Chapter 2;
Previously:
He hit a button and lights came on around him. Rachel blinked at the sudden brightness and then noticed who he was. "Oh my god…You're…"
Jesse's POV:
I smiled at her facial expression; it was so cute how she didn't expect this coming. "Oh my god…You're Jesse St James. The male lead of Vocal Adrenaline" I nodded. "But how do you know me?" I chuckled slightly. "Well, I was there when your show choir was performing in Sectionals" I smiled. "You were watching New Directions" Her face lit up with surprise and awe. "Every year I go to Sectionals and watch the competition" I stepped closer to her. "And I just happened to see you. Your solo of 'Don't rain on my parade' was flawless" Rachel took a deep breathe and grinned. "Except you lacked the emotion from the original" I took her hand in mine. Her smile faltered but my smile stayed.
"I'm sorry Jesse, but I can't do this" Her hand slipped away from mine and I frowned. "Why not?" I asked and tilted my head to the side. "I am dating someone already" I narrowed my eyes. The worst possible thing that could happen, I thought. "Well, where is your boyfriend at this moment in time?" I raised an eyebrow. She lowered her head and the shy Rachel Berry came through. "He is away for 2 nights with his football team" I took her hand in mine. "Well, that can't stop us having a friendly picnic can it?" A knowing smile spread across my face.
"N-No I guess not" She was even cuter when she stuttered. "Sit" I said and sat down on the blanket. This was going as I planned. I switched songs and the background track to 'Can't fight this feeling' came on.
"I can't fight this feeling any longer
Yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as friendship has grown stronger?
I only wish I had the strength to let it show"
She stared at me blankly for a few seconds and then beamed at me. I raised my hand and stroked her cheek gently. A slight blush appeared on her cheeks.
"And even as I wander
I'm keeping you inside
You're a candle in the window, on a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might"
"And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And Throw away the oars
Baby I can't fight this feeling anymore"
I paused the music and grinned at her. It was silent between us for a few moments. I gazed at her, wondering what she thought. "That was...That was beautiful Jesse but like I said. I have a boyfriend. And I am in no position to jeopardize that. Unless, he jeopardises it first. I'm sorry" Sadness washed over me. But the fight wasn't over, it was just beginning. Whoever her boyfriend is should watch their back…I'm fighting for Rachel too. "Well, just to let you know" I grinned. "I'll be fighting for you Rachel. Twice as hard as he did to get you; nothing will stop me" I smiled.
Rachel leaned over and kissed my cheek. I smiled slightly. "Thank you Jesse. For understanding" She smiled at me. "No problem. I wouldn't want to be the one breaking up a relationship" She nodded in agreement. "I should go" I sighed. "See you around Jesse" I nodded.
I watched her leave and then tidied everything away and left too.
Next Day;
Rachel's POV:I couldn't believe that it was Jesse St James who was my secret admirer. I refused to believe it. I thought it would've been another prank to slushie me. I had a secret admirer and I couldn't tell anyone in Glee because they would all probably go crazy and make me swear not to see him.
I sighed and walked into the music room. Only the band was there. I smiled. "Hey guys can you play something for me" They nodded and I grinned. I told them which keys to place and I stood beside the piano.
"Super Trouper
Lights are gonna find me
But I won't feel blue
Like I always do
Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you
I was sick and tired of everything
When I called you last night from Glasgow
All I do is eat and sleep and sing
Wishing every show was the last show"
I grinned this was one of my favourite songs from Mamma Mia and now I had the chance to sing it. I pushed myself off of the piano and walked into the middle of the floor.
"So imagine I was glad
To hear you're comin'
Suddenly I feel alright
And it's gonna be so different
When I'm on the stage tonight
Tonight the super trouper
Lights are gonna find me
Shining like the sun
Smiling having fun
Feeling like a number one
Tonight the super trouper
Beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue
Like I always do
Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you
I grinned and walked over to the band. I continued singing and dancing.
"So I'll be there
When you arrive
The sight of you will prove to me
I'm still alive
And when you take me in your arms
And hold me tight
I know it's gonna mean so much tonight
Tonight the super trouper
Lights are gonna find me
Shining like the sun
Smiling having fun
Feeling like a number one
Tonight the super trouper
Beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue
Like I always do
Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you"
I finished and took a deep breath. From the doorway I heard clapping and turned round to see the rest of the Glee club members and Mr. Schuester standing there. I blushed. "Rachel that was great" He smiled. "Thanks, it's one of my favourite songs from Mamma Mia" I beamed.
