Blaine's POV
Our first week of glee club went pretty well if I can say so myself. I mean, I am just beginning this whole thing, so I guess it was alright.
But towards the end of the week, one thing becomes quite clear:
We NEED new recruits.
We only have 5 members, and I remember Mr. Shue ranting about we need 12 members to compete at Sectionals. And the more people you have, you will probably do better.
More ranges. More dance combos. More talent. MORE OPPORTUNITIES.
That's what this club needs.
Tomorrow, that will be my goal:
Newer New Directions members.
"I just don't understand, Kurt. How come I see so many people dancing, singing, rapping, etc., out in the hallway or in classes, or at lunch, or wherever, and none of them join the one club where you can do just that?" I ask my husband.
"Look, Blaine, we've done this before. Everyone knows that glee club is, well, a club of losers. We got tossed around and treated like trash for years, even after we won nationals or did something amazing."
"So you're saying that nobody will join because glee club is lame? I know that already Kurt! But it's not lame!"
"We know that, and other glee kids know that, but everyone else...not so much. I mean, most kids nowadays only care about what others think about them. If you're in a club that people think is meant for losers, full of losers, that do stuff losers do, then people will think of them as losers too."
"UGH!" I collapse on the couch, exhausted from my pacing. Kurt was right, putting a couch in the choir room office was a brilliant idea. "What can we do to recruit new members? I thought since McKinley is now an arts school that people would be dying to join this club, but they're not. When Sam had this job last year, before he got that huge job out in LA, kids would line up all the way down the hall way to even step into that room! What happened?"
"Things change. People and their opinions change. Back when people liked us occasionally during glee club, it would only last a few weeks, days even. You can't expect them to love and want to join glee club forever."
"I know, Kurt, I know. It's just so hard sometimes."
"I know it is, Blaine, but that's why you have friends to help you. Now whenever Sam had a problem with the glee club, he always said he would do one thing-ask a question:
'What would Mr. Shue do?'"
"What would Mr. Shue do? How would I know what he would-" I stop my angry rant when an idea pops into my head. "Kurt! You're a genius!" I peck him on the forehead.
"Where are you going?" he asks as I stride out the door and into the hall.
"To do exactly what Mr. Shue would do."
"Okay, we're here. What's the emergency?" Tina asks, as she, Artie, a very pregnant Rachel, Jesse, and Mercedes come through the front doors of the school. We make our way back to the choir room.
"Glee Club. We need new recruits-" I start.
"Whoa whoa whoa okay hold up. You're not gonna make us do something crazy, stupid, or dangerous, are you?" Mercedes interrupts.
"Well...this is what I'm thinking." We all gather into a huddle next to the new choir room piano, thanks to Principal Shue, and I whisper the plan to them.
Later on, in glee club after school...
"Everyone, I have some important guests here today. Meet the old New Directions!" I announce, gesturing to the small group of people next to me. A slow, unsure clap echoes throughout the room.
"Hey, we aren't that old!" Artie says, earning a small giggle from Fauna.
"No, you're not, but these are the next generation of the New Directions!" I gesture to the five kids in front of me sitting in their plastic school chairs.
"That's it? 5 people?" Jesse asks. "That's sad..." Rachel hits his arm, telling him to stop.
"It's a start, and a talented one if I may add." I say. Rachel steps forward, her classic, excited grin plastered on her face.
"Wow, lots of different groups in this room. Well, in case you don't know me, I'm-"
"Rachel Berry! Broadway actress! Graduate of NYADA! Tony award winner, multiple times. TV actress! Movie Actress! And, my role model!" McKayla jumps out of her chair and announces to everyone. She runs up to Rachel, grabs her hand, and kneels in front of her. She kisses her hand. "It is an honor to make your acquaintance." Rachel smiles, while the rest of us have creeped out expressions on our faces.
"See? If only all of my other fans treated me this way." She tells us and helps McKayla up. "So, McKayla, what would you say if we preformed a song together?"
I seriously thought that McKayla head was going to blow right of her body and fly around the room like a balloon.
"It would be a dream come true!" She cries. I know that once Rachel has set her mind to something, there's no changing it, so all of us sit down as Rachel cues Brad, who still works here, and the rest of the band. They sing the full version of You Make my Dreams Come True, which the Glee club has already sung, but in a mash-up.
I have to admit, watching this crazy pink mini Rachel and pregnant Rachel dancing and singing around the choir room is quite entertaining. McKayla is so much like Rachel, a born performer. I just hope the rest of the glee kids can do the same.
"You make my dreams-" The two sing together before Rachel stops, letting McKayla hit a classic, song ending high note.
"TRUE!" McKayla surprises all of us in the choir room. The music stops and I get on my feet, applauding loudly.
"That was amazing you two. Now, if the rest of us can pick a song a perform it during the lunch periods, I believe that we could get new members."
"I love the idea." McKayla says. The rest of kids agree too.
"Okay, let's get started."
During lunch the next day, the New New Directions perform Work from Rihanna, one of the most popular songs of the year.
Singing to the appeal of the people is a great way to encourage new members.
"So, McKinely High, we don't just sing show tunes and classics, but also some of your favorite and most popular songs. So, who wants to join?"I ask into the mic after the group has finished performing. A boy walks up to me.
"No one gives a damn about your 'gay' club!" He throws the slushie in my face.
Great.