AN: Wow so it's been a while since I've updated like anything and for that I am really sorry. I have no clue why I felt the need to give a little chapter intro down there but I did so whatever. So I loved the Big Brother episode, mainly cuz of Darren and Matt :) However not so much the disco music of this Saturday Night Glee-ver one. Oh well. Anyway sorry for the wait and any mistakes. Hope you like it.
Disclaimer: Don't own Glee. Or Louder by Charice.
Chapter 3-Loss and Gain
A chapter in which, yes you guessed it, there will be some losses and gains. Shelby loses control and Rachel gains a friend. Brittany loses her leprechaun and New Directions gains a new member. Just to name a few.
~~~~~Wednesday~~~~~
~~~~Shelby's POV~~~~
Have you ever been trapped inside your own mind? Not really in control of your own actions? Well, I am, literally. My body moves without my consent. I'm still here, aware of everything going on around me, but I can't do anything about it. She's in control of everything. Our minds are connected now. Mine and this girl; if that is what she is I'm not exactly sure. She knows everything I have ever known. On the other hand, I know her thoughts as well. They are not good and are downright sinister, but I can do nothing. She told me her name is Sabrina. And her intentions are anything but good. She is already making trouble. She moves my body ever so slightly to ensure that the books being held in a passing student's arms are now scattered on the floor. Finally we're in my room sitting at my desk. After some time alone, Finn Hudson walked in. He talks about wanting to join my glee club. Somewhere in the middle of his rant I can feel Sabrina moving me closer to him. Once I realize what's happening I try to fight it. I keep struggling, trying to will my body to not do this. My attempts are useless as I now find myself kissing the boy. I'm screaming at Sabrina, but she ignores me. She's too busy noticing someone that's in the doorway. It's a devastated and confused Quinn Fabray. She smiles with my lips as Quinn runs away. This just keeps getting worse. I can't help but think why in the world is this happening to me?
~~~~McKinley High~~~~
Will and Emma were on their way towards the teacher's lounge. Suddenly a crying Quinn ran by them. She had turned down the hall before either of them knew what had just happened. "I hope she's ok," Emma looked at Will worried.
"Me too," Will looked back at her before opening the door for her. They were almost to their normal table when Shelby bumped into Will. A chill ran up his spine and he got an unpleasant feeling in the pit of his stomach. "S-sorry 'bout that." Shelby merely glared at him and walked away.
"What was that about?" Emma asked shocked at Shelby's behavior.
Will moved his gaze from the door to his girlfriend, "I'm not sure, but it felt…wicked."
~~~~The Auditorium~~~~
Rachel had told the others she was going to the auditorium during lunch to sing. She heard the sobs before she could see who they were coming from. Finally she spotted Quinn's golden hair, "Are you okay Quinn? What's wrong?"
"Do I look okay, Man-hands?" Rachel stayed quiet. Quinn looked up, "Sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you."
Rachel nodded in understanding, "What happened, if you don't mind me asking."
"It's Finn." She spit out before thinking. If bringing the boy up hurt her, Rachel didn't show it as she sat down next to the distraught girl.
"I practically stole him from you and it was all for nothing. I'm so sorry" she cried.
Rachel shook her head, "Don't be, you saved me from wasting more time on a relationship that was built on completely unrealistic fantasies of each other. Plus I kind of did the same to you sophomore year."
Quinn's crying slowed a little and she told Rachel what happened," I went to go talk to him and I saw him go into Ms. Corcoran's room so I followed him. He told her he wanted to quit New Directions and join her club. They kissed, Rachel. Finn and Shelby kissed."
Rachel's faced scrunched up. Sure Shelby wasn't mother of the year material, but this didn't sound like her. "Ar-are you sure?"
"Yes I saw it with my own eyes. How could I be so stupid? I should have known he'd cheat. I mean he has twice before, but with a teacher and of all of them your mom."
Trying to get the image of her ex and her mother kissing out, Rachel shook her head. Quinn started crying again. Rachel wrapped an arm around her and soothingly patted her back. "Quinn, you know what I realized after Finn and I broke up?" Quinn shook her head and Rachel continued, "I realized that Finn is not worth crying over. He is a Lima Loser; I didn't see it at first but he's always been one. He is happy with just staying here in Lima and taking over Burt's garage and he is perfectly happy with dragging down one of us or someone like us down with him. But the thing is people like us are meant to go places and do better things. I'm going to be a star one day and I won't let him get in my way. And you shouldn't either. You have looks that most girls would die to have, but you are much more than that, Quinn. You are talented and smart and most of the time determined to get what you want. You could accomplish so much more than just being Finn Hudson's future trophy wife. He would just get in your way. And there will probably be other boys like him, but trust me, there is someone out there for both of us. Someone who won't want us to change and want us to be perfect because they'll think we're perfect the way we are. They will love us for who we are and they'll build us up instead of tearing us down. They won't cheat on us and constantly only think of themselves."
