Chapter One- Finn
Finn was sick and tired. He was sick and tired of school, of failing because he didn't have time to study. He was sick and tired of his winey clingy girlfriend Quinn. He was sick and tired of Rachel being so demanding at Glee practices, bringing everyone down but not seeing her own flaws. He was sick and tired of Puck, his "best friend" who was suddenly not supportive, not there and with Quinn all too much. He was sick and tired of all the pretenders and fakers. He was sick and tired of the stupid cliques and groups that everyone was too scared to break free of. He was sick and tired of his high football coach and his teachers and his overprotective mother and his life. But most of all, he was sick and tired of himself. He had to act the part, be the cool jock but still save all of the poor defenseless kids from the big bad ones. He was sick and tired of pretending too. Really he was just a normal high school kid with a semi- screwed up past. He just wanted to be Finn, but no one would let him.
Finn was glad there was no practice after school, no Glee, no football. Quinn was going to be "at work" and Puck would be "around". He knew what they were doing, but he didn't try to stop it. He was too tired to care anymore. Rachel had a strict MySpace schedule to adhere to, and the rest of the Glee kids were going bowling. They never thought to invite him. They assumed he had something better to do. It was alright though, he didn't mind. He just wanted to go home and sleep while his mom was on a date with another rich business snob. Sighing he slammed the locker door shut as the bell for first period rang and he headed off to class.
He made it all the way to third hour before he ran into anyone who annoyed him right now. Which was pretty much everyone he knew.
"Hey Finn," Rachel said in her annoyingly perky voice.
"Ugh. Hi Rach," he replied hesitantly, not wanting to talk with her.
"So, MySpace is down and Tina is sick and she was driving to bowling so the only way everything will work out tonight is if Glee happens because we're all stuck at school for an hour and a half. So can you come?" she asked quickly.
"No, I," he sighed at the look of hurt in her eyes and amended, "Sure, I'll be there."
"Great, thanks Finn!" she bubbled, hugging him.
She ran off to class just in time to make Finn late. He walked into Spanish, telling Mr. Schue that it was Glee stuff that made him late. He understood and Finn sighed in relief as he melted into his chair, hoping to become invisible. It was going to be another long day.
Finn was wandering the halls during free period. He was supposed to be somewhere else, but he couldn't remember where. It was just one of those days. Walking past an empty classroom Finn was surprised to hear noise coming from the always deserted room. Standing next to the door frame he identified the noise as someone singing. Straining, he managed to make out the words.
Never wanted this, never want to see you hurt
Every little bump in the road I tried to swerve
People are people and sometimes it doesn't work out
Nothing we say is gonna save us from the fall out
And we know it's never simple, never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand
And I can't breathe
Without you, but I have to
Breathe
Without you, but I have to
As the mysterious voice, obviously belonging to girl, Finn slipped quietly into the room to watch her, fascinated by his new discovery.
It's two a.m., feelin' like I just lost a friend
Hope you know it's not easy, easy for me
It's two a.m., feelin' like I just lost a friend
Hope you know this ain't easy, easy for me
And we know it's never simple, never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me, oh
I can't breathe
Without you, but I have to
Breathe
Without you, but I have to
Breathe
Without you, but I have to
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry
The last words had a breathy quality, and he saw her shoulders shake with silent sobs. He knocked lightly on the door and walked into the room. The girl whipped around, a tear rolling slowly down her cheek.
"What's going on?" Finn asked softly, not wanted to spook the girl.
"Singing, crying, not my homework. The usual. Well, the new usual anyways. Why do you care?" she asked, defensive.
Finn was surprised with her honesty, expecting the usual I'm fine crap. "Because no one should have to cry alone," he replied, sitting down on a desk across from where she was standing.
"Well gee, aren't you a ray of sunshine. Wanna cry with me?" she asked sarcastically.
"Not really, but if that'll make you feel better. I was thinking maybe talking about why you were crying," he said, motioning for her to sit.
"Sorry, I've gotta do my Spanish homework," she replied, turning for the door.
"You have Schue for Spanish, right?" he asked.
"Doesn't everyone?" she replied.
"True. Your fine then, tell him that you were talking with me about Glee and it'll be cool," he shot back, grabbing her hand.
"Ugh, fine, I'll talk," she grouched, sitting down.
"So, why country?" Finn started.
"It's the music of pain," she shot back, smiling.
The bell signaling the end of fourth hour rang shrilly, interrupting the conversation Finn was having.
"Well, that's the bell," Finn stated.
"No really?" the girl said sarcastically.
"Before you go, two things. One, so you don't have to lie to Mr. Schue, Glee meets every other Wednesday night. There's an extra meeting tonight, if you wanna come. Two, what's your name?" he asked, slightly embarrassed that he hadn't asked earlier.
"Ok. Um, one- thanks. I think I'll check it out. I've got nothing better to do tonight. And two, you can call me Mary. Everyone does. See ya Finn!" she said cheerfully, leaving the room.
Finn grinned at the odd girl's shrinking form, and then thought back to their conversation. Now that he thought about it, he never told her his name. Wondering how she knew who he was he walked off to Math in a better mood than he had been in for a long time.
A/N
Song is Breathe by Taylor Swift (trust me, the song choice makes sense later when you hear more about Mary)
Hey guys!! So, I fell in love when I watched Glee the other day. I just thought 'Hey, free TV show. Cool.' You know, watch it once, forget about it. But I was sucked in, utterly enamored with the show. So now I'm waiting anxiously for this fall for season one. I couldn't wait (or study for finals. YUCK! ) for the rest of the show, so here you go! Please REVIEW!!!!!