A/N: Hello and welcome back to SWR! I'm glad a lot of you read it, it's a good feeling. So let's get going. Also I'd like to wish the best to Lea Michele and the Glee cast. Rest in Peace Cory, you were all kinds of awesome. :'(
I don't own Glee, just the story. Hope you enjoy!
"Kurt I don't think this is going to work and on top of that I feel ridiculous" Rachel explained as she and her friend made their way through the student parking lot. They were dressed for the first spirit week theme, which was Pajama Day. Yes you heard right, it was Pajama day and Rachel was now walking in a public area with a new pair of pajamas that Kurt insisted she wear.
"I can't believe we're doing this, how come you get to wear your regular pajamas but I have to wear these" Rachel asked pointing to herself. When she and Kurt had gone shopping to get a new pair of pajamas for Monday, she was expecting him to use his excellent fashion skills to pick out this stunning, amazing set of pajamas that would catch the eye of the one she hoped would soon be hers. But when he presented her with the "sure fire" winner Rachel thought that Kurt had lost his mind.
"Rachel, think with me for a minute, generally speaking you wear argyle, those skirts and knee high socks on a daily basis, right" Kurt asked as they ascended the concrete steps to the front of the school.
"Normally I would be appalled about you and insulting my general fashion style, but since you seem to be trying to make a point, I'll let it slide for now, so please continue" Rachel said as they entered the doors.
"Well, since you dress that way, Santana will expect you to wear some argyle related, but with this lovely piece, she'll have to do a double take, just to see if she's looking correctly" Kurt said gesturing to the girl as they approached Kurt's locker, luckily Rachel's was next to his.
"But Kurt, I don't even like Elmo, I liked big bird better" Rachel pouted, suddenly he shushed at her in the most dramatic way.
"Don't let anyone ever hear you say that, or you'll be burned at the stake" Kurt whispered harshly, causing the tiny brunette to roll her eyes.
"Besides, Santana loves Elmo" Kurt grinned. Yes Rachel was wearing Elmo pajamas. They were a long sleeve button up shirt and long pants set that had Elmo's head all over the sleeves and pants. But to top it off, Kurt had gotten her Elmo slippers, and it took Rachel all she had to keep from slipping on the tile floors.
"Does she really" Rachel asked intrigued and a little excited that she learned something new about the Latina.
"That's right and speaking off, look who is coming down the hall" Kurt said. Rachel turned and saw Santana walking down the hall. She was wearing army camouflage colored sleeping shorts and a black top that humorously said 'I protect and serve for sleep' in white letter. Though she wasn't wearing slippers like Rachel and a few other dozen students, she was wearing those fluffy socks that allowed you to slide around in them. They were black like her shirt but they had a little bit of camouflage spots here and there. She was walking with Brittany, seeing as Quinn didn't come to school until a little bit later, and both Rachel and Kurt smiled at Brittany's rather unusual, yet predictable pajamas. Like Rachel she was wearing a long sleeve button up shirt, but that's where the similarities ended. Yes she had a long sleeve, but she, like Santana, was wearing sleeping shorts. Her top was light blue that had cats wearing a night gown with a matching cap while they slept on a crescent moon. And her shorts were hot pink with Hello Kitty dressed as a rock star holding a guitar. Though she didn't care much for Elmo, Rachel secretly loved Hello Kitty, so her inner obsession kicked in and she rushed over to the tall blonde.
"Oh my goodness Brittany, I love your pajama shorts" Rachel said excitedly, temporarily forgetting Santana's existence. So she failed to notice the look of irritation on the Latina's features, and just a hint of sadness.
"You like Hello Kitty" Brittany asked pleasantly surprised.
"I love her, she's the cutest thing ever" Rachel giggled, causing Santana to roll her eyes and finally cut in.
"Yeah, Hello Kitty is cute as hell, but seriously Berry, I Elmo, what are you six" Santana asked snidely. Rachel felt her heart drop a bit at the Latina's words. Had Kurt been wrong about Santana's likes and dislikes? Suddenly Brittany broke Rachel out of her fast approaching bubble of defeat, by scoffing.
