Chapter 4
Duets
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Songs used in this chapter
Teenagers by My Chemical Romance sung by Finn and Puck
Hallelujah by Rufus Wainwright sung by Santana and Artie
Lay All Your Love On Me by ABBA sung by Sam and Rachel
Seasons of Love Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Sung by the whole glee club
Rachel and Sam were sitting in glee club Monday afternoon waiting for to come in. They had both decided yesterday while practicing their song that they would wait till later in the week since Rachel had decided that they needed some dance moves to go along with the song since she did not believe in just standing there and singing a song.
"All Right does anyone have anything ready?" Mr. Schuester asked walking into the choir room and setting his things down on the piano. Puck and Finn were already messing with musical equipment so they spoke up saying they had something ready. Finn sat at the drums and Puck has his guitar out. Everyone seemed to be impressed that they had already come up with a song to do and were the first to perform.
Finn
They're gonna clean up your looks
With all the lies in the books
To make a citizen out of you
Because they sleep with a gun
And keep an eye on you, son
So they can watch all the things you do
Because the drugs never work
They're gonna give you a smirk
'Cause they got methods of keeping you clean
They're gonna rip up your heads,
Your aspirations to shreds
Another cog in the murder machine
Both
They said all teenagers scare the living shit out of me
They could care less as long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone, but not me
Puck
The boys and girls in the clique
The awful names that they stick
You're never gonna fit in much, kid
But if you're troubled and hurt
What you got under your shirt
Will make them pay for the things that they did
Both
They said all teenagers scare the living shit out of me
They could care less as long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone, but not me
Ohhh yeah!
Puck then broke out into a guitar solo and everyone was enjoying the song so far.
Then it went to just the drums as the chorus was sung and the other glee club kids joined in for the chorus.
They said all teenagers scare the living shit out of me
They could care less as long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone, but not me
All together now!
Teenagers scare the living shit out of me
They could care less as long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone, but not me
Teenagers scare the living shit out of me
They could care less as long as someone'll bleed
So darken your clothes or strike a violent pose
Maybe they'll leave you alone, but not me
"Alright guys that was awesome." said and then asked if anyone else was ready. Artie and Santana said they were and made there way down front. Santana grabbed a stool and sat down on it with Artie next to her and then the piano began to play.
(This will be done differently in song breakage. Santana, Artie, Both)
I've heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do you?
It goes like this
The fourth; the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
Baby I have been here before
I know this room, I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you.
I've seen your flag on the marble arch
Love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
There was a time you let me know
What's really going on below
But now you never show it to me, do you?
And remember when I moved in with you
The holy dove was moving too
And every breath we drew was Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
Maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot at someone who outdrew you
It's not a cry you can hear at night
It's not somebody who has seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
Everyone clapped for them and thought that there song was amazing and that their voices complimented each other really well. After that glee club was dismissed and Sam and Rachel went back to her house to continue to practice.
"Well it seems we have some competition." Sam said waling into Rachel's house.
"Yes I was not expecting Santana and Artie to come up with something so beautiful." Rachel said grabbing two bottles of water from the fridge before heading to the media room to practice the dancing they had been working on.
"So are your dads always away this much?" Sam asked.
"It depends. They are both lawyers and so they have a lot of conferences to go to and then they take a honeymoon every year." Rachel.
"Must suck to be here by yourself all the time." Sam commented.
"You get use to it. So shall we get to practicing?' Rachel asked. Sam nodded but couldn't shake the feeling that Rachel was really lonely. They spent the next hour practicing until Rachel was completely satisfied.
"Would you like to stay for some food and we can do our homework together?" Rachel asked as they walked back up stairs.
"Sure I would love to." Sam said and Rachel smiled. She was beginning to feel better about herself with each passing day. She was finally making friends, she was over her Finn drama, she wasn't getting teased as much at school, life was good for Rachel right now. Rachel ordered take out and they sat in her kitchen books out and some music playing softly in the background while they waited for food. They sat in a comfortable silence like this was something that they did on a regular basis. Both noted how comfortable they were with the other and that they could be themselves. Rachel didn't feel like she need to be a perfectionist and Sam felt like he could talk about comic books or Avatar and not be made fun of or told that he should change hobbies like other girls and some of his guy friends had told him to.
"Irayo" Sam said looking at Rachel. Rachel looked up from her books and looked at Sam with confusion. "Thank you." Sam said.
"For what?" Rachel asked smiling at him and he couldn't help but return the smile.
"Just thanks." He said returning to his work. Rachel just shook her head and continued with her work.
School had still been going smoothly for Rachel. Cheerio's practice cut into her free dancing time but she didn't mind. She was still keeping in shape and she learned that not all of the girls on the squad were like Santana and Quinn. It was Thursday and Rachel and Sam were the last to perform their duets. Everyone had done a great job and Rachel noticed that they had all finally began to put effort into their music and it helped that they were all in agreement about a song they wanted to show . Rachel stood with her back to the Piano and Sam stood off to the side where the band was.
Sam
I wasn't jealous before we met
Now every man that I see is a potential threat
And I'm possessive, it isn't nice
You've heard me saying that smoking was my only vice
Sam sang making like he was smoking a cigar.
