Not the Same Chapter 3: Confidence, a glee fanfic

Mr. Schuester, or Mr. Schue as he was better known, was preparing to speak.

"Okay, guys and gals, we need to start preparing for Sectionals." He stated. "I know most of you probably feel pretty good about your chances, but I want everyone to feel that way. I want you to believe that you can win. So I decided that this week's theme will be self-confidence. There a tons of songs that you can choose for this."

"I like this idea." Blaine replied. "I also want to know that announce that I am going to run for running for class president."

"But I'm class president." Brittany pointed out. "I won last year."

"Brittany there is going to new election." Mr. Schue pointed out.

"You know since this discussion doesn't pertain to me at all, can I sing something?" I asked.

"You have something ready?" The teacher asked in surprise.

"Yeah, my mom sang this song when I was a kid." I explained as I got up and went over to the piano. "It was the first song that I learned to play."

The man behind the piano silently got up and let me play. I eventually started to sing the song.

If I live to be a hundred
And never see the seven wonders
That'll be alright
If I don't make it to the big leagues
If I never win a Grammy
I'm gonna be just fine

Cause I know exactly who I am

I am Rosemary's granddaughter
Spitting image of my father
And when the day is done
My momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me
And they know just where I stand

It's all a part of me
That's who I am

I'm a saint and I'm a sinner
I'm a loser, I'm a winner
I'm steady and unable
I'm young but I am able

It's all a part of me
That's who I am

"What's the name of that song?" Sam asked me.

"It's called 'Who I Am' by Jessica Andrews." I responded before the bell rang. I don't know why we needed to meet before and after school. I began to walk to my locker with Marley as she watched Jake meet up with Kitty. "So what song are you going to sing?"

"I might skip this week." Marley admitted.

"You shouldn't do that." I told her. "I love hearing you sing."

"I just don't have a lot of confidence in myself." She declared.

"Well that is something that we are going to have to change." I responded. "Jake is an idiot if he can't see how great you are."

"You're just saying that because I'm really your only friend at this school." Marley pointed out.

"You are so much better than Miss Cereal Box." I argued. If they were going to be called Cheerios, I was going to use as many cereal puns as possible. "You have talent and you need to believe in yourself. I'm going to help you pick a song if I have to sing it with you."

Of course I had to go to class at the moment, but I was eventually going to help her.

After class, I couldn't help but notice that Sam started to walk with me.

"Yes?" I asked him.

"I was wondering if you wanted to go out with me." He replied.

"Why exactly should I go out with you?" I asked.

"I'm a senior, I'm captain of the football team and I'm a really good dancer." He replied.

"How about you come up with a song that tells me how great you are and then I'll consider it." I quipped.

"Okay." He agreed before he walked away. Dear God, did he not know that I was being sarcastic?

At lunch, I went to find Marley. After we were done eating, I decided to take her to the library to look up a list of songs.

"Okay we've got 'Bitch' by Meredith Brooks. That one is a no." I decided. "There's 'Pieces of Me' by Ashlee Simpson. I don't even think that even fits. How about 'Bigger than My Body' by John Mayer?"

"I've never heard that song." Marley admitted.

"Meet after school and I'll sing it for you." I offered.

After school, I went to the auditorium and grabbed a microphone as Marley sat in the crowd.

This is a call to the colorblind
This is an IOU
I'm standing behind the horizon line
Tied up in something true

Yes I'm ground got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all this pavement
Guess I'll circle while I'm waiting
For my fuse to dry

Someday I'll fly, someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
Cause I'm bigger than my body gives me credit for

"I don't think that works for me, either." Marley declared.

I guess that she was just going to take me home now. I walked outside and noticed that Sam was there. I was surprised when he suddenly started singing.

I've got the magic in me
Every time I touch that track it turns into gold
Everybody knows I've got the magic in me
When I hit the floor, the girls come snapping at me
Now everybody wants some presto magic, magic, magic
Magic, magic, magic, magic, magic, magic
Oh I've got the magic in me

People were beginning to stare.

These tricks that I attempt will blow your mind
Pick a verse, any verse, I'll hypnotize you with every line
I need a volunteer, how about you with the eyes
Come on down to the front, stand right here don't be shy
I'll have you time travelin', have your mind babblin'
People tryin' to inherit the skill, so they askin' me
Even David Blaine had to go and take some classes
I see Mind Freak, "What's up man, what's happenin'?"
So come one come all, see the show tonight
Prepare to be astounded, no ghost or poltergeist
You know I'm no Pinocchio, I never told a lie
So call me Mr. Magic Man, I'll float on cloud nine

"If I say yes, will you stop singing…and rapping?" I asked, feeling kind of embarrassed by this. I was practically begging him to stop.

"Dinner tonight, at Breadstix?" He suggested.

"Sure, as long as you never do that again." I agreed as he turned the music off. "Pick me up at 6:00."

"He's cute." Marley commented as we went to her car.

"He's kind of weird." I stated as I got in the passenger side. "I mean who does that? I only said yes so he would stop singing."

"I'm still going to help you get ready." Marley declared.

"Have you even ever been on a date?" I questioned as she began to drive.

"No, but that's what friends do." She pointed out. "Maybe you can even help me decide what song I'm going to sing while we're getting you ready."

