I felt at ease, walking into the garage. The plaid shirt was loosely hanging off my body, revealing a plain gray tank top underneath. My jeans were stained with some grease, my purple Converses scuffing the floor slightly. Putting on my 'I want to work for you' face, I walked up to the first person I saw. He looked like he was maybe sixteen, and had on an expensive looking sweater on with skinny jeans. With his arms crossed, I thought the kid was also applying for a job.

"Do you know where Mr. Hummel is?" I asked him. The boy turned around, giving me the once-over. His nose crinkled, slightly, but in a semi-pleasant tone he answered me.

"He's in his office. Would you like to speak to him?" I nodded, smiling a bit. My shoulders relaxed, as the guy led me to Mr. Hummel's office.

"And, who might you be?" The boy asked, attempting to make some small talk.

"My name is Charlotte Gregory, but I go by Charlie. Charlotte is too girly for me." Giggling, I saw we had arrived at the office. The boy nodded, like he understood.

"Pleased to meet you Charlie. Hope everything goes well." The boy opened the door, and I walked in. Mr. Hummel or the man I assumed was Mr. Hummel, looked up, and grinned just a bit when his eyes lay on the small boy.

"Hey Kurt! Who's this?"

"Charlotte Gregory. She's applying for a job, Dad."

I felt heat rise to my cheeks. So, his name was Kurt, and he was the son of Mr. Hummel. God, I hoped I didn't sound like an idiot in front of him. Plus, he was kind of cute and probably went to McKinley High, if he wasn't in middle school. Walking in, I said hello to Mr. Hummel, who insisted I called him Burt.

"Okay, Burt," I grinned, "I was wondering if you had an opening at your garage."

"We have a few. As a mechanic or the other part?"

"Mechanic, preferably. Or, anything else. I can do office work, paper work, taxes, fixing cars, painting, changing the oil, tires, and I'm a very fast learner," I smiled, brightly. He seemed impressed, "The only thing is I live about thirty minutes away from here, and I'll be trying to get here before school, and stay after school. My parents don't really trust me to be home alone, and they are always out of town." MY throat closed up, slightly.

Burt nodded, like he understood. "Are you going to McKinley?"

"Yeah. Freshman, Class of 2014!"

"Both my boys are there, both in the junior class. If your parents don't mind you staying with two teenage boys, my door is always open." Burt nodded. I smiled back.

"I prefer guys to girls anyways. More laid back, less drama." He laughed at my statement.

"Welcome aboard Charlie. I'll have Kurt drive you to your house to get your stuff. Your parents in town?"

"Just my mom. Then, I think I'm by myself for a month."

"Yes, Charlie you are defiantly staying here."


"This is your place?" Finn, the much taller brother, looked at the one story house. I nodded, grabbing the house key. My mom had said it was fine for tonight; she couldn't get me to school on time anyways. I unlocked the house, and grabbed three suitcases. Since I hadn't had enough time to unpack, luck was in my favor. Finn carried the largest, and I carried the two smallest.

"Thanks for driving me." I grinned, back in the passenger's seat. Finn shrugged, "It was nothing. Plus, you're kinda cool. And, you have a great singing voice."

"Me? Oh no, I don't sing."

Finn put on a confused look. "You just sang to the radio."

"But, not in crowds, or something like that."

"Can you join the Glee Club? We need more people willing to not be a star."

With that joyful grin, how could I have said no?

I've never been able to say no to a grin like that.

There was a rush of pain in my chest, but I didn't dwell on it. Looking outside, I felt tears prick behind my eyes.

Only one person had heard me sing till now.


So, I'm back with a new story! This is my first major OC one, so bare with me. Anyways, please review. Reviews make me smile, and when I smile I write, and when I write I update. It's common science. For those of you who are wondering (if you are wondering) the character Charlie is based off of aspects of people. Okay now, please review! Hopefully, more is to come:)

Question of the Chapter (something I am giving you all as a fun thing to do):

Why do YOU think Charlie moved to Lima, Ohio? Person whose closest gets a sneek peak at the next chapter:)