanent member of staff. She helped me with many of the glee lessons in fact, the kids loved her. I think she was at her most sensible the day of graduation, every word she spoke seemed to be complete honesty and filled with sincerity.

So here I am, waiting for them to turn up, my glee kids, who now will be all grown up. I don't even know if I'll recognise them all. I'm so excited to see them, but it's odd because I'm also slightly nervous. I just hope that I see lots of happy faces, people who have become proud of who they are and what they've accomplished. Proud to have been made in Lima.