Author's Note: Shelby never adopted Beth, Emma and Will aren't dating, and Shelby works at Mckinley! Enjoy!
Shelby was at her desk when she heard a knock on the door, she looked up from the papers she was grading to see Will standing in her doorway," Hey Will, what's up?" she asked.
"We need to come up with a set list for sectionals," Will said.
Shelby nodded," Yeah, I know," she answered, shaking her head," I've just been swamped lately," she said.
Will nodded," Are you free tonight? You can come over and we can get a pizza and work on the set list," Will suggested.
Shelby nodded," Alright, that sounds good," she said, smiling at him.
He smiled," Alright, i'll see you later," he said, turning and walking out of the room. Shelby smiled to herself as she returned to her papers. She finished grading her papers just as the last bell rang. She began packing her stuff up as Rachel walked in the room.
"Hey mom," she said casually as she walked in.
"Hey sweetie, how was your day?" Shelby asked, putting the last folder of sheet music into her back and slinging it over her shoulder.
"Good, but i'm definitely ready to go home," Rachel admitted as Shelby grabbed her cellphone and car keys.
"Well, it's a good thing that's where we're headed," Shelby said, smiling at her daughter as they walked out of her office. They walked down the hall together, out the front doors, to her Range Rover in comfortable silence. Once they got in and buckled up Shelby started the car," I'm heading over to Will's house tonight to work on the set list for Sectionals," she said.
Rachel smiled mischeviously," Oh really?" she asked.
Shelby glanced at her," What?" she asked.
"Did he invite you over?" Rachel asked.
Shelby nodded," Yeah," she answered," Why?" she asked.
"Oh, I don't know, just because he has the biggest crush on you," Rachel said, grinning.
"What are you talking about? We're just coworkers," Shelby insisted.
"Maybe, but he wants more," Rachel said.
"Rach, are you doing drugs? Do we need to have a talk?" Shelby asked.
Rachel chuckled," No and no, and you'll see tonight when you go over. He has a major crush on you," she said.
Shelby blushed," You really need to stop saying that, because it's not true," she said.
Rachel smiled, seeing the blush creep onto her mother's cheeks," You like him too, don't you?" she asked.
Shelby shook her head as she parked the car in her driveway," Absolutely not. We are coworkers, and that is all, now come on," she said, getting out of the car. Rachel silently followed her into the house and Shelby immediately headed into her room. She closed the door behind her and headed to her closet, changing into a pair of dark wash jeans and a dark purple shirt with a grey camisole underneath. She fixed her make up quickly before heading downstairs. She slipped on her grey high heels as Rachel walked into the room.
Rachel smirked," You look awfully nice for just going over to work on a set list," she said.
Shelby ignored her daughter's comment," There's money for dinner on the counter. I should be back by 9," she said, picking up her bag full of sheet music and her cell phone, slipping it into her back pocket.
Rachel smiled," Ok momma," she said, kissing her cheek softly," Have a good time," she said.
Shelby smiled and gave her a hug before grabbing her keys and heading for the door," Call me if you need anything," she said, closing the door behind her. Shelby drove quickly to Will's house, following the directions that he had texted her. She found his house and parked quickly, grabbing her bag as she hopped out of the car. She walked up to the door and knocked twice.
Will quickly answered, smiling," Hey, Shelby. You look great!" he said, as he stepped aside, letting her into the house.
Shelby blushed," Thankyou," she said, stepping inside and slipping her shoes off. Will chuckled," What?" she asked.
"I forgot how short you are without your heels on," Will said.
Shelby smiled," So, where do you want to work?" she asked, looking around the dark living room. The only light was from a small lamp in the corner.
"Well, I was thinking we could eat first. You can leave your bag in here, we'll eat in the dining room," he said. Shelby nodded and put her bag down on the couch, following Will into the equally dim lit dining room. There was a few candles in the middle of the dining room and two plates of chinese food set out with glasses of wine. "Sorry if you don't like chinese," he said apoligetically.
Shelby smiled as she took her seat across from him," It's fine. I love chinese," she said, taking a sip of wine. They ate dinner, having casual conversation, mostly about glee club. They were in the middle of talking about how far they thought they had come in the last few years when Shelby felt Will's foot touching hers. She looked up, but he didn't seem to be paying any attention. "Are you playing footsie with me?' she asked, amused.
Will blushed,"Was it that obvious?" he asked, surprising Shelby with his answer.
"What?" Shelby asked.
"I was kind of hoping you wouldn't notice," Will admitted, looking down at his plate of food.
"So you were playing footsie with me?" Shelby asked.
Will smiled," Well,l attempting to. I'm a little out of practice with the whole 'flirting' thing," he said.
Shelby gave him a small smile," So you're attempting to flirt with me?" she asked, arching an eyebrow.
"Shelby, I thought we already covered this. Yes," Will answered, a smiled playing on his lips.
"Why?" Shelby asked.
"Well, I thought by now I have made it clear that I like you," Will answered.
Shelby couldn't help the smile that came to her face, lighting up her eyes," Really?" she asked, still in a little bit of shock.
Will nodded," Yes, really Shelby. I have for quite a while now," he admitted.
Shelby smiled as he stood up and walked over to her," What are you doing?" she asked. He answered her by leaning down and placing a gentle kiss on her lips. She smiled as he pulled away. "That was highly unprofessional," she said teasingly.
Will looked around," Well, I don't see anyone who cares," he said, smiling and leaning in to give her another kiss.