Chapter I
With her head down, Rachel walked down the halls of William McKinley High School, avoiding any jocks or cheerios for fear of being slushied. Just a month ago, she moved from Chicago after her mother went to Paris to take care of their business. Worried that Rachel will be left alone, Mrs. Berry sent her daughter to Lima, Ohio to be with her brother.
Flashback:
It was her first day in her new school, and Rachel tried to blend in with the rest of the students, not wanting to attract any attention. As she entered the doors of McKinley High and walked through the halls, she couldn't ignore the sight before her. Standing five steps from her locker, a pretty cheerleader with yellow hair and hazel eyes was talking with two other girls wearing the same uniform, another blonde and a brunette. She returned her attention to the cheerleader with hazel eyes, 'wow', she thought.
Suddenly, a grape flavored slushy hit her face, interrupting her from her thoughts. She heard sniggers around her. When she opened her eyes after the stinging sensation was gone, she saw a jock holding a cup.
"Welcome to McKinley High, loser!" he said, earning a laugh from his friends and other students.
She looked up and saw the blonde cheerleader laughing along with her friends. She would later find out that her name was Quinn Fabray, head of the Cheerios and head bitch in-charge, and the other two were Brittany Pierce and Santana Lopez, and together they were the Unholy Trinity.
She went to the nearest bathroom to clean herself before going straight ahead to her first subject.
After that unfortunate day, she became one of the favorite targets in McKinley.
End of flashback.
With a sigh, Rachel retrieved from her locker the things that she needed for her first class, hoping that there won't be any slushy attack just for today.
As she closed her locker, she couldn't help but let her mind wander to a certain Cheerio that she has been crushing on since she first laid eyes on her. She knew she didn't stand a chance—the way that Quinn called her names and insulted her were signs that she didn't like her at all. Releasing a breath, she proceeded to her first class that she shared with Quinn.
Rachel entered the room looking for a vacant seat, but the only one unoccupied beside the blonde. She gulped, took a deep breath, and walked toward the said seat.
"Hey, Berry, you better not distract me or else …" the cheerleader sneered as Rachel plopped down on the chair.
Trying to be calm, Rachel replied, "I won't, I promise."
"Good." Quinn said before continuing writing her notes
Rachel sighs, hopefully she can survive this class.
The day went on without her getting slushied.
As she walks down through the school's hallway to the parking lot, she heard singing, curious she followed the sound. Which lead hear to a room where there are instruments and people jamming. If she's right this must be the glee club. From what she heard they are the most favorite slushy target of the elites, what caught her attention is the red and white uniform and then there singing with the other members the unholy trinity with some jocks, Noah Puckerman, Finn Hudson and Mike Chang.
She's in deep thought. Thinking why is that this club is in the bottom of the food chain if some of the members are cheerleaders and jocks.
Her thoughts were broken when someone cleared their throat behind her making her jump.
"Can I help you with something Ms. Berry?" the person from behind her ask
"Oh, Mr. Schue I'm sorry. I was walking down the hall and heard people singing, so I followed it." Rachel answered.
"Is that so Ms. Berry? Maybe you want to join us? We're really in need of members." Mr. Schue said looking at Rachel's eyes.
"I-I-I don't know Mr. Schue, I'll think about it."
"Ok, then. Let me know if you want to." Mr. Schue said with a smile
Rachel nods, "I better get going now my uncles are probably wondering where I am,see you tomorrow Mr. Schue."
"Take care." he said
Rachel waves him goodbye.
