Jack and I continued to watch the fights take place. New people and new tactics. It was pretty cool. Azimio had gotten better too. He won the first fight of the year. To say he was happy was an understatement. He was bouncing with joy, like the way I normally do when I get a solo in Glee Club.

Glee Club. It doesn't sound right anymore. I don't fight for anything in there anymore. I still get a lot of the solos, but I have been allowing Mercedes and Santana, as weird as it is, to sing solos too. Of course the first time I gave up a solo everyone looked at me as if I had grown an extra head, but it was Brittany who was the first to say something.

Flashback:

I was getting ready leave the Choir room when Brittany came up asking me if I could help her find the duck.

"Brittany, I don't really have time to help you find it. You can always ask Santana to help you. Now I must go because I can not be late to my voice lessons." The thing about voice lessons was a lie. I was late for lessons, but it wasn't for my voice.

"Oh," she sighed sadly, but continued quickly after. "have fun. Will you be at dance practice tomorrow Rachie?" She asked with a hopeful smile. Since she was smiling a small smile pushed its way onto my face too.

"I'll try, just for you Britt." She was happy with that. I could tell from the grin plastered on her face.

"Good 'cause you aren't there very much anymore and you're changing. You don't sing as much either." Damn Brittany for noticing too much.

"I'm not changing Britt. I promise. I'm just branching out. I will see you tomorrow." I left and went to my boxing classes.

End Flashback.

Of course no one knew I was taking them. Not even my dads. And I never did find out what duck Brittany was trying to find, but I did make it to my dance class and Brittany was glad I made it.

After Azimio won the fight he came up to me and asked if he did good. I don't know why he felt he needed my approval, but I was glad to give it. I was Rachel Berry after all.

"You did great Azi. You won didn't you?" He nodded quickly. He was clearly proud. "Then you obviously did good. There is no doubt you are one of the best that Underground has seen."

Azimio, Jack and I talked among our selves for a while before Azimio gave me his number and told me that he has my back. It felt good to have a new friend. I have so few it's nice to know that there are people there for me whether it's emotionally or physically. Azimio's friendship will be more physical. He even told me he's gonna defend me and stop throwing slushies at people, even if he gets slushied himself.

I don't think he knows how often he will get slushied, but I'm proud that he wants to try and stand up to our social system at McKinley. I'll be there to help every step of the way. He's going to need support after his first slushie.

"Hey Jack, I'm gonna head home now. My dads are gonna be home earlier tonight, I think. I'm kind of hoping we will finally have a family dinner."

Jack nodded in understanding. He doesn't know much of my life outside of Underground, but he knows that my dads are busy. It's not their fault that they have to work late. If they wouldn't loose their jobs for cutting their hours they would, but both of their bosses are dick heads, as my dads so eloquently put it. We haven't done anything as a family in a long time and I just want to see them for once.

"Tell me how it goes tomorrow. Okay?" I nodded to him and left.

I didn't take my car today, mainly because I didn't have money for gas, but it's nice out today so I don't really care, but walking home always sucks. It's so lonely when I'm by myself. I guess that's why I was so excited when my dads said that they were getting off early, but nothing good lasts for long. Even if it as simple as a family dinner. My phone buzzing to alert me of a new text proved just that.

Hey Sweetie, since your Dad and I are always working we wondered if we could use our extra time go on a date? We can still have that family dinner you were talking about another time. -Papa H

Sure Papa. You and Dad go have fun. See ya later.- Rae Bear

"I can't believe it. For once they have time to spend with me and they blow me off. Am I not good enough for them or what? And now I'm talking out loud to absolutely nothing in the middle of the street. Figures I'm crazy." I said into the cool evening air. I am seriously starting to doubt my sanity.

I saw a bench across the street right outside the Lima Bean coffee shop. I got a black coffee quickly and sat on the bench watching sun set in the distance while thinking to myself. I must have been deep in thought because I never noticed Brittany standing in front of me until she pinched my arm causing my coffee to spill on the sidewalk.

"Oh Rachie, I'm sorry. You just looked sad and I couldn't get you to see me. Sorry." She muttered the second 'sorry' sheepishly. I think it was one of the most adorable things I have ever seen. Then again most of the things Brittany does are adorable.

"It's okay Britt and don't worry about me. I feel fine, just thinking is all." I just lied to Brittany. I feel like such an ass, but she shouldn't have to worry about anyone else's problems.

"Don't lie to me Rachie. I have a seventh sense about feelings."

"Britt, I think you mean a sixth sense. You have a sixth sense about feelings."

"No it's seven, my sixth sense is sex." Only Brittany could say that and still be the most innocent human being I have ever met.

"Don't worry about me Britt. I'll be fine, okay?" She nodded and I got up from the bench before I continued. "I have to get home. My fathers are probably expecting me."

'Even though they aren't.' My conscious told me.

"Okay Rachie. I'll see tomorrow." She gave me a quick hug and it was the best thing I have ever felt. Better than being at top at Underground. And it was so warm and comforting. I wish I could just live in one of her hugs.

"Why did I push her away?" I asked myself. I'm so stupid.

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