Chapter 1
Rachel Berry smiled widely at the office lady. "Hello," She chirped. "I'm Rachel Berry, and I'm new her!"
The office lady looked up from her glasses, giving Rachel an annoyed look. "May I help you?"
Rachel brushed the lady's rudeness past her, extending her hand. "I'm Rachel Berry, and I would like my schedule please,"
The lady rolled her eyes, handing Rachel her schedule. "Have a nice day Ma'am."
Rachel beamed at her. "Thanks, you to!"
Rachel walked around the new school in wonder; she soon found her 1st class with the help of a really nice girl who said her name was Tina Cohen-Chang. The rest of the day went by pretty quick. Lunch was unbearable; Tina noticed her distress and waved her over to where she and another group of kids were sitting, chatting wildly. The chatter stopped as soon as they say Rachel
"Rachel, why don't you sit with us today?"
Rachel smiled with relief; at least she won't have to eat alone on her first day.
"Guys," Tina introduced. "This is Rachel Berry, she's new."
"Well duh," a Latina girl sneered, pinkies locked with a blonde girl who was sitting on a boy's lap, who was in a wheel chair. "I'm Santana, and this is Britt's." She said, motioning towards the blonde next to her. She paused. "And that's Artie."
Rachel could tell this girl would be trouble, she noticed how all the other kids in the group just rolled their eyes at her.
"I'm Mercedes Jones." One girl said, holding out her hand. Rachel shook it with a pleasant smile on her face; at least some of them are nice.
"And I am Kurt Hummel, and what in the world are you wearing?" The very female looking guy said, eyeing her outfit with disgust. Rachel looked down at her outfit; she thought it was nice with a skirt that went to her knees with an animal sweater to top it off.
"Clothes?" She questioned.
Kurt snorted. "Yeah right, more like a five year olds outfit."
"Kurt!" Mercedes shrieked. "This white girl may have the fashion since of a five year old but you need to respect it!"
"Gosh!" Kurt rolled his eyes. "I was just stating the facts. Anyway, do you guys have any idea why Mr. Shue wants to have an emergency Glee club meeting right after lunch?"
"What's Glee club?" Rachel asked.
Kurt gasped. "You've been here how long and haven't heard about Glee club?"
"No," Rachel said slowly. "Why is it big news around here?"
Santana snorted. "More like the opposite. Gee Clubbers are total losers here at McKinley's."
Brittany-Rachel assumed that's her name considering Santana called her 'Britt's'- let go of Santana's pinkie and looked at the boy named Artie. "Why don't we show her Glee Club?" she questioned.
Artie beamed. "That's an excellent idea! She could just sit in, in our meeting!"
Tina smiled. "That sounds awesome, what do you think Rachel?"
"Sound's good, but what do you even do in Glee Club?"
Everybody at the table groaned.
-Glee!-
"Mr. Shue, this is Rachel Berry and could she possibly sit in and watch this evening?" Tina leaned in and said some words in a hushed whisper. "I know how we need more female vocals and maybe if Rachel like it enough she might join."
Mr. Shue smiled. "That sounds excellent, Rachel please take a seat."
Tina led Rachel over to a seat in the front row, Mercedes and Kurt soon joined them. Rachel smiled, even if she's only known them for about one hour she would like to think they we're friends, even if Kurt dissed her outfit.
Soon more people started piling in, Rachel recognized most like Quinn Fabray, Santana, Brittany, Artie, and Rory, they was all in her Spanish class. Ironic huh? All the new comers stared at her.
"What's she doing here?" Quinn asked rudely.
"Rachel is going to be sitting in today," Mr. Shuster explained quickly. "Where's Finn?" he question the class as they all got seated.
"I'm here, Mr. Shue! Sorry I'm late; I had to get an excuse from Mrs. Pillsbury."
Rachel held back a gasp. Standing in front of the class was the handsomest man she had ever met. He was about 6'3'' with tousled brown hair that Rachel could just imagine running her hands through. His eyes were a Whiskey brown; this man was beautiful.
"That's okay, we was just getting started." Mr. Shue clapped his hands. "Okay, since we have a person setting in today let's give them a warm welcome!"
"I know just the song," a blonde guy with enormous lips said. Then he started whistling a familiar tune. Everybody in the room joined in. Artie joined in with a guitar after. The blonde guy started the first verse.
"Just shoot for the stars
If it feels good then aim for my heart,"
He had an amazing voice, Rachel would give him that, but she couldn't help but wonder if Finn's voice was better than this guy. It had to be. Rachel watched as Finn took a deep breath and belted out the second verse.
"If you feel
And take me away, and make it okay
I swear I'll behave,"
Rachel held back a shiver that his deep masculine voice had caused. She stared at him with big awe struck eyes, he was spectacular! It was like listening to an angel sing! Rachel could probably listen to Finn sing for hours at a time. This time Artie started the next line much to Rachel disappointment.
"You wanted control
So we waited
I put on a show,"
Artie had quite a voice too, Rachel mused, clearly impressed. If only Finn would sing again. Mercedes decided to start the next line.
"Now I make it
You say I'm a kid
My ego is big,"
Wow! Mercedes is awesome! She had a deep powerful voice that caused goose bumps on Rachel's arm. This time it was Quinn Fabray.
"I don't give a…
And it goes like this,"
Quinn's voice was more nasal, but impressive all the same. The whole group, besides Rachel, belted out the chorus.
"Take me by the tongue
And I'll know you
Kiss me 'til you're drunk And I'll show you
All the moves like Jagger I got the moves like Jagger
I got the mooooooves...like Jagger I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like jagger I got the moves like jagger
I got the mooooooves...like jagger,"
Rachel was beyond impressed, she was awed! They were awesome! Brittany started the next verse.
"Maybe it's hard
If you feel like you're broken and scarred
Nothing feels right
But when you're with me,"
Brittany's voice had a sweet sense to it, but powerful. Rachel liked it. A boy named Puck, Rachel heard somebody call him, sang the next line.
"I'll make you believe
That I've got the key
So get in the car
We can ride it,"
Puck's voice was strong, but not as good as Finns. Rachel has yet to hear Tina sing, so she smiled when she started the next one.
"Where ever you are
Get inside it
You want to steer
But I'm shifting gears,"
Tina's voice was as sweet as a piece of candy. Kurt started next.
"I'll take it from here
And it goes like this,"
The whole group-apart from Rachel- done the chorus again and looked at Rachel, urging her to do the bridge.
"Go Rachel!" Mercedes pumped.
Rachel smiled at her, maybe she could sing a little. It has been forever since she last sang. Just Christina's part, Rachel thought warmly. She started off soft.
"You wanna know how to make me smile
And if I share my secret
You're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see this
So watch and learn
I won't show you twice
Head to toe, oh baby, rub me right
But if I share my secret
You're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see this
And it goes like this,"
The whole room gasped, even Quinn Fabray did. There was no question about it, this girl could sing. Rachel soon noticed how everybody stopped singing.
"What?" She asked. "Did I do something wrong?"
"Girl! When did you plan to tell us you could sing?" Kurt yelled.
Rachel blushed. "We've only known each other for about an hour; I didn't think it was mandatory to tell you every bits and pieces of my life."
Mercedes step in; she could feel a fight forming. "Kurt she's right. But now, white girl you so need to join Gee club!"
"Yeah," Finn joined in. Wow, he thought, this girl can sing! She's pretty cute to, his thoughts added meakily.
Rachel blushed a deeper shade of red. "When can I audition?"
Mr. Shue cut her off. "I don't think you need to," he smiled at her. "Welcome to Glee Club Rachel Berry."