Scene 1: Before first period. School Hallway.
[Zoom in on Kurt standing at his locker, talking to Mercedes about the sweater he won't be getting unless he finds the money to pay for it.]
KURT:
[Spinning dial on lock] -I can't believe it! He doesn't understand! He just doesn't get it! [Kurt opens lock, then door of locker, looking back at Mercedes between gathering books and journals as he speaks]
MERCEDES:
Sorry to break it to you Kurt, but it does actually make sense. I mean, your dad owns a car repair shop, its not like you guys are exactly rollin' in it. [Kurt shrugs and nods, seeing Mercedes' valid point] And besides, lots of people have jobs. You could even get a job at a clothes store. It'd be like a win-win: you get to help people pick out things that might look good on them - which is almost like doing a make-over, and you get money to buy the nice things you want.
KURT:
Yah, I guess you're right. But what clothing store can I even work at? The closest mall doesn't have a lot of really nice stores at it. And besides, even if it did, I don't think I'd even be allowed to work at The Armani Exchange until I'm seventeen. [has a look of defeat on his face]
MERCEDES:
What about The Gap? They have nice, trendy stuff. Just because it doesn't have a designer label doesn't mean its not fashionable. In fact, I saw this really cure pair of jeans there the other day that you might like.
KURT:
[Nods in agreement.] I guess you're right-
MERCEDES:
[playfully interrupts him] You know I'm right.
KURT:
[smiles at her with feigned anger] We should go the mall this weekend to job search.
MERCEDES:
Definitely! Oh crap, I have to go talk to Mrs. Johnston about a homework assignment. See you at lunch?
KURT:
Yep! See ya!
[Zoom out on the two of them as they hug and walk off down the hallway in opposite directions.]
[Zoom in farther down the hall – we can see Kurt and Mercedes as the continue walking down the hallway, but they're not in focus – on Artie and Tina at Tina's locker talking.]
ARTIE:
Even though school just started like 3 weeks ago, I already can't wait for Glee Club to start rehearsing.
TINA:
[nods in agreement] I know. I feel like I'm having separation anxiety or going through Glee withdrawl because we've been away from everyone for so long. [Artie and Tina laugh at her comment.]
[Zoom out a tiny bit to see an unnamed boy walk up to them. The boy is carrying a guitar case and seems to only know Artie, not Tina by the way he approaches them.]
ARTIE:
[Looking up at boy as he approaches] Oh hey Sam! [Fist bump.] Already practicing for Jazz Band? [Motions playfully at guitar case]
SAM:
Yah, kinda. [Laughs at Artie's playful comment] I was actually thinking I might help you guys in Glee this year. Ya know, like, play in the band as accompaniment or whatever. [shyly explaining is intentions]
TINA:
[Looking intrigued] Why not just join Glee as a member?
[Artie and Sam share a look of mutual amusement.]
SAM:
[More comfortable than before] I couldn't sing if my life depended on it.
TINA:
[Smiling] Aww, I'm sure that's not true!
ARTIE:
[Smirking and trying to hold back laughter] Actually it is. Sam's musical talents are exclusively non-vocal.
SAM:
[Playfully hits him upside the head.] Thanks for the support, Artie! [Obviously faking anger.] I'm pretty decent at guitar though, and Artie's always going on about how cool Glee is, so I thought maybe I could at least sort of be a part of it, even if its only for rehearsals or whatever.
TINA:
[Nodding happily] That sounds like a great idea. A few of the band members graduated, so we'll definitely need some new musicians. You should totally talk to Mr. Shue about it!
[Artie nods in agreement]
[The bell rings, and the three of them all say their goodbyes and them go to their respective classrooms.]
Scene 2: Later that week. Choir Room.
[Rachel, Finn, Mike, and Matt are sitting on chairs in the choir room, talking about various things (like football conditioning coming up, Mike's plans to take dance classes this year, Rachel's experience at Interlochen Arts Camp over the summer). Kurt and Mercedes are talking about homework they have, and planning their weekend trip to the mall. Artie, Tiny, Sam (carrying his guitar case), Puck, and Quinn enter, soon followed by Santana and Brittany who are talking about quietly, their pinkies linked (as always).]
