Santana's POV

I am so not in the mood for this weigh-in. I just feel so lazy and tired today. Luckily I was first, and I had lost a lb! Considering I had put on half a one last time, I was feeling pretty awesome. Although, Coach Sylvester commented on my 'bad posture'. Whatever. Sofia put on a pound. Let's just say that Coach looked like she wanted to slap the girl.

When everyone had gone to homeroom, I decided to hang back and talk to Coach. Seeing as I'm co-head cheerleader, I think it's my duty to tell her what I think about Sofia and her certain eating habits. I sat opposite her. Brittany wasn't in there, which was good, as it would have made it a whole lot more awkward. Anyway, it's in Sofia's best interests, she should thank me.

'What did you want Santana?'

'I want to talk to you about Sofia.'

'Ahh. Do you know why she gained?'

'I have an idea. Every day, Hillary – Brittany's mom – gives her some cookies and a glass of milk. Brittany stopped eating them a few months ago, but Sofia still eats them.' She thought for a while.

'Thank you for telling me Santana, you done the right thing. I'll have to talk to her.'

'Oh, and coach, can you not tell her or Brittany that it was me that told you please?'

'I think that's reward enough for telling me the truth.' She gave me a 'Sue smile'... which is just like a really small, subtle smile.

Sofia's POV

Rory and I have recess as our first rehearsal time. I was there a few minutes before him. I set my bag down and walked onto the stage. As soon as he walked in, my stomach flipped. That's never happened before. I mean I've always felt something, since the first time I saw him, but never like this. When he came towards me, I thought he looked really cute. Beautiful even. The music started and he began to sing. I couldn't bring myself to sing my part.

'Sofia, are you ok?' He spoke in his smooth Irish accent that I love so much.

'I…I don't know.' I turned away from him. 'Rory, you're my best friend you know that. But...'

'But what?' He gently turned me around by my shoulders, brushing some hair from my face.

'I…I think I might love you Rory Flanagan.' His cheeks went pink.

'Thank God! I think I love you too. I didn't want to say anything in case it ruined our friendship. I mean, you're a friend...' He suddenly stopped.

'Sofia Pierce-Smith. I know this is sudden but…Will you be my girlfriend?'

'Ohh Rory...I…I don't know. It's gone really quickly. I can't. No, I will. Yes I'll be your girlfriend.'

'Oh Sofia thank you!' A massive smile appeared on his face and then he kissed me.

Wow…That kiss was...amazing…His lips were so soft and perfect. It was…It just felt so right, like I've been waiting for this moment since we've met.

'We can't tell Lauren; not yet, anyway.' We sat next to each other near the piano.

'Why not?'

'It'll be unfair to her; she'll feel left out and awkward. Let's just get used to this ourselves first.'

'Oh Sofia, that's such a good idea!' He grinned, but then suddenly he went white. I followed his gaze to the door, where Coach Sylvester was standing. Well I'm guessing it's not Rory she is here for…

'Sofia Pierce-Smith, I am furious at you! I happen to know that you have gym right now, so get changed and meet me in my office. NOW.' She stormed in as she lectured before going out again. Shit, what did I do now?

'I better go to hell. See you in Spanish.'

'Good luck Sofia.' He kissed me on the cheek as I stood up, my stomach flipped again. I quickly jogged to the changing rooms before facing the beast.

'Sofia Sofia Sofia.' She looked down on me and shook her head. 'You put on a pound this morning! I wouldn't have cared if you stayed the same, and you know that. I heard a rumor that you like to eat a certain, rather unhealthy snack when you get home from school. Care to tell me what it is?'

'Um, I have some cookies…' I couldn't lie to her.

'Yes, you do. Imagine all that fat and sugar building up over a week, a month, a year. If you keep this up you won't fit through the door and I'll have to forklift you out.' She narrowed her eyes as she sat down. 'I want you to lose 2 pound by next weigh in.'

'Wha-' She held her hand up to stop me talking.

'Start now. With 20 pushups. Go!' She pointed in front of her desk. Here we go. These are times I wish I wasn't a Cheerio.

Lauren's POV

Lexie and I have a joint free period, and the choir room was free, so we decided to practice our song.

'Lex, are you sure you want to sing still? Are you up to it? You know after everything…'

'I think so. I would like to practice anyway.' She smiled. But it seemed like a forced smile.

'Great. You got your words?'

'I don't need them.' She smiled properly this time.