"Sanny, you love Elmo; you still have that Elmo doll I gave you on your tenth birthday "Brittany said causing the short brunette's eyes to widen in slight surprise. Then without warning Santana huffed irritatedly and stormed off, leaving a confused blonde and brunette, along with a secretly amused Kurt Hummel.
"Well that was strange, but seriously Brittany I really do like your pajamas they really bring out your wonderful personality" Rachel said sincerely.
"Thank you Rachie, well I better go, who knows what Sanny will do if I'm not there, see you later Rachie" Brittany smiled brightly before hugging the diva and skipping off in the direction Santana had went. Once gone, Kurt came walking up to Rachel clapping his hands slowly.
"Bravo my little Diva, you did well" Kurt said with a proud smile. Rachel furrowed her brows in confusion. All she had done was talk to Brittany about her pajamas and compliment her. What could she have possibly done?
"But Kurt, I didn't do anything" Rachel said clearly clueless from the actual effect she had created on Santana.
"That's okay, don't worry about it for now, let's get to class, I already got your stuff for you" Kurt said handing Rachel her things before the two headed off, but not without Rachel unceremoniously slipping and falling on her behind due to the lack of traction in her slippers. And like any best friend would do, Kurt laughed at her expense for a good twenty seconds before helping the slightly embarrassed girl up.
"Shut up" Rachel growled before stomping, to the best of her ability, to her first period. Luckily for her Kurt wasn't in that class. But she did have a few of her other glee friends in there. Upon entering the door she immediately found who she was looking for. Tina, who was wearing regular clothes she remembered the Asian girl calling her during the weekend and telling Rachel that she wasn't to participate for Monday's theme. But for the rest of the week she would.
Next was Puck, he was a white tank top and a pair of jeans. But since she's known the boy for a long time, she knew that Puck usually slept in his boxers, but since he couldn't exactly come to school in his underwear, he wore jeans. Rachel chuckled as she went to seat next to them. They shared Marine science the first period of the day, so they shared a lab table.
Later that morning, Rachel saw Kurt talking to Mike and Sam. She laughed as she saw what the two boys were wearing. Sam was wearing an Angry Bird pajama set, while Mike wore a Perry the Platypus pajama set.
"Anyway, when we started to go to first period she slipped" Kurt chuckled, making the other two to do the same. That is until Sam saw Rachel glaring and he elbowed Mike and coughed as a warning of Rachel's oncoming presence.
"Gentlemen, how do you do" Rachel asked obviously aware of Kurt spilling about her embarrassing moment this unfortunate morning. Kurt went rigid, already knowing he had been caught, and both Sam and Mike took this moment to make their escape.
"So other than laughing at my expense, would you mind telling me if you noticed anything different with Santana at all, because I haven't seen her since earlier this morning" Rachel said with a raised expectant brow. Kurt slowly turned to face his friend with a semi guilty smile before clearing his throat.
"Well one of my many gossip moles did inform me that they saw Santana ranting to Brittany about something, but they couldn't get any details since the bell had rang" Kurt said shrugging. Rachel sighed,
"Well, that's something I suppose, well come on lets head to class, I do believe we share a class with Santana this period" Rachel smiled before walking with Kurt to gym.
After getting changed, Rachel jogged into the gym. She was about the third girl out, but Kurt had yet to come out of the boy's locker room. Santana was talking to some of the other girls in the locker room, at least that's what Rachel saw while she was leaving. But she didn't mind too much. She just wished Santana wasn't talking to Bailey Johnson. Rachel had heard confirmed stories about the raven haired girl and her constant flirting. She had heard that Bailey had her eyes on Santana now, so she was a little worried. Bailey was a beautiful girl, which Rachel hated to admit, even to herself. She sighed as her gym coach came out with all her kind and gentle presence. Rachel liked and respected Coach Mason very much. She was a fun gym teacher despite being in her late sixties.
