6:00 AM
My older brother Ben comes in my bedroom and says "Wake up Rae," even though he is barely awake himself. He's only awake because Lima Community College classes start at 7:00. I groggily get out of my warm bed to turn off the alarm clock.
6:03 AM
I sit down at the kitchen table with Ben and Papa. Daddy's hard at work making eggs for the 4 of us. "Morning Rach," Papa said as I sat down at the table with my mangled bed-head.
"Morning Papa," I whisper through the sleep currently lining my voice.
"So what time will you be home from glee, so I'll know when to start dinner?" Papa asked.
"Probably around 6. With Regionals in 2 months we have to work our butts off."
"We can't wait to see you guys in it," Ben said giving me a pat on the back. I quickly eat the eggs Daddy fixed and go upstairs to take a shower.
6:14 AM
I've just gotten out of the shower and I'm picking out something to wear from my new wardrobe. (Kurt and Mercedes took me out shopping last week actually give me a make-over) I eventually decide on the pink plaid button up and a pink t-shirt underneath with a pair of my new blue jeans. I don't really feel like working out this morning so I just go downstairs again.
6:21 AM
I finally get on the big yellow bus that leads to McKinley High School. I sit with Mike for the hour long ride
"Morning Mike," I say to the dancer.
"Morning Rachel," he replies.
"Where's Brittany?" I asked looking for my friend.
"She's at home with that flu bug going around."
"Oh, well when you see her tell her to feel better,"
"Okay Rach, now let me go to sleep. I didn't get any last night," he said then closed his blue eyes.
"Goodnight Mike," I said then cleverly move to give him room to lay down.
7:31 AM
I'm at my locker and I grab my stuff for American History II. Just as I grab my notebook Trevor, Mercedes' older brother, approaches me. "You're Rachel Berry right?" he asks
"That's me," I reply.
"Mercedes can't come to glee this afternoon because she has to take our little brother David to the doctor for his yearly check-up."
"Okay, that's for telling me Trevor," I reply with a cheerful smile.
"How the hell do you know my name?"
"Mercedes talks about you a lot."
"Oh, well I gotta head to class."
"Bye," I finish getting my things for history and go to room 317.
8:01 AM
Ms. Blankenbueler is screaming at Santana because she was doing her geometry homework in her class. To tell the truth I feel for her because I can barely do my Algebra II without falling asleep. (The only reason Santana is taking geometry and I'm in Algebra II is when I was in 7th grade I was put in advanced program, so I'm a grade above most sophomores in math)
8:56 AM
Finally the class is over now on to Mr. Schue's class. I run down one flight of stairs and grab my stuff for Spanish and music class. I stuff the books into my Jansport backpack and run up 2 flights of stairs.
8:59 AM
I barely get to Mr. Schue's class on time. He starts to handout the Spanish tests we took yesterday. Mine comes back with only 2 Xs on it.
9:55 AM
I meet up with Liza and we run to our music class.
10:01 AM
Unfortunately Liza and I are late for Mr. Stewart's class and we get called out by our full names (And I mean first, middle and last). It was embarrassing enough for me so I know it had to be even more for Liza. He called her by Elizabeth, and I know for a fact she hates being called that.
10:47 AM
I'm really frickin sleepy right now. My eyes stay shut every time I blink. Liza nudges me in the chest.
"Here, its caffeine in candy. I know you don't do well with caffeine, but it's enough to keep you up."
"Thanks," I hiss back. I slip it in my mouth and try to pay attention again.
10:55 AM
Liza and I rush out the music class. I walk Liza to her algebra class. I on the other hand take my time walking to the lunchroom.
11:02 AM
I meet up with Quinn for lunch.
11:04 AM
Quinn and I have successfully paid for today's lunch: Pizza Hut.
"So how was the OBGYN appointment?" I inquire.
"She's doing okay except for she's probably coming out feet first, meaning I might need a c-section," She replies putting the slice of sausage pizza close to her mouth. She pulls the pizza away from her face and swallows. "She's kicking again. Do you wanna feel?"
"Sure, I wanna know how to train our dancer when she comes out," I sarcastically say.
"Rach, she's not a dancer! She's my little girl."
"Have you given any thought to what you'll name your little girl?"
"Yeah I have. I was thinking about Melinda Drizzle Fabray. It has a nice ring to it don't ya think?"
I scoff. "Whatever you think Quinn. But really Drizzle as a middle name?"
"I want Finn to be apart of her," she says.
"But what about Noah?"
"What about him?"
"He is the father of the baby."
"I know, but I don't want him to do it. He doesn't deserve my baby anyways, the way he's leaving the minute he graduates next May."
The bell rings indicating lunch is over.
"I'll see you at glee," I say turning away.
"You too,"
11:23 AM
Algebra II is boring as usual. At least I understand it all.
12:31 PM
I plop down in my desk in English. I don't wanna work anymore on this stupid paper.