I let her choose what we're going to sing, 'Who Says' by Selena Gomez, which I kinda wasn't surprised about. It's a good song anyway, so I don't mind. Could have been worse…

That song…. I wish my dad had that kinda mind frame with Blaine, no matter what he is, gay or not, he is perfect. He is my brother and he means the world to me. I just want my dad to stop hurting him. If he would come to sectionals on Saturday, he would realize how amazing Blaine is. But he's not. The only reason that he let Blaine go was because it's a school event. But I'm going to support Blaine, I'm gonna get a seat right in the center and cheer as loud as I can. Burt and Carole are going to watch Kurt and they are going to drop me of at Sofia's house after too. It should be a great day.

After, I walked Lex to Math I headed to Spanish. Sofia was acting so weird… Almost like she was in love. Rory looked strangely happy too. Have I missed something? When I gave in my homework – Mr Schue is the only teacher I'm doing it for, I respect him – he asked to see me after class. I really hope I'm not in trouble.

'Lauren, are you ready?' Sofia turned to me, ready to leave.

'Mr Schuester wants to talk to me.'

'Ok. I'll meet you in the canteen.' She seems so distant. I swear a week ago she would have waited outside the room for me.

'Um, what did you want to talk about Mr Schue?' I stood in front of his desk.

'Sit down Lauren.' I moved back a little so I could slide on to a desk.

'I was talking to Lexie this morning. She told me that the only friend she has at the moment is you. Is that true?'

'I think so. She's so sweet, but… distant sometimes' He smiled.

'You only met her on Monday, and you seem to be very close to her already; have you been with her out of school?' He seemed genuinely concerned about her.

'Well Kurt is my brother's boyfriend, so we've met.'

'You're Blaine's sister! You have the same eyes; I thought I recognized them! The deep brown…Beautiful' That was slightly creepy.

'Urm.. Thanks.' I love having his eyes, my brother's the best.'

'Anyway, if you think that Lexie is acting differently, or is upset, can you please encourage her to talk to Miss Pillsbury? I think it would be very good for her.'

'I agree. Of course she need's to talk to someone…other than me.'

'Thank you Lauren. How do you know Sofia?'

'Um… 3 years ago – when I was 12 - I had to go to counseling for… some different things. While I was there, the therapist decided to do a 'meet people' weekend thing. That's where I met her, and we've been friends ever since. We've helped each other through a lot.'

'I can imagine. Considering where you met, if you need to talk to Miss Pillsbury, then go ahead as well.'

'Thanks Mr. Schue… I better go…' He nodded, and I walked out of the room. Luckily he didn't ask why I needed counseling… That could have been awkward.

Lexie's POV

I put my things in my locker, and then got out my lunch before slamming the door. As I turned to walk down the corridor, I felt something cold hit me. Hard. It went all over my face and shoulders. A Slushie. I stopped, stunned and cold.

'Lexie, are you ok?' I must have looked really confused and scared.

'Don't worry, it's Quinn. I'll clean you up.' She took my hand, and led me to the bathroom.

'W-what happened?' I whispered while she started to run water through my hair.

'You were slushied… That happens a lot to glee members.'

'It was cold.'

'The first one is the worst. But it's ok, you get used to them.' She smiled sympathetically.

After a couple of minutes, when Quinn had nearly finished washing the red stuff out my hair, Sofia came into the bathroom.

'Hey Quinn.'

'Hi Sofia.' Quinn didn't even look up…

'Hi Sofia!' I looked at her.

'Whatever.'

'Be nice Sofia.' Quinn finally looked up. 'What did you want?' She snapped unhappily.

'Um, ya know last year, when I first joined Glee, and Mr Schue done that duets competition…?'

'Yeah, I sang 'Lucky' with Sam.'

'Well… I was wondering… Can Rory and I sing the same song please? The lyrics are kind of…appropriate…' Quinn smiled as if she realized something.

'Oh my gosh you're in love with Rory! That is so cute; I'm so happy for you! Of course you can sing the song… But check Sam too, just in case.'

'Rory's on that. But can you please not tell anyone? We're keeping it on the down low until we sing it.' She glanced at me. 'You too, kid. Don't tell anyone; especially not Lauren.' I quickly nodded, and she narrowed her eyes a little before walking off.

'Don't worry about her. She's just jealous.'

'Of what?' I frowned.

'Of you getting all the attention because you are the youngest. It'll pass.' She laughed.

'Oh, ok.' She helped me stand up. 'Thanks for helping me Quinn.'

'That's ok Lexie. Here, let me fix your hair?'