By the time she was finished, Rachel was out of breath. Quinn suddenly embraced her in a hug, "Thank you. I have never given you a reason to be nice to me and yet you are. And I am so sorry for everything I've done to you."
"I would be a hypocrite if I could forgive Santana and Noah and not forgive you as well. They used to torment me every day and now they are some of my best friends. And maybe someday we'll be able to be great friends as well."
Quinn smiled and wiped away any lingering tears, "I would like that."
Rachel smiled back and stood, offering her hand to help Quinn up, "Me too. Now let's go get some lunch, there's still quite a bit of time left."
The idea of singing forgotten, the girls left for the cafeteria. They entered the room together laughing. Puck, whose senses were practically specifically tuned in to Rachel, saw them first. Rachel felt his stare and smiled at him before getting in line. He figured Santana had finally noticed when he heard her choking and coughing, "What the hell?" That's exactly what he was thinking. The two girls came over to the table.
Blaine sensing the tension spoke to Quinn, "So Quinn, have you thought of any songs for the glee assignment?"
As everyone began discussing glee, Rachel mouthed a silent thank you to Blaine. The group even started throwing out ideas for Puck and Rachel's duet, though none seemed to stick. Quinn and Rachel had decided to wait to tell the others about Finn until glee. That way they could tell everyone together. They still weren't sure what they were going to do about the knowledge of Finn and Shelby's kiss. They did, however, decided that they were going to sing another song together for fun.
~~~~Later in glee club~~~~
"Alright class, today we're…where's Finn and Brittany?" Will asked.
Rachel raised her hand and he called on her. He hadn't noticed that she was sitting next to Quinn of all people until she turned to the blonde and nodded. Both girls stood and came up front. "Actually Mr. Schue, we have it on good authority that Finn is quitting New Directions and joining Shelby's club. As for Brittany, I have no clue."
"What?" Will was on full freak out mode, how was he supposed to get the ritual done when they were short a member. "You are sure?"
"I saw it myself." Quinn said with great sadness. And if everyone hadn't thought it was weird that she and Rachel had been friendly most of the day, they most certainly did when Quinn grabbed Rachel's hand as she spoke. Rachel merely gave a sympathetic smile to Quinn and let the girl use her as support.
Will groaned in frustration at the exact moment Brittany walked in, "Sorry I'm late guys, I lost my leprechaun." She walked in with a boy.
He shyly waved and spoke with an Irish accent, "Hi, I'm Rory. I'm an exchange student from Ireland. Brittany said you sing in here. I'd like to try out."
Will silently thanked The Powers. "Sure why don't you sing us a song." Everyone settled in their seats as Rory sang. He was pretty good and Will decided he was a good replacement for Finn. After welcoming the new student to the club, Will asked if anyone was ready to perform their song. He was surprised that Rachel wasn't ready, but then again she was working with Puck. Tina, Mike, and Artie are the only ones ready.
After they were done there was still some time left in class. Quinn's hand went up, "I know this is supposed to be a solo assignment, but I would really like to sing a song with Rachel."
"Sure, that's fine." Will was confused with this recent friendship, but he was grateful as well.
The girls came up front and each grabbed a mike.
(Quinn, Rachel, both)
Louder, louder, louder, louder
I'm staring out of my window
And the rain is pouring down
When you left, I was so low
But I'm not gonna drown
I don't need no shoulder (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I'm gonna be a soldier (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I just wanna feel somethin' I don't understand
I'm just gonna run right through the rain
I'm just gonna dance right through the pain
I just wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart beat louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart speak louder
Wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head
I, I am over overthinking of how to get you back
I'm checking out for the weekend
And I ain't going back
I don't need no shoulder (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I'm gonna be a soldier (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I just wanna feel somethin' I don't understand
I'm just gonna run right through the rain
I'm just gonna dance right through the pain
I just wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart beat louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart speak louder
Wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head
Oh, letting go
Yeah it feels so good, so right
Oh, all I know
Is that I let my heart beat
Heart speak louder than my louder than my
Heart beat heart speak louder than my louder than my
Heart beat heart speak louder than my louder than my louder, louder, louder, louder
I'm just gonna run right through the rain
I'm just gonna dance right through the pain
I just wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart beat louder than my head (head, head, head)
Heart speak louder
Wanna feel that rhythm, feel that drum
Let my heart beat louder
Let my heart speak louder than my head
Once they were done singing they hugged before going back to their seats. Will clapped along with the rest of the class, "Girls that was really good. If Rachel and Puck don't come up with a song soon we might just use that as the duet." He joked, which made Puck frown. Mr. Schue raised his hands in surrender. "Okay, I think we are done for the day. Please keep working on your songs."
