DISCLAIMER: I own nothing of Glee (although I wish I did). I am just playing around with the characters (hehe). So enjoy the story.

Previously on… Tyler tells Rory all about Sam and the relationship they used to have. Tyler is crushing on Rory, but confused by Sam. Tyler sings a song for the glee club people and they really like him. He is happy and Mr. Schue invites him to join glee. And then Tyler wants to ask Rory out.


It's Not Easy

Chapter 3 – Biology and Gym

"Hey, Rory," I called to the Irish boy as glee rehearsal ended and we walked through the door to our next class.

"Hey, Tyler," Rory responded, smiling and turning to face me. I couldn't help, once again, but smile at him. "What's up?"

"Are you doing anything after school?" I asked him, hoping it wasn't too forward of me. I mean I've only known him for like five hours.

"No," Rory responded. "But I was gonna go to the mall with…Sam."

"Ah, well…um…" I stuttered. He knew of me and Sam's rough past. It was a little awkward. "Maybe we can hang out tomorrow?"

"Yeah, after glee rehearsal tomorrow, we could…um…hang out," Rory responded, getting a little flustered. Why is he getting nervous? I'm asking him to…"hang out." I wonder if he thinks it'll be something more. Is it? Will it be? I don't know, but I should stop talking to myself in my head before he thinks I'm ignoring him or something.

"Tomorrow works for me. I have to finish unpacking my things still, so tomorrow would be awesome," I replied, getting in an excuse so as to make today less awkward. Or whatever. I really don't know.

"I'll see ya around," Rory said, smiling as he walked away from me towards his next class. I couldn't help but look at his…. Stop. You just met him. Give it some time. You don't even know if he floats that way yet. But with all the flirting we've been doing (inside my head). Ah! I think I'm slowly going crazy. I should get to my next class, which is…Biology. Great. I hate Biology.

After walking around the school for a while, I finally found the classroom. I knew I was late, but it was my first day, so hopefully the teacher would be forgiving. I walk into the room and there's only one spot open. Dammit! Did it have to be him? The only spot open in the room was a spot right next to Sam Evans.

I stopped dead in my tracks. The teacher gave me a weird look but then asked if I was the new student. I responded that I was, and he motioned for me to sit. I slowly made my way to the open seat, avoiding looking him in the eyes. Why did it have to be him? Of all people! I sat down, trying to be as far away from him as I physically could without sitting on the floor. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat. Good! This was making him just as uncomfortable as it was for me. That made me feel a little better. If only a little.

As the teacher was blabbing on about mitosis and the process of it, I could see Sam glancing subtly at me. I did the same thing to him. Then the teacher told us to pair up with the person sitting next to you and my heart stopped. Really! I think I'm starting to hate Biology even more! So, as partners, I was forced to look at him.

"Let's just –" I started, but he cut me off.

"I'm sorry."

"What?" I responded in shock.

"Don't make me say it again," he said, smiling. Although I currently hated him, I loved his smile. It was one of the things that drew me to him.

"Can we talk later?" I asked, wanting to get on with the experiment we were supposed to be doing.

"Yeah, after school?" he asked.

"Sure, but aren't you going to the mall with Rory?"

"Right," he responded. He could be forgetful sometimes. Well, a lot of times. But… "Why don't you come with us?"

"I already told him I couldn't," I said. Why do these things always happen to me? But on the plus side, I was kind of happy we were talking again. "Can we talk later tonight?"

"Yeah, I'll call you at seven?"

"Sounds good," I responded. "Seven."

"Seven," Sam repeated. "Now mitosis…"

We spent the rest of the period actually getting along. It wasn't the torture I expected it to be when I walked in the room a half hour before. I think he was prepared for me to hate him forever, but I knew (in some bizarre way) that I just couldn't stay mad at him. I think if we just talk things over later, then we can hopefully be friends. Unless he wants to get back together. Oh my God, what if wants to get back together? I don't think I could handle that. I mean I just started crushing on Rory. And I think Rory might like me back. I'm just not positive no that part. I need to spend more time with him. Ah! I hate being in this position.

After Biology was over, I bolted from the room. I didn't want Sam to get the chance to talk to me. Not yet. I went to my locker to drop off my books and Rory was at his locker above mine.

"Hey, locker buddy," he smiled at me. I couldn't help it, once again, but smile back at him.

"Hey," I said. I opened my locker and grabbed a new notebook for my next class.

"What class do you have next?" Rory asked me as I closed my locker. I took my schedule out of my pocket at looked at it.

"Um…gym," I said.

"Me too," Rory replied, smiling.

"I don't have any gym clothes though. I didn't know I'd be taking a gym class."

"No problem," Rory responded, opening his locker. "I think we're about the same size." He shuffled through some things in his locker and then pulled out a t-shirt. "You're a size medium, right?"

"Yeah, that'll be fine. Thank you." I couldn't believe how awesome Rory was. "What about shorts?"

"Here's an extra pair of mine," Rory said while tossing me a pair of gym shorts from his locker. "Now you're all set."

I couldn't help but stare dumbfounded at him. He really was an amazing guy. I think I just fell in love with him.

"Tyler, you okay," Rory asked, waving his hands in front of my face.

I shook my head out of my trance and smiled at him. "You know, you're an amazing guy, Rory."

Rory blushed and closed his locker. "I think you're kind of cool too, Tyler."

He then put arm around me and we walked that way to the gym together.


A/N: Well there it is. I know it's been a while, but school is pretty time consuming. Anyway, hope you enjoyed it and reviews are always welcome. =)