Finn didn't meet Rachel's gaze as she walked into the glee room. He really didn't want to deal with her. It didn't matter that she cheated weeks ago, it hurt. Mr. Schue walked in, beaming.
"Great news, guys! I found a great way for us to practices for Regionals. There is a side competition this week in New York. Teams compete and then the winners get a five thousand dollar prize. We could use that for costumes or lighting or smoke or glitter, or whatever you guys want," Mr. Schue smiled. The kids started to chatter with pure excitement.
"So would we, like, be in a hotel?" Finn asked.
"Yes, the sponsors or the competition house the teams. I sent them our tape of our Sectionals performance. They accepted us. So get this permission slip signed. We leave Thursday night, we will decide solos Friday morning, practice all of Friday and Saturday. We'll perform on Sunday, get the results and come back on Monday," Mr. Schue explained.
"Sweet, we're missing two days of school. That's boss," Puck smiled, nodding at Rachel. Finn smiled at the thought. This would be the chance he needed to free himself from Rachel. And also free himself from his wrath at Puck. Mr. Schue went rambling on and Finn found entertainment by watching Santana dance. The pleats of her skirt would fly up and even Finn wasn't a gentleman enough not to stare. Santana sat back down and Finn put his iPod in and zoned out. When glee was over, Santana walked past him, deliberately letting her leg push against Finn's and brushing her fingers across his shoulders. Finn couldn't help it, he smiled at her actions.
Sam and Quinn walked past him, hand in hand. Finn couldn't help but feel so jealous about how healthy and normal their relationship was. Finn walked into the hallway. Santana was leaning against her locker. Her gaze met his, she smirked.
"Finnocence, you finally woke up from your daze," she rolled her eyes and shifted her arms to rest on her hips. Finn smiled impulsively.
"Sure, whatever you say," Finn shouldered his backpack.
"I wonder how the rooms for the hotel will be divided. It'd be fun if they could be co-ed. I'd love to bunk with you again," she purred before walking away.
Finn shook his head with disbelief. He really wasn't too interested in getting with her again. He was kind of in a difficult place, with Rachel having gone overboard and all. Yet, Santana seemed to make him forget about all of that.
