Ok I'm sorry this turned out to be FAR more Klaine centered than I ever meant for it be. But I'm a Klaine writer, that's what I normally write, so it's a hard habit to break. But the next chapter (Lauren and Tina) will not include the boys other than guest appears in the choir room. Though the Klaine in it does lead up to the final chapter so…. See I can justify anything haha. I still don't own anyone in this story nor the songs… Please review!
Oh the versions of the songs is :Michael Boltons of Go the Distance and original for A star is born
As soon as Mercedes had knocked on the door, it jerked open as if someone was waiting for her. Kurt's eyes were wide with desperation and possibly panic, though he quickly covered it up, not letting the emotion linger.
"Oh hey, boo, I thought you were Blaine," Kurt admitted stepping back to let her in, but Mercedes didn't miss that he looked past her, to see if Blaine was behind her.
"He coming today too?" She asked, returning the hug that was delivered once the front door was closed.
"I hope so," Kurt murmured into her shoulder and suddenly Mercedes felt Kurt hold her tighter and tensing, the way he did when he was trying to hold back tears. "So Finn's upstairs," he reported, pulling away, looking as put together as ever, to anyone else. To Mercedes, he looked worried and upset; had something happen? Had Blaine done something?
"Are you and Blaine ok?" She asked, knowing he wouldn't put up his icy exterior to her.
"Yeah, we're fine, I just haven't seen him in a while," he said. Mercedes raised one eyebrow,
"You saw him in glee today." Kurt smirked,
"Like I said, 'a while'" the two giggled and Mercedes let it drop.
"If he's still not here when Finn and I are done, you and I will have a girl talk, kay?" she suggested, Kurt smiled,
"Of course." Mercedes headed up the stairs before looking back to see Kurt lay his head on the door frame, appearing exhausted; just what was going on?
"Hey Mercedes," Finn grinned widely, opening his door just before she had the chance to knock on it.
"Hey, have you thought about songs you wanted us to sing for this?" She asked, not letting on that she was anxious about her friend.
"Well Hercules has always been my favorite Disney movie, and since you have such an awesome singing voice… and the muses have such awesome voices…" He trailed off and Mercedes grinned, however her face fell when Finn held the door open to his room.
"Oh my God, there is no way in hell I am going into that room," Mercedes said in horror.
"What? I cleaned it up before you got here," he claimed which caused Mercedes to step back even further.
"THAT is clean! Finn I can see moldy pizza in there, and I didn't even walk all the way in," she cried. Just then Finn would have sworn he heard Kurt laughing, but he shrugged it off,
"Fine then, how about we just do this in the living room." Maybe his feelings would have been hurt at Mercedes disgust, had he not had to deal with it every day from Kurt.
"That'd be great," Mercedes smirked, letting Finn lead the way, though she was at this house almost as often as Blaine was. Kurt was sitting in the chair next to the door, his foot tapping nervously, his cell clutched tightly in his hand.
"I told you she wouldn't go in your room, Finn, it's disgusting in there," Kurt smirked smugly.
"Whatever, just because I'm normal," Finn teased, but Kurt wasn't effected.
"If that's normal, thank Gaga I'm different," Kurt's smile fell at his own words and he looked down at his phone once again.
"We're practicing down here, so if you want to leave…" Finn gave the opportunity, but Kurt shook his head.
"No, I'm fine," he said, his foot tapping furiously. Finn and Mercedes met eyes but said nothing about his odd behavior. Finn pulled out his laptop,
"Ok, so here's what I had in mind." He pointed to the songs on his computer and Mercedes grinned,
"Those are great! That was one of my favorite songs when I was little," she claimed. Finn grinned, glad he could contribute,
"Mine too." He agreed, glancing up at his brother who was staring intently at his phone's screen as though willing it to vibrate. Just then there was a light knock on the door, and Kurt leaped to his feet, jerking the door open. Blaine stood on the other side and they crashed their bodies into each other as if they hadn't seen each other months. "I love you, you know that right?" Kurt whispered, Blaine nodded, burying his face in Kurt's neck. Finn and Mercedes quickly met eyes and both shrugged, watching the couple closely until Kurt grabbed Blaine's wrist and pulled him upstairs.
"What do you suppose that was about?" Mercedes asked, feeling like Kurt should have told her something.
