Big thanks to freakyXely! This chapter is for you
School had been rather uneventful, save for Rachel making it quite known how upset she was about Tina getting the solo. That girl could be such a drama queen. As soon as the final bell rang I had ran to my locker to grab my camera, letting Finn know I would meet him on the field despite his numerous offers of walking me down. I knew he had to get in his gear and I didn't want to be the cause of him being late. I practically ran down to the field, not sure on exactly what time the practice was starting. The boys were just filing out on to the field for warm-ups when I arrived.
"Madison, great. If you give me just a few minutes with the guys, we'll get them together for group shots or whatever." Coach waved me over. I nodded and just started snapping pictures of the guys for candids. After about fifteen minutes I took a break to look around, mainly trying to ignore the glares I was getting from the Cheerios practicing nearby. It wasn't until Coach Tanaka called the boys to huddle up that I noticed Kurt.
"Hey, what are you doing here?" I asked walking over.
"Minor slip-up at home. My dad thinks I am on the team so I need to make that happen." I nodded. It was only recently that he told me he was gay. Aside from me, Mercedes was the only other person who knew. "What are you doing here?"
I held up my camera, "Coach needed someone to take photos for yearbook."
"Speaking of, I need new headshots if you don't mind. Saturday morning around ten okay?" I nodded smiling. He was such a great model and it was so easy to take amazing pictures of him.
"MADISON!" I flinched as Coach yelled my name and waved me over.
"See you later." I jogged over holding my camera carefully.
"Alright boys listen up! Madison here is going to be taking pictures of the team today, tomorrow and at Friday's game got it? Don't give her a hard time or you'll sit out of the game." He threatened and I flinched. I knew that was gonna bite me in the ass. There were grumbles and Coach walked off to the side.
"Um, okay I was wondering if I could get you guys in formation first?" I asked fiddling with the strap around my neck.
"What the hell do you know about formation?" Puck scoffed.
"Dude, chill out." Finn hit him in the shoulder. "Alright guys let's do as she says." I smiled at Finn gratefully as they all got in formation, some on the sidelines. We did a few change ups, some players taking place of others. I snapped a couple individuals then gathered them and Coach Tanaka for a group photo. I snapped a couple quickly, well aware that this was taking a lot of their practice time.
"Okay, I'm done for today." I capped the camera.
"Thanks Madison." The coach patted my back causing me to take a few steps forward. "Alright boys since we are 0 and 12 with our kicker this kid here wants to try out." He jerked his thumb in Kurt's direction. Kurt took his place on one side of the field and hit play on the stereo he brought. He started dancing to Beyonce's "Single Ladies" then kicked the ball sending it right through the goal posts. I started cheering, jumping up and down. The minute I noticed the team watching me I grew silent and coughed. "Can you do that every game?" The coach asked Kurt.
"If I can have my music."
"If you can kick like that, you can wear a tutu for all I care." I held in another squeal waiting until the coach and players walked away to run and hug Kurt tightly.
"That was amazing!"
"I know." He smiled.
"Coach!" I yelled. He turned to face me. "Seeing as theirs a new member, I think we need one more team shot.
"You got it."
We won the game by a point scored by Kurt. Amidst all the screaming and cheering I couldn't help but notice Puck's face when as he watched Quinn and Finn. I shrugged it off and celebrated with the rest of Glee who had come to support Kurt.
"I told him." Kurt stated as we walked to Glee the follow Monday.
"Told who what?" I asked completely confused.
"I told my dad about me." I stopped and looked at him.
"What did he say?"
"He knew. He's known since I was a kid and asked for sensible heels." He laughed a little.
"I'm proud of you Kurt." I hugged him quickly before we had to rush to Glee. We were all just sitting around talking when Mr. Schue asked us to quiet down.
"Hey guys, let's give a big Glee welcome to our three new members fresh off their big win on Friday night. Noah Puckerman, Matt Rutherford and Mike Chang. Regionals, here we come." We all contained our surprise and welcomed the, quietly. "Let's start today with "Tonight" from West Side Story. Tina? Show us what you got." Tina looked at Rachel then stepped forward smiling. Not even a second later Rachel was out the door. Thankfully Glee went off without another hitch as we continued practice, including our new members.
I was at my locker grabbing my bag and camera so I could finish editing the rest of the pictures for Coach. I turned to leave when I ran right into Puck's chest, knocking me right to my feet.
"Geez, watch where you're going." He snapped. I clenched my teeth together so I wouldn't say anything back. I started off towards the doors again. "Hey! I need to tell you something." I turned.
"What?" I sighed.
"Coach wanted to talk to you." I guess going home would have to wait. I stalked past Puck ignored his footsteps that fell in sync with mine once he caught up.
"I can find my own way."
"Yea, well lucky for you Coach wanted to see me too." I rolled my eyes. We walked in silence the rest of the way. Entering Coach Tanaka's office once again I sat opted to stand in front of his desk rather than sitting. Puck just plopped himself right in a seat.
"Ah, good. Madison I just wanted to let you know that the tutoring I asked you about will start tomorrow before Glee practice."
"Oh ok, who will I be tutoring?"
"Noah Puckerman." My heart dropped and I stared at Puck. His face masked the same dread that was placed on mine.