[Zoom in on Mr. Shue, who has now entered the room, and walks to the open space next to the piano.]
MR. SHUESTER:
Hello everyone. I'm glad that everyone could make it to the first meeting this year.
[Rachel, who has been listening intently since Mr. Shue took his place at the from of the room claps happily and looks around at her peers to see if they're as excited as she is – most of them are, in fact happy, just maybe not quite as happy as Rachel.]
Actual Glee auditions, as I hope you all should know, will be held next week. I just wanted to welcome everyone back before we start getting competitive and hostile. [Glances only-somewhat-conspicuously at Rachel, who looks back at him only-somewhat-angrily – other members notice this exchange and giggle to themselves].
We do, however, have a few new band members joining us this year. [Looks to Artie, who then glances over at Sam, who blushes lightly, then hesitantly stands and shyly makes his way to Mr. Shue.]
MR. SHUESTER:
[Stepping aside to allow Sam to be in the center of the open space in the front of the room.] This is Sam Meyers. Why don't you introduce yourself?
[Everyone else is now paying attention. Kurt, in a somewhat-objective manner notices that Sam is rather attractive, not especially sexy or anything, but cute in a shy, boyish sort of way. Mercedes, notices Kurt's facial expression, and realizes where his brain is going. She rolls her eyes playfully at the idea of the wheels turning in Kurt's little diva head.]
SAM:
[Tries to avoid making eye contact with anyone on the risers by looking from Mr. Shue, to his feet, to Artie, then back to his feet, and so on, until he's done talking] Uh. I- [comes out somewhat squeaky. Clears his throat.] I'm Sam. I play guitar. I played in Jazz band with Artie last year, and he was always talking about Glee Club, so I thought I might check it out, see if I could be a part of it somehow, even though I can't sing. [shifts his weight nervously from foot to foot. Pauses to nervously glance at Mr. Shue, as if to gage whether or not he's even making sense.] Oh. And I'm a junior. [Lets out breath, as if he's been holding it, bracing himself. Smiles shyly. Glances back at Mr. Shue.]
MR. SHUESTER:
Cool. Thank you, Sam. We're happy to have you, and we're glad that you want to be a part of Glee Club.
[Sam nods in agreement, then scurries back to his seat next to Artie with a look of relief on his face.]
[Approximate 30-minute time lapse. Rachel is going on about song choices for this year and how they need to step it up if they want to place in Regionals. The rest of the club, even Finn a little bit, is tuning out most of her words.]
MR. SHUE:
[Pats Rachel on the back] You have some very good ideas, Rachel. Once auditions are over, I'll look into your song suggestions and see which ones will work the best. [Rachel nods happily. Directed to everyone:] Until then, prepare a song to sing at auditions next week - [They all groan, except Rachel, who still has her signature smile on her face] – yes, you all have to audition again this year, and of course I don't have a doubt in my mind that any of you won't get in! Work on a song you want to perform for auditions, then once rehearsals begin, we can start working on new material. That's all I really wanted to do today, so… [Trails off].
[People start getting up. Kurt glances (with an expression of curiosity on his face) back at Sam, as he (Kurt) and Mercedes leave the room.]
MERCEDES:
[Smirks at Kurt's facial expression] Let's not be getting ahead of ourselves there, white boy.
KURT:
[Looks a little embarrassed about being 'caught.'] I don't know what you're talking about. [Tone would easily have been believed by most people, but Mercedes knows better, and smirks back at him, raising her eyebrows.] I'm not planning anything, I just think he's kinda cute. [Mercedes raises her eyebrows at him again] It was just an observation! I swear! Besides, he's so messy, did you see his hair! Not boyfriend material. Not for me anyway. [Tone suggests he's telling the truth. Facial expression suggests he may also be trying to convince himself of these things.]
MERCEDES:
Whatever you say, Romeo. [Laughs at him]
[Zoom out on hallway as they wave goodbye to eachother.]
A/N: any other suggestions for a better last name? I'm not good w/ last names, so I just kinda gave him the first one that popped into my head.