California Girls
I loved living in California and now my dads were making us move to some place called Lima, Ohio. I mean seriously I've never even heard of it before and I'm certain no stars have heard of it either, California is a much better place to start – before the inevitable New York of course – than some small town.
"Rachel hurry up or you'll make us miss our flight" my dad Hiriam called from the taxi where daddy (Leroy) and my younger sister Harmony were waiting
"I don't want to go!" I yelled but still grabbed my bag and began heading out to the taxi
"We don't care whether you want to go or not Rachel Barbra Berry you will be going and you only have two more years left before you can either come back here or go to New York" daddy firmly said in his no nonsense tone
"Fine" I grumbled, sliding to the back with Harmony. I immediately pulled my ear phones out and sulked on the way to the airport, most of our luggage was already waiting for us in Lima.
"Maybe Lima will be fun" Harmony said once we had boarded the plane
"I doubt it little sis" I replied. For the rest of the flight I sulked in my seat occasionally sending glares in my dad's direction.
"We're here!" Dad said with too much enthusiasm
"Yippy" Sarcasm was lacing my voice; my foul mood was not leaving anytime soon, actually it wouldn't surprise me if it stayed for the whole two years
Our new house was slightly bigger than our one back in California but instead of a pool and the view of the beach it just had a small pool. There was a basement that my dads were going to get refurnished into a music/dance studio for Harmony and myself.
After we finished unpacking Harmony and I decided to go for a jog around to see if there was anything interesting and besides the corner store and a park we didn't find anything mind you we didn't go too far.
"Dad, Daddy there isn't anything to do here! In Cali I could hang at the beach" I whined
"Rachel do not start this again we are not in the mood go swimming or something" he said, they had grown tired of my complaining
"Fine" I grumbled
"Are you auditioning for glee club?" Harmony asked as we enter our new school; William McKinley. For the occasion I had dressed in a nice yellow sun dress with matching ballet flats while Harmony opted for a short black high waisted skirt with a plain white shirt, we both bought our Cali glee shirts for rehearsal that afternoon after all it was inevitable that we got in.
"Might as well I have to keep my talent known even if the show choir couldn't even make it to nationals let alone past sectionals" I sighed, my old show choir ranked 2nd at nationals only to be beaten my Vocal Adrenaline
"What song are you singing?" she asked curiously, Harmony was a year younger than me making her a Sophomore and myself a Junior
"Isn't it obvious California Girls, oh and you're auditioning with me so learn the lyrics" I said just as we enter the office
"Rachel and Harmony Berry I presume" we both nod and are lead into principal Figgins office to get our schedules.
"Welcome to McKinley, I have both of your transcripts and it would seem that you are both very interested in the Arts so I would recommend you checking out our drama and glee programs" Figgins suggested
"We will Sir" I said we were handed our schedules
"Miss Lopez and Miss Cohen-Chang will be showing you two to your classes" he dismissed us. An Asian and Latina girl were waiting outside the office for us
"Which one of you is Rachel Berry" the Latina cheerleader asked slightly annoyed
"I am" I said confidently
"Okay well let's get this tour over with. See you in glee club Asian 2" she says to the shy looking Asian girl
"I guess I'll see you later Harmony, don't forget to learn the lyrics" I call over my shoulder as I hurry to keep up with the Latina.
"I'm Santana Lopez Queen Bitch around here and second in command on the cheerio's, I heard you were talking about song lyrics are you auditioning for glee club?"
"Yes both my sister and I are" we had stopped at what I presumed to be my locker
"This is you locker quickly drop off the books you don't need. I wants to meet up with Britts" Santana glanced at her phone for the fourth time since I met her "Here is your first class, memorised and I'll see you in glee" she said before rushing off to meet this Britts girl.
The day went smoothly I meet up with Harmony for lunch; she had made friends with the Asian girl from this morning who I learnt her name is Tina. At the table there was a flamboyant guy and his boyfriend – Kurt and Blaine – and Tina's boyfriend Mike Chang.
"Did you learn the lyrics" I asked just before glee club
"Of course, I already knew most of them" she replied
"Good now let's get into costume" I told her
"But I didn't bring a costume" she replied as I dragged her to the bathroom adjacent to the auditorium. I had arranged for it be set up like the beach for our audition. I threw Harmony her yellow bikini with a pair of denim ripped shorts and thongs while I changed into my own black and gold star bikini with matching shorts.
