Hey guys thanks for your kind comments for my first chapter. I will continue you with this storyline. I am glad you guys like it. Hope you enjoy this next chapter.

Prologue: In My Life

"AND THE WINNER OF THIS YEAR'S NATIONALS IS…" the announcer yelled out. There was silence in the entire room. All eyes were on the announcer on the stage.

Rachel grasped the hand of the person who was right next to her, but blushed when she found it was the hand of Will Schuester. The surprising thing was that he didn't seem to notice it and kept looking at the announcer. Rachel's heart fluttered with such nerve-racking anticipation. It didn't matter who the winner was. She knew that she had sung her heart out on that stage and that was all that mattered.

"NEW DIRECTIONS OF WILLIAM MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL!"

Everyone in the Glee Club shouted for joy. Rachel's heart did twenty back flips. She turned and hugged Will first. Though it lasted a few seconds, she felt that it was the longest seconds of her life. She wanted it to last longer before Will pulled away. He had an awkward grin on his face. "Congratulations," he told Rachel before he turned around to congratulate the other members. All the members of Glee went up to the stage to collect their trophy with their face held high and a smile on their faces.

"Babe, we did it," Finn said to Rachel with a guffaw.

She did it. Rachel and her Glee club won Nationals. Why wasn't she as happy or excited as the others? Why was she feeling this ping of sadness in her heart? Though she and the other Glee members just won Nationals, a part of Rachel felt something towards Will. She wanted to tell him…she longed to tell him. Rachel turned to find Will, but noticed that Will had a surprising look of sadness in his eyes. It was as if she could feel what he was feeling at the moment. It was a strange, yet deep connection she felt, but she wonders if Will feels the same. She wanted to go talk to him, but the other Glee members pulled her back to take pictures for the newspapers. As Nationals came to a close, the other Glee members were prepared for Rachel's birthday at a local NYC joint, but as they were exiting, Rachel was approached by a man.

"Rachel Berry?" the man asked her.

"Yes, this is her," Rachel replied. Rachel turned to Finn and told him that she will catch up with them at the restaurant in a bit.

"Are you sure?" Finn asked, "I honestly don't think you should go by yourself in New York City this late."

"It's all right. I'll go with Mr. Schue later," Rachel answered. With that, Finn nodded and left with the others. Rachel turned back to the man.

"My name is Mark Hutz. I am a Broadway director. I take it you've heard of me"

"Of course Mr. Hutz," Rachel started, "It's always been a hobby of mine to research the who's who in Broadway. I mean, I just don't see pictures of you on Wikipedia, but I-I know about y-you. Hope that doesn't sound too creepy"

"No worries. Well, if you know about me, I'm pretty sure you heard that I am putting on a Wicked show and I would like for you to come audition. After hearing your voice up there, I want you to audition for the role of our leading lady. I'm positive you'll get it if you sang like you did earlier tonight"

Rachel stood there, awe-struck. Her dreams were finally coming true. She was going to be a Broadway star.

"Well, here's my card of my office number. If you have any questions, you can talk to my receptionist. Auditions will start in two weeks," Mark said while handing Rachel his card. "Take care," he said as he walked towards the exit.

Rachel literally waltzed around the building. She didn't see Will anywhere when she gathered her stuff. Thinking that he already left, she walked outside. She was planning on heading towards the restaurant when she noticed Will sitting on a bench. He was just sitting there in deep thought.

"Hey Mr. Schue, we're heading to an Italian place for some dinner. It's off Broadway. Wanna come with?" Rachel asked Will.

Will looked at Rachel and answered, "Sure. It is your birthday after all. You need someone. I mean, s-someone to walk with obviously. I wouldn't want you going in New York City alone at night. " Rachel smiled brightly as Will stood up and they began to walk towards the restaurant.

There was tension between the both of them as they walked towards the restaurant. They were about several blocks off, so Rachel decided to take the opportunity to talk to Will.

"Mr. Schue" Rachel began.

"Yes," Will replied looking at Rachel.

"Is something wrong?" There was uneasiness in Will and Rachel felt it.

"Oh, it's nothing. I guess I'm just sad that this is the last time you guys will perform as a Glee club. I'm going to miss you guys"

Rachel could see Will's eyes become misty. Rachel reached over and placed her arms around Will's shoulder. Even though she wasn't tall, she still managed to.

"I'm going to miss you too, Mr. Schue," Rachel said, "You've been an awesome teacher to all of us. All the good times and memories, how I wish I can bring them back."

"Yeah, me too Rach." Rachel gasped at Will's pet name for her. It was the first time he'd ever used it. Then an idea came into her head. Out of impulse, she began to sing to Will:

There are places I remember

All my life though some have changed

Some forever not for better

Some have gone and some remained

All these places have their moments

With lovers and friends

I still can recall

Some are dead and some are living

In my life I've loved them all

Rachel could see Will looking at her eyes. It was the same look that he gave her during their duet of Endless Love at least the look that made develop feelings for him. It was also the same look Will gave to her earlier when he told her that she was already a star. It was the look that made Rachel feel that everything was going to be all right. Then Will proceeded to sing the second verse.

But of these friends and lovers

There is no one compares with you

And these memories lose their meaning

When I think of love as something new

Rachel and Will began to sing together as one voice with such feeling, intensity, and harmony, never breaking their gaze:

Though I know I'll never lose affection

For people and things that went before

I'll know I'll often stop and think about them

But in my life…

There was a pause here. Rachel and Will both knew they could not complete the next verse without it meaning something, especially to Rachel. They had arrived at the restaurant but Will and Rachel did not enter. It was an awkward silence as Will and Rachel looked at each other. No words were spoken but they were both thinking the same. They both had the desire to complete the verse, but they both could not bring themselves to say it. Rachel was about to break the concentration and speak, but Will pulled away and left Rachel standing at the restaurant by herself. Rachel felt as if her world just collapsed on her. She was on the verge of tears, looking at Will walking away.

As Will walked away, it seemed that both of their minds switched to only one thought.

I love you more

I hope that was a good read for you guys. The song is "In My Life" by the Beatles if you guys were interested. For reading this whole chapter (hopefully lol) I will hint that in the next chapter, Rachel will confront Will and there will be some results. Thanks for reading again. Til next time!

Oh for those of you who are wondering why these chapters are still prologue, you will find exactly why in the next chapter. Well, actually in the next two chapters.