After rehearsal, Artie caught up to Tina, who was on her way home.

"Hey Tina, I'll walk you home. " Artie said, smiling.

"Oh… Artie you don't have to. I'm perfectly capable of getting home myself."

"No it's okay. I want to." Artie replied.

"Well, if you're sure." Tina reluctantly agreed.

The journey to Tina's house was quiet. Artie couldn't understand why Tina wasn't talking to him.

"Hey Tee, are you okay? You're awfully quiet." Artie asked

"What? Oh sorry. I'm fine, just a little tired I guess."

"Tee, I know you better than that. Something's bothering you. Tell me what's wrong."

"NOTHING, I'm fine. Really." Tina insisted.

"Tee…"

"Ok fine, maybe I'm not ok. I just can't stop thinking about what Puck said about you and those girls." Artie understood. He took her hands into his.

"Tina, you're worrying too much. There's only one person for me, and that's you." Artie reassured her.

"You say that now, but what'll happen when those Cheerios and other girls throw themselves at you? You can't say you'll be unaffected by it."

"Don't worry Tina. It'll be fine. I promise." Artie kissed her forehead. Tina just shrugged. Somehow, she didn't seem convinced.

That night, Artie slept very well, while Tina couldn't sleep, no matter how much she tried to. Puck's words just kept replaying in her head. Dude, you know how many chicks will be following you around now? Look at you, you're a babe magnet. Tina didn't like the idea of girls flirting with Artie, HER Artie.

Her suspicions were confirmed the next day when she arrived at school. Indeed loads of girls were throwing themselves at the "new" Artie. Tina sighed and headed for her locker.

Artie, did not seem to like these girls crowding around him.

"Girls, please, as much as I am flattered, please stop crowding. I have a girlfriend you know."

"Who? That Asian gothic chick? You could do so much better than her, like me for example." One Cheerio said.

"Yeah, you're popular now Artie, who needs her? You have so many better girls to choose from. Why choose her when you have all of us to choose from?" Another girl said.

Artie was about to reply when a loud voice cut him off. "HEY! LEAVE ARTIE ALONE!" That didn't sound like Tina. Artie thought.

Nope. As it turns out, it was Santana, who was the new head cheerleader, after the whole Quinn baby gate drama.

"If I catch any of you Cheerios flirting with Artie, I swear I'll kick you off the team. Not that Coach Sylvester wouldn't do it herself." Santana was a very intimidating head cheerleader. No one dared to mess with her. The Cheerios instantly scattered. Santana smiled.

"As if I didn't already know who was flirting with you." Santana looked at Artie.

"Umm… thanks Santana."

"No problem. You may have completely changed your appearance, but you'll always be the geek in the wheelchair in Glee Club to me." Artie smiled.

"Just let me know if any of the Cheerios are giving you a rough time. A word with Coach Sylvester outta smooth things out. It's a good thing she doesn't like you. She won't allow any of her Cheerios to be dating the former cripple." Artie cringed at that word but thanked Santana again. Santana left to find Tina, so she could clarify things with her.

"Hey Tina!" Tina turned around to find Santana walking up to her.

"Hey Santana." Tina said softly.

"Listen, I was talking to Artie just now. I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to help Artie stay away from the Cheerios. I'm head cheerleader and I told them not to fraternize with Artie or risk being kicked off the team. Oh, and you don't have to worry about me flirting with Artie either. He's still the geeky wheelchair kid in glee club to me." Tina smiled.

"Thanks Santana."