"Do you think this is appropriate?" Harmony asked as she looked at her reflection in the mirror
"Yes it's no different than wearing it at the beach, Come on" I dragged her backstage and waited for our introduction
"Okay guys now we have two girls that just transferred here to audition for us today so be supportive" Mr Schue said and cued the band to start.
Both: Greetings loved ones
Let's take a journey
Harmony: I know a place
Where the grass is really greener
Warm, wet and wild
There must be somethin' in the water – I could see the amazed looks on the glee kids' faces at her voice and our outfits. These bikini's didn't leave much to the imagination
Rachel: Sippin' gin and juice
Layin' underneath the palm trees (Undone)
The boys
Break their necks
Try'na creep a little sneak peek (At us) – Now they were all opening gaping as we danced around the fake palm treesHarmony: You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the Golden Coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oooooh oh oooooh
Both: California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot – we fanned ourselves
We'll melt your Popsicle
Oooooh oh oooooh
Rachel: California girls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
Westcoast represent
Now put your hands up
Oooooh oh oooooh
Rachel: Sex on the beach
We don't mind sand in our Stilettos
Harmony: We freak
In my Jeep
Both: Snoop Doggy Dogg on the stereo (Oh oh)
Harmony: You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the Golden Coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oooooh oh oooooh
Both: California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Oooooh oh oooooh
Rachel: California gurls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
Westcoast represent
Now put your hands up
Oooooh oh oooooh
Rachel: Toned, tanned
Harmony: Fit and ready
Both: Turn it up 'cause it's gettin' heavy
Wild, wild Westcoast
Harmony: These are the girls I love the most
I mean the ones
I mean like she's the one
Rachel: Kiss her – we blew a kiss to the auidence
Touch her
Squeeze her buns
Harmony: The girl's a freak
She drives a Jeep
Rachel: and lives on the beach
I'm okay
Harmony: I won't play
I love the Bay
Rachel: Just like I love L.A.
Venice Beach
Both: And Palm Springs
Summertime is everything
Rachel: Homeboys
Hangin' out
All that ass – I shook my butt to the auidence
Hangin' out
Bikinis, tankinis, martinis
No weenies
Harmony: Just a king
And a queen-ie
Rachie my lady
Rachel: (Yeah)
Harmony: You're lookin'here baby
Rachel: (Uh huh)
Harmony: I'm all up on you
'Cause you representin' California
Rachel: (Ohhh yeahh)
Both: California gurls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Oooooh oh oooooh
California gurls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
Westcoast represent
(Westcoast, Westcoast)
Now put your hands up
Oooooh oh oooooh
(Californiaaa, Californiaaa)
California girls man
I wish they all could be
California girls
(Californiaaa) (ha ha ha ha ha)
I really wish
You all could be
California girls
(Californiaaa, girls)
After the applause died down and the guys stopped staring bug eyed at us Mr Schue spoke up.
"You're in" he told us "Now go change" a chorus of groans were heard from the guys and surprisingly some of the girls
"No need" we said in unison as we pulled our Cali glee shirts over the top
"Well let's start with this week's assignment, since that song obviously represented the two of you I want every to individually come up with a song that represents them, girls you can sit out this one it you want" he directed at us but no way was I sitting out
"Don't bother Rachel won't ever give up an opportunity to sing our neighbours back in Cali tried to sue because of her singing at all hours of the day and night" Harmony informed Mr Schue
"Excuse me for practicing and it's not like they actually sued" I defended
"Yeah only because daddy sound proofed your room, god I hope he does that here too" she silently prayed
"It's not like I'm going to be here that long just the school year" I said confidently
"Uh Rach you do know that you're only a sophomore and therefore have two years left here" she questioned, both of us had forgotten about the very interested audience
"I know dummy but I don't plan on sticking around that long, I will think of a way to get out of here" I said determinately
"Okay then everyone get to work" Mr Schue instructed.
AN: What do you think? I have a few questions for you:
1. Should Rachel join cheerio's I love the idea of her being a cheerio but I did that in another one of my fanfictions (Secret)
2. What shipping (no finchels sorry) Pezberry?
3. Any ideas how she will try to escape a year early?