(Disclaimer:- I do not own Glee or any of the characters in it. I also do not own the songs mentioned in this chapter. Though I do have them all on my iPod... Anyhoo so now you can't sue me or anything! Hooray!)

Ch. 1- Regionals pt. 1

~Jesse POV~

I had done it. I had told her the truth- that I loved her. Not love, loved. And that was true. So why was I standing there, at the back of the theater, waiting intently for New Directions to perform? I don't know…

Finally, the announcer's voice filled the room, "Our second performers tonight, ladies and gentlemen- the winners of the Central Ohio Sectionals- New Directions!"

Everybody fell silent, waiting for the music to start. I was getting nervous. What if Rachel saw me? What if I still felt something for her? What if I didn't feel something for her? Just as I was about to start hyperventilating, the intro to Faithfully began to play. I focused my attention back on the stage. Show face, Jesse. Show face.

The tall guy from New Directions- Finn I think- entered through one of the doors at the side. He took a deep breath and began singing.

Finn: Highway run into the midnight sun
Wheels go round and round
You're on my mind.

Rachel, the one I'd been waiting for, entered through another side door and began to sing also.

Rachel: Restless hearts
Sleep alone tonight
Sending all my love along the wire.

As she sang, I was immensely relieved to find that I felt nothing for this girl. Nothing at all. So why was I still watching?

Both: They say that the road ain't no place to start a family
Right down the line is been you and me
Lovin' a music man ain't always what it's supposed to be.

As I watched, I was surprised to notice that their voices meshed well together and that, surprisingly, Finn was actually a good singer. But still, he had nothing on me.

Rachel: Oh, boy you stand by me

Both: I'm forever yours.
Faithfully.

Everyone: Oh oh oh oh

Rachel: Faithfully
I'm still yours
I'm still yours

Rachel & Finn: I'm still yours.
Faithfully.

The audience clapped wildly at the end of the song and I caught a glimpse of their teacher- Mr. Schuester- backstage wiping his eyes.I had to admit, I was impressed. Even for Rachel, it was a very good performance.

Next, they went into a mash up of Any way you want it and Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin'. Obviously they were going for a Journey medley. Good idea. As their second song drew to a close they all turned so that their backs were facing us. Were they finished already?

Everyone: Da da da da

Finn: Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train going anywhere.

Rachel: Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train going anywhere.

The arrangement was unusual, but the effect was interesting. Then a muscular guy who I remembered used to have a Mohawk stepped forwards. He must have taken over the solo I would've got if I had stayed.

Puck: A singer in a smoky room

Then an unfamiliar looking girl stepped forwards. She had longish black hair, nice legs and was extremely attractive. How on earth did I not notice her before?

?: The smell of wine and cheap perfume

My jaw dropped. God she could sing! Maybe this was why I had stayed to watch. Talk about Karma. I had to find out who this girl was. Just to know her name would be a little slice of heaven.

Both: For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on.

I found myself grinding my teeth at the adoring look she gave Puck. So she was taken. I would have to find a way to break them up.

I spent the rest of the song watching the beautiful girl as she danced around and performed backing vocals with the others. Why didn't they give her more solos? Couldn't they see she was obviously more talented than the rest of them? Or maybe she was just nervous…

As the song ended, I found myself thinking about only one thing. That girl. Who was she? I had to find out…

(A/N:- So there you are, the first chapter of my story. I'm sure that you all know who the "mysterious" girl is. But, in case you don't, I won't mention her by name. I think I might need to say that in my story, Jesse's only a junior at the start. That way, we get loads more Jesse + ? ! Yay! I bet you guys are pleased!

Now to get something else sorted out. I'm not going to be one of those pushy people who say "you must review for the next chapter" etc. Buuuuut, I would appreciate reviews as they let me know what I've been doing right/ wrong. And, if you would like to give me any ideas then that would be fab!
Thanks,
Kate x)

(P.S. I know I waffle on… Sorry!)