You're back! I hope you enjoyed chapter one as much as I enjoyed writing it. Here is chapter two. Enjoy.
PS: I own nothing but my idea and OCs...much to my dismay.
PPS: There will be a lot of Rachel bashing in this story. I'm giving you a heads up and if that offends you, go back from whence you came.

Inside Is What Matters

Throughout Spanish class, I couldn't help but steal looks at Artie. I always used to do that but today I did it even more. Artie started packing up, which meant that class would be over soon. Soon enough, the bell rang and everyone filed out of the room, leaving me and Mr. Schuester alone. "Hello, Kay. Can I help you with something?"

"Actually, you can. You see-"

"Mercedes and Kurt already told me that you were interested in joining the Glee club. I don't have class this period and I can write you a pass for your next period teacher. You can audition right now." Nothing like putting me on the spot, Mr. Schue.

"Alright, I guess. Any song?" He nodded and sat down in his chair, waiting for me to start. "Do you have a guitar, Mr. Schue?" He nodded and grabbed the guitar sitting by the chalkboard. I tuned it, making sure that it was the way I liked it and took a deep breath. Little did I know, that I was going to have more of an audience than Mr. Schue.

Artie's Point of View

She was finally joining Glee club! I think I'm going to have to thank Mercedes and Kurt later when no one was looking. Today in Spanish class was the most that I've talked to Kay and that took a lot of courage by itself. I had no idea how I was eventually going to tell her how I really felt about her. As I rolled into my next class and started to put my things down, it dawned on me that I forgot a book in Mr. Schue's class. "Excuse me?" The substitute looked up at me. "I left a book in my Spanish class. Can I go get it?" She nodded and I rolled back to Mr. Schue's class, unaware of why the door was closed in the first place. I quietly opened the door and saw Kay standing in front of Mr. Schue's desk, singing and playing the guitar.

Why can you read me like no one else?
I hide behind these words but I'm coming out
I wish I kept them behind my tongue
I hide behind these words but I'm coming out.
Put your hand between an aching head and aching world
We'll make them so jealous, we'll make them hate us.
An aching head and an aching world
We'll make them so jealous, we'll make them so jealous.
Always you make my stomach turn
And all the long drives with my friends blur.
I wish I kept them inside my mind
I hide behind these words
And think of all the places where you've been lost and then found out
in between my sheets in between the rights and the wrongs
put your hand between an aching and an aching world
we'll make them so jealous, we'll make them hate us.
An aching head and an aching world
think of all the places where you've been lost and found out.

It took every ounce of fortitude not to clap. That was amazing! I watched Mr. Schue stand up with a smile and shake Kay's hand. "Welcome to New Directions, Kay." She handed the guitar back to Mr. Schue and made her way towards the door. I quickly rolled back into the hallway, appearing as if I was casually rolling down the hall.

"Hey, Kay." She looked at me and I felt my heart beat quicken.

"Hey, Artie. What are you doing? Class started five minutes ago."

"We have a substitute. I was headed back here because I left my book in Mr. Schue's class." She pulled a book out from her bag and handed it to me. "Thanks. How did you know it was mine?"

"It was in your spot, Artie. Who else would it belong to?" I laughed and tried to hide my embarrassment by looking down at the ground. "Want me to walk back with you, Artie?"

"Sure." I went to put my hands on my wheels but Kay stopped me.

"Give your hands a rest, Artie. I'll push. Unless, you don't want me to."

"No! I mean, you can push." I felt my face get hot when she smiled at me and started to push me towards the classroom. "So, how did it go with Mr. Schue?"

"I'm in."

"Really? That's great, Kay. I guess I will see you after school today."

"Yup. Just as a heads up, I'm extremely nervous when it comes to social groups."

"You'll be fine. There are a few people that you have to watch out for though."

"Like who?"

"Well, Puck for one." She stopped pushing me when I said Puck so I turned my head to see what was wrong. Her face looked paper white and she looked really scared. "What's wrong, Kay?"

"Huh? Yeah, I'm fine. W-w-who else should I watch out for?" I knew something was wrong but I didn't want to push the subject. Hopefully, Glee club will make it so that we can get close enough to be able to tell each other when something is wrong.

"Rachel Berry. She tends to talk about herself and her amazing talent, a lot. Actually, when anyone gives her a chance to talk she usually talks about herself. Never thought I would meet someone as self centered as her." Kay resumed her position and started to push me back to the class again. We made it to the classroom and headed inside. The substitute barely looked up so we just took our places at our desks. There was really no point coming to class because all the sub did was take attendance and read a book she brought with her. I rolled myself back to Kay's desk, hoping to be able to talk to her some more. She was currently doing something that didn't really look like school work; it looked more like work for a job. "What are you doing, Kay?"

"Work." She didn't look up as she answered, causing me to frown.

"What kind of work? If you don't mind me asking, of course." She looked up at me as she finished what looked like a very complex math problem.

"I don't mind. It's something for my dad's company. They're working on some new technology and kind of asked me to take the lead on it."

"Wow. That's...amazing. They trust a high schooler?"

"Considering the idea was mine in the first place, Artie, yeah they do. I'll tell you about it when it's finished. That okay?" I nodded and smiled at her. Just when I thought Kay couldn't get any more amazing, I find this out. I had better tell her how I feel and fast.

-FIN-

That's it for this chapter. If you're wondering what song Kay was singing, it was Fall Out Boy's 'It's Not A Side Effect of The Cocaine, I'm Thinking It Must Be Love.' I love that song and it suited how Kay feel about Artie. Sorry about the fizzly ending. Hope ya'll enjoyed it. Next chapter will be up soon.