Chapter 3 – Love You I Do from the Dreamgirls soundtrack


Bus Stop, After School

This day just keeps getting worse because now it's raining (it's weird for there to be rain during summer) and my bus is now more than 5 minutes late. Standing under the shelter, I wish one of my dads would come pick me up, but ever since they both started working none of them have the time to pick me up after school. I also wish that the STUPID BUS WOULD COME…

"Hey!" I turn towards the right (to whoever interrupted my thoughts) and I see someone running towards the shelter, whilst using their jacket to keep them dry from the rain. Then I realise that it's not just some boy, it's…Jesse. Jesse walks the rest of the way and stands right next to me. I try to hide my smile.

"Have I missed the bus?" Jesse asks. His clear blue eyes seem to sparkle and his hair has a few droplets of rain. Then, suddenly he gives me a confused look. Oh, shit! He's talking to me. Quick, say something smart.

"Ummm…oh…" I stammer, trying to remember what he asked. "No, it's just really late." Did I sound stupid? I look down, biting my lower lip. He laughs. He's got a cute laugh. I look back up at him and ask

"Why are you laughing?" He stops laughing and smiles instead.

"I'm just really happy that I didn't miss the bus because the next one comes 30 minutes later." He looks me up and down and extends his hand and say "I'm Jesse." I shake his hand.

"I'm Rachel Berry."

"Rachel Berry? The same Rachel that sang Don't Rain On My Parade at Sectionals?" I nod my head.

"Yes, that's me"

"I saw you sing. You were amazing but you lack Barbara's emotional depth."

Before I can answer him, I hear honking noise that startles me. I look up and see that the bus is already here. The bus driver opens the door and shout

"Are you two getting on?" Jesse walks inside but I hesitate, because I'm taking in the conversation Jesse and I had. I finally talked to him. I TALKED TO HIM!

"Rachel, are you getting on?" Jesse asks. I smile and step on the bus. This day might end well.