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I'd like to thank all my readers who took the time to read my story and review it. Thanks so much everybody, I'm glad you enjoyed it. A special thanks to Heartless Harlot who inspired this fic.
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Well I'm glad you all enjoyed my first chappie. I hope you enjoy the second one as well.
Onward.
(AN: I just noticed some mistakes, so i corrected them. If anything looks different to you readers it's because I changed the chapters. Sorry)
Rachel Berry was walking briskly to her favorite music store. She couldn't keep the smile on her face. She had actually done it! She had written her very own song. She thought she would be able to find some books or sheet music that could help her write more songs. Anything to give her inspiration. She peered through the Barbra Streisand collection, Celine Dion, Lionel Richie (She couldn't help but wince at that), and David Foster.
She paused at Foster. He was supposed to be one of the most gifted song writers and music composers of their time, he's worked with all the great artists. Perhaps she would benefit from reading one of his works. She collected a biography, and a collection of songs that he had written, and also a guide he had published about writing original songs. (AN: I don't know if any of this actually exists, but it does in my story)
She collected her things and brought them to the cash register. The man behind the register smiled as he recognized her as one of his best customers.
"Hello Rachel." He chirped.
"Good Morning Winston." Rachel greeted, "How are you today?"
"Just fine Rachel." Winston answered. He glanced at her purchases. "David Foster? Not one of your usual choices."
"I just thought I'd benefit from reading his material," Rachel replied, "After all, he's worked with almost all of the greatest artists of all-time. Not to mention he's one of the biggest stars to ever hit the music industry."
Winston gave a small laugh as he bagged her purchases, "That he is, that he is. Here you go, enjoy your day."
Rachel took the bag and gave the owner one last smile, "Thank you Winston, I hope you enjoy yours as well."
She walked out of the store humming happily to herself.
'Now what should I do next?' she asked herself.
She didn't have anything else planned, and no one had ever invited her to spend the day with them.
'What else is new.' she thought to herself.
A car passed by her and she barely glance at it, but turned her head back around once she saw the bumper sticker.
Proud Parent of a Dalton Academy student
'Of Course!' Rachel thought, 'I'll go and visit Kurt!'
She hurried to her car before she stopped herself. She looked down at her wardrobe. She was once again wearing her trademark animal sweaters, a green and red plad skirt, with white stockings, and her brown pennyloafers.
'First I have to change' She had promised Kurt that she would try harder to wear clothes that were more fashionable.
'Honey, if I ever catch you wearing any of these monstrosities again, I will have no choice but to tar and feather you in the Dalton Academy parking lot.'
Rachel giggled at the memory as she got into her car and started to drive home.
(Dalton Academy)
"Alright, great session today, everbody. Meeting adjourned." Wes punched his gavel down, calling the meeting to a close. "Be sure to be at the Melodic Island in an hour."
"Have we decided what songs we're going to use on our set list?" David asked as he walked alongside Wes to the parking lot. They had made plans with soem other Warblers to meet at the Melodic Island. A popular music store, that was nearby.
"No, I still haven't figured it out." Wes said, "That's why we need to visit the music store. We're going against New Directions and Aural Intensity, they're both great contenders."
"Aural Intensity yes, New Directions I'm not so sure about." David inputed. "I mean you saw their performance at Sectionals, at best I'd say they were...okay."
"That's true, I mean the guy's voice was alright, but the girls voicewas just too weak." Wes agreed as he rummaged through his backpack for his keys, "There was nothing unique about it, her voice just wasn't strong enough to stand out."
Wes was stopped as he bumped into David. He looked up and saw David with his mouth wide open.
"David what's up?" Wes asked, nonplussed.
David seemed to have lost his ability to speak as he pointed to his front. Wes followed his finger and his eyes widened.
Coming out of a dark crimson Prius was probably the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. She had long, dark, auburn hair, a dark red spaghetti strap halter top, covered by a black leather jacket. She was also wearing black skinny jeans, and four-inch, black strapped open toe heels.
She walked confidently towards the building, oblivious to the many stares she received from the Dalton students. Some had actually stopped in their tracks to stare at her. She looked around and spotted Wes and David, she smiled and strided right towards them.
"Oh god she's coming." David finally found his voice and started fumbling with himself. "What should I do? What should I say? Wes, help me out!"
Wes gave David a subtle, but hard smack on the head. "Calm down! You have a girlfriend remember."
David's eyes widened once again as he remembered, "Oh god you're right! Don't tell Sarah!"
"Shh." Wes said as he gave his most dazzling smile, "She's almost here."
Rachel finally caught up with them. "Hello, my name's Rachel Berry, and I was wondering if you two could direct me to where I could find the Warblers"
She said it all in one breath, and it took Wes a moment to comprehend what she had just said.
"Um, yeah. We're actually a part of the Warblers." Wes said as he reached out to shake her hand, "I'm Wes and this is David. We're actually head of the council in he Warblers.."
He had hoped the last part would impress her. He couldn't help but notice how soft her hand was as he shook it.
"Great, then could you two tell me where I could find Kurt?" Rachel asked.
Wes's face almost fell, "Kurt?"
"Yes, he's a very good friend of mine, and I thought I could visit him today, since it's a Saturday, and I didn't have any other plans."
On the inside Wes visibly brightened when she said friend. "Yeah no problem. All of the Warblers are actually meeting at Melodic Island. We could give you a ride if you'd like."
"Oh no that's fine, I brought my own transportation." Rachel said, but Wes waved his arm.
"Please we insist, what kind of gentleman leaves a lady unescorted."
Finally Rachel gave in, "Well, if you insist."
Wes's smile got even bigger if possible. "Great! Just follow us, my car's right this way."
He and David led her towards his black SUV. Wes opened the front passenger door for Rachel and actually held his hand to help her into the car.
"Thank you Wes, that's very chivalrous of you." Rachel smiled.
Wes gently closed the car door and was about to walk towards the driver's seat, but David was standing in his way.
"What?" Wes asked.
David's arms were crossed and he had a smug, knowing look on his face.
"Whaaat?" Wes asked again, emphasizing the 'what'.
David held his hands up in surrender. "Nothing, nothing at all."
"Get in the car." Wes said as he walked around the front and into the driver's seat. He put the keys in the ignition and started the car. He looked at Rachel again.
"All buckled in?" he asked her.
"Yes, I'm ready." Rachel said.
"Okay then, let's go."
I know that I promised Drama in the second chapter. But something changed. This was originally going to only have two to three chapters, but I've decided to make this even longer. So please be patient! the first few chapters are going to be build-ups, and I'm still deciding on where this is going. Don't hate me please!
But special treat: Rachel will be singing in the next chapter.
ps. What do you guys think of Wes/Rachel chemistry?
I thought it would be fun to pair Rachel with one of the Warblers. Let me know what you think!
Review please!