"Afternoon Rachel, did you get your warm up laps in yet" Coach Mason asked as she snapped Rachel out of her thoughts.
"Oh, no I haven't started them yet, sorry coach" Rachel said lightly blushing. The elder woman chuckled,
"No need to apologize my dear, just get going I have a game for you all to play today" Coach mason called as Rachel took her start. Kurt soon joined her after she finished her first lap, and they ran in a synchronized manner.
"So any sign of your object of affection" Kurt asked through small breaths of air.
"Unfortunately not, the last time I saw her was in the locker room, but she was talking to Bailey" Rachel huffed as they rounded a corner.
"Bailey Edwards?" Kurt questioned, Rachel shook her head,
"No the other Bailey, Bailey Johnson" Rachel growled.
"Easy tiger, I'm sure they were just talking" Kurt said as they slowed to a stop. They were required to run three laps and they had quickly finished.
"Bailey doesn't just talk Kurt and you know it" Rachel said suddenly growing irritated.
"Outta the way Berry I wants to get my laps in" she heard a familiar voice call, but just before she could register a proper thought about who actually said that to her, she automatically said,
"You can go around, I doubt there's any excuse for wanting to slack off in gym" she then froze as the voice finally registered in her head. She froze in place and turned to see Santana looking at her with a raised brow. Kurt kept looking from between the two of them, Rachel chuckled nervously, but Santana still just stood there.
"Huh, no one's spoken to me like that before" Santana said sounding either impressed or surprised; she eyed Rachel, then moving on, once out of hearing range Kurt tapped Rachel's shoulder.
"You just talked back to Santana, and lived, nicely done" Kurt said impressed. Rachel said nothing, but she did blush a little bit, when Santana passed her by, she saw how beautiful Santana's eyes were.
When the day had finally ended, everyone went to the choir room excited for their glee instructor to see what they had decided to wear. When everyone was there, Mr. Shue had yet to show up yet.
"He's probably talking to Lady Doe eyes" Santana said as she sat down in her seat. She adjusted her fuzzy socks since they had slipped a bit before.
"Actually Santana I was in the office talking to the secretary, she needed my attendance sheet from yesterday since I forgot to give it to her before I left" Mr. Shue said with a smile on his face as he walked into the room.
"Whatever" Santana said a little embarrassed from being overheard. Rachel giggled at her, causing Santana to glare weakly at her.
"Well you guys, I'm impressed with all your pajama choices, but Tina, Lauren, why didn't you dress up" Mr. Shue inquired looking at the two normally dressed girls.
"Look I don't do spirit week okay, its dumb" was Lauren's answer with a careless shrug.
"I didn't want to do today's theme, but I'll be doing the rest of the week" Tina promised.
"Fair enough, I appreciate your honesty, now for the rest of you, I'd like you all to line up in the middle of the room and I'll check out your outfits" Mr. Shue said gesturing to where he was currently standing. Once everyone was lined up, he quickly did his evaluation with the occasional comment. Once he finished he told everyone to sit down again so he could announce who got how many points today.
"Okay first we have Brittany, you get six points, being the highest, for staying in your pajama's all day, being creative with your Hello Kitty and sleeping cats, though both being to separate, you used your love for cats to a good advantage, that and you have a stuffed cat in your arms, so that's an extra point" Mr. Shue said with a wink making Brittany clap her hand and bounce with joy. Santana smiled at her as well as a few others. As he went down the line, Sam and Mike had gotten five points for their pajama choice.
Quinn wore blue and white plaid pajama set with a white robe and curlers in her hair. She got six points for the curlers and making Mr. Shue laugh. Santana and a few others got four points, though he did agree with the words on Santana's shirt. Kurt and Rachel got four points as well, but Rachel felt like she should have got another point or two since she had to wear Elmo slippers all day. She fell once and practically ice skated the rest of the day. But there was still four days left. She could win this. And get Santana's attention.
A/N: Sorry that took a while, work kept me busy, and losing Cory hit me hard too. But I'm gonna keep writing. See you next time.