But now it isn't true
Now everything is new
Sam sang as he walked closer to Rachel.
And all I've learned
Has overturned
I beg of you
Sam sang bending at the knee and coming back up wrapping his arms around Rachel's waist.
Rachel
Don't go wasting your emotion
Lay all your love on me
Rachel sang backing away from Sam there hands the last thing to separate.
Rachel
It was like shooting a sitting duck
A little small talk, a smile and baby I was stuck
I still don't know what you've done with me
A grown-up woman should never fall so easily
I feel a kind of fear
Rachel sang taking a step closer to Sam
When I don't have you near
Rachel sang taking more steps towards him speeding up as the song went on.
Unsatisfied
I skip my pride
I beg you dear
Rachel sang now standing at Sam again his arms on her waist and hers resting on his arms both smiling brightly.
Sam
Don't go wasting your emotion
Lay all your love on me
Don't go sharing your devotion
Lay all your love on me
Sam sang as they dance around the choir room spinning here and there
Rachel
I've had a few little love affairs
They didn't last very long and they've been pretty scarce
Sam
I used to think that was sensible
It makes the truth even more incomprehensible
Rachel
'Cause everything is new
Both
And everything is you
And all I've learned
Has overturned
What can I do?
Sam
Don't go wasting your emotion
Lay all your love on me
Don't go sharing your devotion
Lay all your love on me
Rachel
Don't go wasting your emotion
Lay all your love on me
Don't go sharing your devotion
Both
Lay all your love on me
Everyone clapped and Mr. Schuester announced it was time to vote.
"Actually before we vote will you come down to the auditorium there is something we want to show you." Rachel said still standing by the piano where she and Sam had finished there song. agreed and followed everyone down to the auditorium. Everyone lined up on stage while took a seat. Everyone had a spot light on them and stood in a line. The piano began to play and Puck began to sing.
Puck
Live in my house
I'll be your shelter
Just pay me back
With one thousand kisses
Be my lover
And I'll cover you
Open your door - I'll be your tenant
Don't got much baggage to lay at your feet
But sweet kisses I've got to spare
I'll be there - I'll cover you
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease you were, my love, on life
All my life
I've longed to discover
Something as true
As this is
Mercedes
So with a thousand sweet kisses
Everyone
I'll cover you with a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you with a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you whit a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you
Puck
If you're cold and you're lonely
You've got one nickel only
When you're worn out and tired
When your heart has expired
Oh lover
I'll cover you
Oh lover
I'll cover you
The music continued and they went into Seasons of Love.
Everyone
525,600 minutes, 525,000 moments so dear.
525,600 minutes - how do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee.
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife.
In 525,600 minutes - how do you measure a year in the life?
How about love? How about love? How
about love? Measure in love.
Seasons of love.
Seasons of love.
Mercedes
525,600 minutes! 525,000 journeys to plan.
525,600 minutes - how can you measure the life of a woman or man?
Santana
In truths that she
learned,
Kurt
Or in times that he cried.
Puck
In bridges he burned,
Finn
Or the way that she died...
Everyone
It's time now to sing out,
the story never ends let's celebrate remember a year in the life of friends.
How about love!
How about love! How about love!
Measure in love.
Seasons of love! Seasons of love.
"Wow guys that is amazing. I think we found one of our numbers for Regionals." said standing up and clapping. Everyone was excited and started hugging and high fiving each other. "But guys we still gotta vote to see who won the trip to breadstix." said. They made their way back to the choir room and sat down and put their votes to paper.
"Alright we it was very close. By one vote Rachel and Sam are our winners." said. Rachel jumped up beaming and Sam had a goofy smile on his face as they walked up and excepted their certificate. Sam leaned in and said something to Rachel and she shook her head yes.
"Rachel and I would like to pass this over to Santana and Artie for the number they did." Sam said handing the certificate to Santana who excepted it but said nothing. Artie thanked them very much before looking at his duet partner who didn't seem happy. She actually seemed close to tears. Glee club was dismissed with no assignment given for next week which everyone was thankful for. Sam walked with Rachel to her locker and leaned against the locker next to hers as she grabbed a book she had forgotten.
"So I was thinking since we gave Artie and Santana the gift certificate since I didn't want to repeat what happened last time there, why don't I take you out to a movie. I am sure we can find some vegan candy." Sam said pushing his hands in his pocket.
"I would like that very much Sam. Is there anything good coming out?" Rachel asked shutting her locker and leaving for the parking lot Sam falling into step with here.
"A few things. We can talk about it after you have had time to go out and look up what's in theater and do all the research I am sure you are going to.' Sam said smiling and nudging Rachel slightly.
"There is nothing wrong with checking out a movie before you go and see it. I would rather put the effort into looking into the movie and making a good choice, than not and seeing a terrible movie and wasting the money." Rachel said.
"Alright, well call me when you picked something and we can go see it tomorrow if you want." Sam said.
"Sure I will call you this evening with my choice and see if it agrees with you." Rachel said sliding into her car. Rachel waved good bye to Sam and drove home excited about going out with just Sam tomorrow.
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