Ryder's VO: I know it's early, but I can't help feeling as if I'm falling for the most amazing girl in the history of the world. Which is going to suck when I have to tell her I can't go out Friday night after the game. It's not that I don't want too, it's just that Saturday morning happens to be the day my dyslexia teacher is available. I can't reschedule, my dad would kill me if he found out that I choose a date with a girl over my disability. He already thinks I'm a dumbass and I don't want to give him another reason too believe it.
Ryder stands waiting for Marley to walk to her locker. He quickly looks down before walking towards her direction. "Hey" Ryder said.
"Oh Hey," she smiled.
"So about Friday night, I don't think I can make" Ryder looked down.
"What why?" Marley said with a sad tone.
"Umm...I have my first meeting with my Dyslexia teacher early Saturday morning. It was the only time she had available and so after the game I have to go straight home." he said.
"Aww, I was really looking forward to hanging out with you" she said.
"I know, I'm so sorry. I really wanted to hang out with you too, but I want this the be the first report card I bring home to my dad with an A on it" Ryder said.
"It's okay, I understand" she said.
"Maybe next Friday, Can we go out then?" Ryder said knowing that he wouldn't be able to go due to his father.
"Sure" Marley smiled.
"Cool, I guess I'll see you tomorrow? I can't go to glee club today. I have a family thing I have to attend" he said.
"Okay, I'll tell the others. I'll see you tomorrow then" she said.
Ryder smiled then walked away.
Marley's VO: I feel horrible for what I did. I went and asked Jake out knowing that I had a date with Ryder the next week. It wasn't for Kitty I wouldn't have done that. I know we aren't dating but it sort of feels like im cheating on Ryder, but I'm falling for Jake more. Ryder's a nice guy and all, but I don't know I guess I just want to see where this thing with Jake goes. Does that make me a bad person? Now I have to tell Ryder that I can't go this Friday. Kitty said he was blowing me off when he cancelled the first time so maybe he won't care. I just don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.
Marley looked down at her textbook waiting for class to be over. She quickly checked her phone as saw and adorable text message from Jake. He's been so sweet to her ever since they went out last Friday. She bell rang and Marley put her phone away, gathering her things and walked out the door. She saw Ryder was at his locker. She walked towards him hoping he wouldn't be mad at her for cancelling. "Hey Ryder"
"Hey Marley" he said.
"So I can't make it on Friday, My grandma is coming into town and so i have to stay with her." she replied.
"Oh okay, I wasn't able to go either. Another session with my Dyslexia teacher" he said.
She didn't know how to respond. She just stood there with a confused look on her face.
"Jake told me that you too where kind of seeing each other. I just wanted to let you know that's totally cool. I mean we weren't even dating. So if you like him you should go for it." Ryder said.
Marley stood there even more confused. Why would he not be fighting for her? She thought he would be fighting for her. He must not like her as much as she thought. Ryder felt the awkwardness and waved as he walked away.
Marley's VO: Kitty must have been right. He probably was done with me. What did I do? Why am I even questioning this? He made his choice so I'm making mine. I want to be with Jake, and now I can be.
Ryder's VO: Wow, I didn't think Marley liked Jake that much. It hurts knowing that she would choose him. Was it because I'm dyslexic? I thought we really had something I guess I was just a constellation price since she Jake wouldn't give her the time of day. Not that he is, she wants to be with him. This sucks, but honestly as much as it does hurt it might be for the better. Now I don't have to risk making my father more pissed off at me than he already is. Damn why did Jake have to tell me, this really does suck. I hate being dyslexic it feels like everyone is judging me off of my disability. Maybe i'm just not good enough for anyone.
Ryder laid down on his bed. He put his head phones in trying to block out the noises around him. He hated being home when his father was. He rolled on his side as he closed his eyes. "Today fucking sucks" he thought to himself.
The next day at school, Ryder waited for everyone to get in glee club. He looked at the door on the right of the choir room and saw Jake and Marley were holding hands. He rolled his eyes at the sight. He sat there with his arms closed and a blank expression on his face as began to speak.
"So this week is all about sections you guys. We're going against the warblers and better believe that they are going to fight with all that they got." Mr Shue said.
"They got nothing on us" Sam replied.
"Yeah, they're nothing but crap. They won't be able to handle what we can dish" Tina said.
"Guys can we be a little nicer when talking about the warblers? I mean I use to be one" Blaine said
"Yeah and now your a new directions member princess pony" Kitty replied
Blaine rolled his eyes. "Okay enough, so this week you guys are going to be fighting to see who is going to get to duet at sectionals!" Mr. Shue said.
"I THOUGHT BLAINEY DAYS AND I WERE GOING TO HAVE THE DUET!" Tina yelled.
"Well with the new people I wanted to give them a chance to show us what they really got" Will replied
"THERE NEWBIES! WE ARE SENIOR! THIS IS OUR LAST YEAR FOR! HOW COULD YOU BE DOING THIS TO US" Tina yelled again.
"Well if you keep that up then you will not be getting the duet or the solo" Mr. Shue said
Tina stopped talking and looked down. "So right now I'm going to be pairing you all up so you can perform a duet next week" Will said.
"Wait we don't get to pick who we sing with. That's bull crap" Jake replied
"That might be but at least this way no one fights over someone. Okay everyone listen up for your duet partner!
Sugar you are with Joe,
Jake you are with Brittany
Tina you are with Kitty"
"OH MY GOD YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME" Tina yelled.
"Shut it Memoirs of a Lame Geisha" Kitty replied
"Blaine you are with Unique
Sam you are with Artie
and Marley you are with Ryder" Mr. Shue finished saying.
Ryder's VO: Great now I'm stuck with the girl I like, who doesn't like me, and on top of that how am I going to explain this to my dad. We're going to be practicing a lot. I'm sure my dad's going to get tired of all these excuses and eventually demand me to tell him the truth. He doesn't know I'm in glee club. I'm literally in hell.
Marley walked over to Ryder. "So I guess we're duet partners"
Ryder heard Marley voice talking to him. He quickly snapped out of his train of thought. "I'm sorry what?" Ryder replied.
"I said, So i guess we're duet partners" Marley said.
"Oh, I'm sorry I was spacing out. I guess we are duet partners. So do you have anything in mind you want to sing?" Ryder said trying to stop thinking about his father.
"Umm I have a few, but do you want to come over to my house tonight? We could discuss some ideas" Marley replied.
"I'm not sure if I can go today" Ryder said nervously.
"but Ryder this is the lesson of the week. We have to be ready." Marley said.
"I know, I know...its just" Ryder mumbled.
"Just what Ryder?" Marley said.
"I have to make sure I'm studying and doing my homework. My dad's really on my case right now about my grades. Right now I'm struggling to get them up...and report cards come out in like a week..." Ryder said before getting cut off.
"Ryder look I can always help you study and stuff while we practice. It's no big deal" Marley said.
"Really you would really help me? But wouldn't you rather hang out with Jake or talk to him after we are done practicing?" Ryder questioned.
"Jake can wait. Right now you are my partner...and your also a good friend who I know is struggling so I'd be willing to help you" Marley smiled.
Ryder smiled. He was getting more confused about Marley. It was like she was sending him mixed singles. He wanted to stop thinking they actually meant anything. She was just being a friend to him that is all. Ryder quickly shook his head "Okay, yeah then let's do that."
"Cool, you can come over around 6, and don't eat my mom will probably be cooking dinner so you can just have dinner with us." Marley said.
"That sounds great, she you then" Ryder replied.