"No clue, ever since Blaine was paired with Santana, Blaine has seemed, sad or something. I know it's not about Kurt, Kurt seems to be the only thing that can make him smile lately." Mercedes nodded, recognizing the change in the normally happy teen. "I guess there's really nothing we can do unless one of them talks to us," Finn admitted sadly, wishing that being the stepbrother meant Kurt would open up more to him. But they all knew Kurt still wasn't one to tell everyone what was bothering him. For goodness sake it had taken Kurt getting his life threatened for him to tell anyone how bad the bullying had gotten, and that had only been weeks after it had happened.
"Yeah…" Mercedes said worriedly, "Ok, let's work on this thing."
Finn grinned at Mercedes who winked and nodded at the band. The slow, beautiful orchestra kicked in and Finn stepped forward, inhaling deeply.
I have often dreamed
Of a far off place
Where a hero's welcome
Would be waiting for me
Where the crowds will cheer
When they see my face
And a voice keeps saying
This is where I'm meant to be
Suddenly Mercedes ran up and hip bumped Finn out of the way, causing the majority of the room, to chuckle.
Gonna shout it from the mountaintops
A star is born
It's a time for pulling out the stops
A star is born
Honey, hit us with a halleluia
The kid came shining through
Girl, sing the song
Come blow your horn
A star is born
Finn was now sitting on the piano, his arms flung out to the side, causing several broken giggles, one that sounded suspiciously like Rachel and Kurt, but when he looked at them they appeared completely composed.
I'll be there someday
I can go the distance
I will find my way
If I can be strong
I know every mile
Will be worth my while
I'll go the distance
And be right where I belong.
Mercedes jumped up in the 'audience' standing behind Mike, putting her hands on his shoulders.
He's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on ev'rybody shout out loud
A star is born
Just remember in the darkest hour
Within your heart's the power
For making you
A hero too
Finn jumped off the piano and took several steps with one foot directly in front of the other before making his steps bigger and his shoulders broader.
Down an unknown road
To embrace my fate
Though that road may wander
It will lead me to you
And a thousand years
Would be worth the wait
It might take a lifetime
But somehow I'll see it through
Mercedes went and sat in the empty chair next to Blaine grabbing his hand, her eyes sympathetic and kind.
So don't lose hope when you're forlorn
Just keep your eyes upon the skies
Blaine looked over at Kurt who looked as surprised and concerned as Blaine did, looking over at Finn who carried a similar expression to Mercedes of worry.
Ev'ry night a star is
Right in sight a star is
Burning bringt a star is born
Finn sang strong, pretended to hold his hand up to everything behind him, his eyes tight shut in concentration.
And I won't look back
I can go the distance
And I'll stay on track
No I won't accept defeat
It's an uphill slope
But I won't lose hope
Till I go the distance
And my journey is complete
Mercedes jumped from her seat and ran over straddling Kurt, whose eyes widened at the motion, looking over at Blaine who looked like he was going to laugh.
Like a beacon in the cold dark night
A star is born
Told ya ev'rything would turn out right
A star is born
Just when ev'rything was all at sea
The boy made history
The bottom line
He sure can shine
His rising sign is
Capricorn
He knew "how to"
He had a clue
Telling you a star is born
Finn smiled as he ran over to Mercedes pulling her back to the center of the room, twirling her around as she popped her hip once he stopped.
Like a shooting star
I will go the distance
I will search the world
I will face its harms
I don't care how far
I can go the distance
Till I find my hero's welcome
Waiting in your arms...
Finn wrapped his arm around Rachel as Mercedes belted those notes she was so good at singing.
Here's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on ev'rybody shout out loud
A star is born
Just remember in the darkest hour
Within your heart's the power
For making you
A hero too
I will search the world
So don't lose hope when you're forlorn
I will face its harms (Just keep your eyes upon the skies
Ev'ry night a star is)
Till I find my hero's welcome (Right in sight a star is
Burning bright a star is born)
Waiting in your arms
Everyone cheered wildly as they finished the song, beaming at each other. Kurt hugged Mercedes, but as his head got next to her ear he whispered,
"It's nothing for you to worry about, Cedes, I can handle it." Mercedes was about to reply when Sam took Kurt's place in his arms, kissing her softly.
"You were brilliant baby, as always," Sam praised, causing Mercedes to blush, grinning up at the blonde. She found Finn who was being kissed by Rachel, before her eyes fell on Kurt and Blaine who were smiling softly at each other. Something was going on, and she wasn't going to quit until she found out what.
Ok sorry if that was terrible. Please review. Love all of my readers!