1:27 PM
Artie and I are paired up for lab together in chemistry. "Alright put the antacid tablet in the cup and put on two milliliters," Artie instructed.
"Got it,"I said looking back at Artie, "So what are we gonna do for 3 minutes?"
"I guess talk."
"So how are you and Tina doing?"
"Rachel! We're not dating!"
"Whatever ever you said Artie." I swear he's lying. He's been looking at Tina since the first glee meeting.
"Time, put in two more milliliters," he mumbled.
I put the stomach acid on the tablet as another 3 minutes of boredom begins.
2:30 PM
The final bell rings and I rush to my locker a floor below me. I drop off my stuff and run to the choir room, the same one I had been in at 10 this morning.
2:34 PM
I sit in the chair waiting to start rehearsal for the next 4 hours. I go over in the other corner to get some of the music as Santana enters. She looks around and sees no one because I'm hiding. She goes over to the stereo we use when Brad isn't here and puts in a CD.
The sound of an acoustic guitar plays.
Breathe From In the Heights plays.
Breathe
This is my street
I smile at the faces I've known all my life
They regard me with pride
And everyone's sweet
They say, "You're going places!"
So how can I say that while I was away, I had so much to hide!
Hey guys, it's me!
The biggest disappointment you know
The kid couldn't hack it, she's back and she's walkin real slow
Welcome home
Just breathe
Just breathe
As the radio plays old forgotten boleros
I think of the days when this city was mine
I remember the praise
Ay, te adoro, te quiero
The neighborhood waved, and said
Nina, be brave, and you're gonna be fine
And maybe it's me,
But it seems like lifetimes ago
So what do I say to these faces that I used to know?
"Hey, I'm home?"
Hey
They're not worried about me
They are all counting on me to succeed
I am the one who made it out
The one who always made the grade
But maybe I should've just stayed home...
When I was a child I stayed wide awake, climbed to the highest place,
on every fire escape, restless to climb
I got every scholarship
Saved every dollar
The first to go to college
How do I tell them why
I'm coming back home
With my eyes on the horizon
Just me and the GWB,
Asking 'Gee Nina, what'll you be?'
Straighten the spine
Smile for the neighbors
Everything's fine
Everything's cool
The standard reply
"Lots of tests, lots of papers"
Smile, wave goodbye
And pray to the sky, Oh, God
And what will my parents say?
Can I go in there and say
"I know that I'm letting you down..."
Just breathe...
I clap at the cheerleader. "Rachel, um what are you doing in here?"
"I was just getting some paper for sheet music."
"Oh, go ahead."
"You know you're really good."
"Umm thanks," The next 4 hours blaze by with Kurt and Matt doing a duet half the time and the other half spent with Noah and Liza doing a duet. That one was interesting. Noah tried to touch Liza's breasts and started to grind her which ended up with me holding her for half an hour before finishing the song Jake. Sometimes I wonder what goes on through that boy's head. I'm gonna have to have Mercedes beat him up for that.
6:02 PM
Ben picks up from the parking lot. He asks the usual question "How was glee?" "How was school?" As do I
6:15 PM
Ben and I are siting at the dinner table with Daddy and Papa. Tonight's dinner; A baked chicken with mash potatoes, various vegetables, and bread.
6:36 PM
We've eaten all we can and now I do the dishes.
7:16 PM
The dishes are all done now I do the little homework I have.
7:30 PM
I don't care what time it is but I really need a nap.
8:14 PM
Ben comes to my room and wakes me up. Damn after an hour I feel completely refreshed.
8:17 PM
Tina calls my phone. "Rachel, can you please come over?" the shy teen asks.
"Sure, what's wrong Tina?"
"My parents are both working the grave yard shift and I don't wanna be alone."
"I'll be over in about 10 minutes, and I'm bringing the kit." The kit is a 2 packs of popcorn, some movies, and cookie dough. "Do you have soda and ice cream?"
"Yah there up in the freezer."
"Alright, I'll be there soon. Just hang on." I request Ben to give me a ride to Tina's and he accepts.
I arrive at the Cohen-Chang house in record time. "Tee, I'm here," I said knocking on her front door.
"Hey Rach, come on inside."
"I brought the stuff," I say as I sit on her black leather couch.
"Thanks, with Jason and Melissa out college searching, and Mom and Dad working 3rd I hate being alone." Jason and Melissa are Tina's older twin brother and sister.
"It's cool. When Ben and my Dads are out I usually call Quinn and we hang out."
"So what movies did you bring?"
"I brought Titanic, Mamma Mia, and Twilight."
"Seriously you have weird movie choices," she commented.
"Whatever, take your pick."
"Okay Twilight." I go over to Tina's DVD player and put in the disk. I sit and watch the movie with Tina for an hour when her brother Jason gets home.
9:30 PM
I get back from Tina's place and go to my room. I change into my cotten pajamas and lay down. Any normal teen wouldn't go to bed until midnight, but I'm really tired.
9:34 PM
My Dads come in and kiss me goodnight as I fall into a peaceful slumber.