Rachel told Quinn that if she needed anything to call or come over before they parted ways. The brunette walked over to a waiting group of nosy friends. They all gathered around her and stared expectantly at her. "What?" she asked innocently.
"Alright, spill, what's up with you and Fabray? The other day she stole your boyfriend, now today you're all best buds with her." Santana was the first to speak.
Rachel sighed and swept her eyes across her audience. She didn't want to rat Shelby out before she got to the bottom of that and had more evidence. So she decided to leave that part out without lying. Like Santana said before she was a terrible liar and they would find out. "After Quinn heard him switch glee clubs, she saw him kissing someone else. She was crying in the auditorium and I found her. We had a talk and then we went to lunch. Ok, no more questions about it. This really isn't my story to tell."
The look on her face reinforced her demand of no more questions. Puck could tell there was something she wasn't telling, but respected her wishes, "Do you wanna work on our duet?"
"That would be wonderful."
The group started to disperse. Blaine and Kurt left to go have a coffee date and Sam left to go watch his little siblings. Santana stopped the other two before she got into her car, "Hey, I thought of a song you guys could sing. I'll send you a link when I get home."
~~~~Wednesday evening, the Berry household~~~~
When Rachel and Puck got to Rachel's house they found her dads gone. There was a note on the fridge from them.
Rach- Daddy got called away on an emergency business trip I'm going with him. We'll be gone until Sunday. We left you extra money for food. Feel free to have the glee kids over, just no alcohol this time. See you soon. Love you sweetie, Dad
P.S. Hi Noah, take good care of her.
Rachel blushed at the fact that her dad seemed to know he would be here but then they had been spending almost every day together since becoming duet partners. Puck gave her a questioning look. She handed him the note. He read it over and laughed. Then they went up to her room so they could check out the song Santana was talking about. Once they listened to it and decided that they liked it they got to work. After they were done they made plans to have a glee sleepover during the weekend. Puck suggested alcohol, but Rachel vehemently protested. She argued that her dad specifically said not to and she didn't feel like having Brittany or anyone else throw up on her again. Remembering the incident Puck changed his mind and agreed with her. They pair got Chinese take-out and settled on the couch to watch a movie. Towards the end Puck got the call from his mom that she had to pick up an extra shift so she needed him home to watch his sister. He left and Rachel was left alone with her thoughts. Soon she couldn't deal with it anymore and decided to call Kurt to see if he wanted to stay the night. She just needed to keep from thinking about what she had learned about her mother.
~~~~Will's apartment~~~~
Five people gathered in Will Schuester's living room. "Alright, we have our twelve. The Destined Pair is almost together. The group without Finn and Mercedes seem to be working well together. Quinn and Rachel seem to be friends now. And this exchange student has promise. I think we will complete the ritual tomorrow night."
"Are you sure?" Figgins questioned.
"Yes, although something is definitely up with Shelby. I bumped into her earlier and I just got this really bad feeling."
Sue spoke up, "I'll keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't get near any of the kids."
Will nodded in thanks and Emma took charge, "Shannon, is the training facility ready for the kids?"
"Yep, the training equipment ready for them." Coach Beiste answered.
Emma smiles, "Good. I'm excited. The kids will most likely join at the Berry house after they get their gifts."
"How can you be so sure?" Figgins asked; he was a worrier.
Will answered him, "We informed Hiram, Leroy, and the rest of the council that we would perform the ritual sometime this week. In order to get the kids together after the initial shock the Berry's left the house until the end of the weekend and hinted that Rachel and Puck should have the glee kids over."
"Alright, tomorrow night it is. Now I'm leaving, see you all tomorrow." Sue announced before walking out. The other's followed soon after, leaving Will and Emma alone. Then they ate supper before they cleaned up and headed to bed. Both had a restless sleep as they were too thrilled for what tomorrow night would bring.
AN2: So I have what I want to happen in the next couple chapters mostly mapped out already. And never fear the gleeks will be getting their super powers soon. Yay!