We went to my house. I imagine that this was going to be the first time that Marley has ever been to one this big before. I turned my key and we walked in the door and were greeted by my mom as we did.

"Who's your friend?" She asked.

"This is Marley Rose. We're in the Glee Club together." I explained. "This is my mom, Davina."

"Are you staying for dinner?" Mom asked Marley.

"Actually, I'm not going to be here for tonight." I replied. "I have a date tonight and Marley is going to help me get ready?"

"You have a date?" My mom asked in shock. "You mean with a guy…not that I would have a problem with you dating a girl…but is it with a guy?"

"Yes, it's with a guy, but I only agreed to go out with him to get him to stop singing." I told her. "It's probably not going to lead anywhere."

"Well I hope that you have a good time and give him a chance." She suggested. I decided to just grab Marley's hand and take her upstairs. "I want pictures!"

I took Marley to my room.

"Your mom seems nice." She commented.

"I've never been on a date before and she's just overreacting." I stated. "So I need to help me find a dress."

Marley opened my closet.

"You have a lot of black." She noted as she looked through it. I wanted to wear black. "This one looks nice."

It was kind of a black camo, but I liked to think of it as monochromatic instead. It sounded much better than camo. I paired it with the same leather that I wore to school.

"So did you think of anything that you might want to sing?" I asked.

"I still don't know." Marley admitted. "I don't have to sing anything."

"I want you to believe that you can do anything." I told her as I realized the perfect song for her to sing. "Are you familiar with the Demi Lovato song 'Skyscraper'?"

"I love that song." Marley declared. "You think I could sing it?"

"It's a song about overcoming all your doubts and rising up to the people who want to hold you back, even if that person is yourself." I explained. "It's perfect for you. Anyway, I'm going to go downstairs to see if my date is here yet."

I went down and there was Sam. He was wearing a dress shirt and tie. I have to admit that he looked kind of cute. His lips were still really big though. Seriously how is someone born with lips like that? Or did he just use collagen?

My mom then came out with a camera.

"I want a picture of you two standing together." She declared.

"I hope you're prepared to spend a lot of money." I whispered to Sam.

I smiled for the camera because I had a feeling that my mom wouldn't let me leave until I did. As soon as the picture was done, I grabbed Sam and pulled him out the door.

"Is this your first date?" Sam asked.

"Yes, and there probably isn't going to be a second one." I replied as I got into his truck. At that time, Marley came outside. "So I'll see you at school tomorrow."

I thought about inviting her to come with, but I wasn't that cruel. I didn't have high hopes, but I was going to give him a chance. Maybe there's more to him than he guy who sings in the middle of parking lots.

Breadstix was the local generic Italian restaurant. They served everything that you expect at an Italian restaurant for less than you would pay at an Italian restaurant. We went to a table and the waiter took our drink orders before leaving us alone.

"So why is it that you want to go out with me?" I asked. "I'm sure that there are plenty of senior girls that would want to go out with you."

"You're not like the rest of them." He pointed out. I guess this was true. Still I had other questions to ask.

"Does this have anything to do with the fact that you dated my sister?" I questioned. "Are you here with me because you're not over her?"

"I've been over her for a while." Sam stated. "Is it really so hard to believe that a guy could like you?"

"Well I've never been anyone's first choice." I admitted. "My dad didn't even want me until I was 13. Excuse me if I'm a bit skeptical."

"Just because your father sucks doesn't mean that no one will ever want you." Sam stated.

The next day in Glee, Marley sang her song.

"Mr. Schue., I have a song I want to sing." Sam announced. "It doesn't really have to do with the theme, but I was hoping that you would make an exception."

"Does anyone else have a song within the theme?" Mr. Schue. asked. No one raised their hands. "Okay Sam, take it away."

Sam got in front of me and began to sing.

You know I'd fall apart without you
Don't know how you do what you do
Cause everything that don't make sense about me
Makes sense when I'm with you

Like everything that's green girl, I need you
But it's more than one and one makes two
You gotta put aside the math and the logic
You gotta know you're wanted too

I wanna wrap you up
I wanna kiss your lips I
I wanna make you feel wanted
I wanna call you mine
I wanna hold your hand forever
And never let you forget it
Yeah, I wanna make you feel wanted

Anyone can tell your pretty
And you get that all the time, I know you do
But your beauty's deeper than the makeup
And I wanna show you what I see tonight

When I wrap you up
When I kiss your lips I
I wanna make you feel wanted
I wanna call you mine
I wanna hold your hand forever
And never let you forget it
Yeah, I wanna make you feel wanted

As good as you make me feel
I wanna make you feel better
Better than your fairy tales
Better than your best dreams
You're more than everything I need
You're all I ever wanted
All I ever wanted

I just wanna wrap you up
I wanna kiss your lips I
I wanna make you feel wanted
I wanna call you mine
I wanna hold your hand forever
And never let you forget it
Yeah, I wanna make you feel wanted

Baby I wanna make you feel wanted
Cause you'll always be wanted

The other girls were swooning. I didn't know what to say. No one had ever done that for me. I acted against my best judgment and kissed him.

So I decided that I didn't like the theme of this episode, and came up with my own. The songs that I didn't mention are Magic by BoB and Rivers Cuomo, and Wanted by Hunter Hayes. Also I decided on a Sam/Charlie/Ryder love triangle. Please don't forget to review.