Dear Diary

Today happened something I never thought it was possible.

It all started this afternoon when I was walking to the Choir Room. I was hurrying because I was discussing The Great Gatsby with my Literature teacher after the class had finished, so I was late to rehearsal. I was running so fast that I didn't notice Jake was standing in the middle of the hallway and I crashed with him. We both fell to the floor and all my books and papers went flying all over the place.

"Jake! I'm sorry, I didn't see you there" I apologized and started to pick up my things from the floor.

"No problem. It was my fault as well. I was distracted" he said with his deep voice and offered me his hand to stand up, smiling as he always does. I never looked at Jake so closely until that moment. It was until today that I noticed how lovely are those brown eyes of him and how radiant and white is that smile. He could do advertisements of toothpaste.

"Thank you" I said, smiling back at him. His hand was big and warm. It took me a moment to realize I hadn't let his hand go after he had lifted me up the ground. I was about to enter into the Choir Room but his voice stopped me again.

"You forgot this" he said, showing a notebook in his hands.

"Thanks! That's my diary" I said, slightly blushing.

"I didn't know you kept a diary" he said in amusement.

"You should, too. Some years for now, I might like to remember how did I enjoy my Senior Year at McKinley, and with my Diary at hand I won't have any problem with it."

"I've never thought about it" he admitted. "Thanks for the tip, dude. Can I ask you a favor?"

"Sure."

"Could you stay at the Choir Room after rehearsal? I have something to ask you."

"Of course I can!" I offered cheerfully and opened the door. Then we both entered into the Choir Room at last.

"Sorry for the delay, Mr. Schue, we had an accident."

"That's alright" he said, and waited until we both had taken a seat to give an announcement to the Glee Club. "This year, Principal Figgins decided to make a Music Festival at McKinley to raise money for the Arts Department. The Glee Club is in charge of the activity, so he asked me to choreograph some songs based on a topic… of your preference" we cheered at this point of his speech. Tina recommended Asian Culture. I suggested a contemporary version of Alice in Wonderland and most of the club agreed with me, so we started working on the songs and the set list.

I saw Kitty whispering in Jake's ear a couple of times and resting her head on his shoulder, but he seemed uncomfortable.

I waited for Jake after rehearsal, as I promised I would. He looked around to make sure nobody was left outside the Choir Room and then stood next to me. He seemed nervous, which makes him look cute.

"Blaine… I have something to ask you."

"You know I would do anything for you" I said staring at him.

"I need help… with Literature. I know you're pretty good at it… but I don't like to read. I didn't read The Great Gatsby and next week we have a test and I don't want to fail again."

"Jake, you can study with me if you want. I can help you get good grades. Plus, we could always have fun while studying."

He was very grateful after I offered him my help, so he gave me a big warm hug. I closed my eyes and held him back. He smelled good.

And that was how I discovered I have a crush on Jake Puckerman.