Quinn Fabray isn't your typical average teenager. She's rude, a cheerleader, and self-demanding, but she can also be the kindest person you'll ever come to meet…but I think that depends on when and how you meet her. I met her on my first day at McKinley High… February 17th. My parents had sent me to live with my uncle, because they didn't want to deal with my problems anymore. That same uncle is the Glee Club moderator, Will Schuester. Now, I know what you're thinking… 'Wow! That's so cool! I wish Mr. Schue was my uncle…!' And…well…yeah, you totally do. He's been great for me and Lilly. He's really helped put me back on the straight path….but my past is another story. Let's start from the beginning. That one, fateful, February 17th, 2010.
"Okay everyone, I'd like to call to attention today's first order of business." Will Schuester called to his students. "We have a new student here to join Glee club, her name is Mackenzie Schuester, and she's a sophomore like all of you."
Rachel Berry raised her hand, and without consent quickly shouted out, "Is she related to you?"
"Yes Rachel, as a matter of fact, she's my niece and she moved to Lima this weekend." He pulled me to his side. "And I would actually really appreciate it if one of you would volunteer to show her around for a few days, you know, make her feel welcome." I swear to god, after he made that suggestion, there wasn't a single noise in the whole room. I felt great. New school, new people to hate me. After about a minute of no one moving, there was one voice from the back that called out, "I'll do it Mr. Schue." That was when I saw her. The most beautiful girl I had ever seen, pregnant belly included. She was flawless. "Thank you Quinn, that will be really helpful and reassuring for me."
"Now that we're through with all the warm and fuzzies, can we discuss regionals? Your niece being here is perfect since Mr. Vocal Adrenaline decided to join and made us an odd number, but we still don't have any substantial ideas for songs or solos." Kurt said from his seat in the front.
"Well actually, I came up with a song for a solo opportunity Kurt. Well actually… it's a duet." Mr. Schue replied. "You guys will have to audition, but the song is 'For Good' from Wicked, and I promise, a guy could have one of the parts, it just truly depends on how you all do in your audition. But, that's all the time we have for this discussion. You guys need to get to class. But Quinn, I want to talk to you and Kenz first."
Already being next to my uncle, I waited patiently for Quinn to make her way over to us. I swear, she was even more beautiful up close, but I kept my cool as she approached. I just met her and it was obvious by the swell in her stomach, she was very straight.
"Quinn, I'd like to personally thank you for volunteering to help Mackenzie. You're really doing me a big favor. I know I won't have to worry about her if she's with you." Uncle Will said to Quinn.
"No problem Mr. Schue, although I will warn you, the rest of the student body might look down on her if she's with me." Quinn replied, looking down at her stomach. Noticing the look of slight panic on my uncle's face, I quickly stepped in.
"If anyone is going to judge me on my being with you, then they aren't worth my time." I said, smiling at her. "Besides, how could anyone care that you're brave enough to carry a baby to term at your age?" Quinn smiled at me.
"You act like this is normal." She said.
"I wouldn't say normal." I replied. "Just…familiar." Quinn stared at me.
"Have you…?" She was interrupted by my uncle.
"Okay guys, enough chit-chat. I don't want you to be late for your first class Kenz. Go, go, go!" He said, ushering us out the door. "I'll see you guys at rehearsal after school!" He continued walking with us all the way to our next class. Part of me was thankful for the chance to think about what had just happened. Did I want myself to be known as the 16 year old girl with a three year old daughter? After seeing what an outcast Quinn seemed to be, I don't think I want that. But that left me with the other problem. How did I hide Lilly from Quinn and the rest of Lima, Ohio?