I stood in front of the mirror and started to gather up my hair.

When she finished, we walked to the lunchroom together, and took seats at the end of the 'glee table' as we call it. Brittany and Santana came and sat next to us.

'Hey guys.' Quinn smirked at them, and I just smiled.

'Hi Quinn, Hi Lexie.' Santana picked up her carton of drink.

'Lexie, can I ask you something please?' Brittany turned to me after Santana and her nodded at each other.

'Um, ok…'

'Do you know about my web show?'

'Yeah, Kurt showed it to me a few weeks ago. The opening song is really cool.'

'Haha thanks Lexie!' She giggled. 'Anyway, I don't know if Kurt told you, but I like to get the new members of glee on the show, so people know how popular I am. Do you want to come on?'

'Um, yes please!' I paused. 'When is it?'

'Can you do this Saturday? you can stay for dinner.'

'That sounds good. I'll have to ask my dad, but he'll be so happy that I made friends that he'll say yes straight away!'

'Well, Lauren's sleeping over with Sofia on Saturday, so tell him that if he says no.' Santana laughed.

'Haha I will do. Thanks Santana. Thank you for inviting me Brittany.'

'That's ok Lexie. I think we have to go talk to Coach Sylvester… Santana?'

'Yup, let's go. See you later guys.' Santana stood up, but then pushed someone out the way… which was pretty funny, random but funny…

'Santana's aggressive on the outside, but she can be sweet, especially to the vulnerable… sometimes, anyway.' Quinn laughed.

'Sounds like Puck as well.'

'Yeah it does actually.'

'Looks like you've made a friend or 3 :P'Finn text me… I looked along the table at him, and he smiled at me. Idiot.

'Yup. Quinn's nice... I like her... Brittany's asked me to be on her web show and sleep round hers on Saturday… good idea?'

'She is… Um… Yeah, it'll be fine… Britt's lovely, and her mom's cool… New hair?'

'Yeah, I got slushied :( Quinn found me and sorted me out :D'

'Haha that was nice… speak later :P'

He's so weird… I looked at him, then glanced at Lauren. She looked so uncomfortable. I haven't really been told much about her, but apparently we have to make sure she eats… Which she always seems to have trouble with… I decided to text her too.

'Are you ok? x'

'Yeah, but S + R are acting really weird. x'I wish I could tell her.

'Come and sit with me and Quinn :D x'

'I will :D x'

I watched her get up and she sat next to me. Quinn gave me a funny look, like a warning look… I stuck my tongue out at her, and she started laughing.

Lauren's POV

Nobody can tell when I'm upset or unhappy. I have a amazing 'show face', well that's what Blaine tells me. Only him and Sofia can seem to see through it. Cooper can't really; the age difference between us is too much. I mean, he sort of can, in a way – he has a soft spot for me. Blaine's obviously known me my whole life, we grew up together Sofia's known me only for 2 years, but we met in special circumstances. But Lexie… Lexie, I met her on Monday and she can already tell. How amazing is that? Maybe I'm losing my ability to hide my feeling. I already feel like an older sister of hers… sort of, anyway. I feel I can just… Let go with her, be a kid, have fun. I can just forget about my eating disorder (ok, not fully…), and be myself.

I'm worried about this afternoon though… I've never known anyone with cancer, and I don't know how to act around Tom. I've just got to be there for Lexie, just be a friend to her. I kinda want to talk to Cooper about it; he will know what to do. If he's not too busy… I might call him when I get home tonight. I might talk to him about what's going on at home too. I hope he comes to visit soon, It's hard him being so far way. I miss him.

'So, are you looking forward to this afternoon?' I asked as I shook myself out of my thoughts and I began to eat my lunch.

'Uh-huh.' She nodded. 'It's the longest I've gone without seeing him.'

'24 hours?' Quinn frowned.

'My daddy wanted to be super-protective of me. So I was never allowed to go on field trips that lasted more than one day.' Lexie explained. 'Like last year, in 8th Grade, just before we graduated, my class was going on a camping trip. Even though he said it would be good for me, he said I couldn't go.'

'And what did you think about that?' Quinn spoke slowly…Quinn is wise, I could tell this convo was going somewhere like that.

'At first I was annoyed, because I really wanted to go. But then while the class was gone, daddy let me have lots of fun... Like, he took me to Six Flags for no reason, and let me have a pajama day. And, when they came back, my friends told me that the bullies in the class basically targeted them.'

'Maybe your dad was right for being protective of you.' Quinn raised an eyebrow. In a nice kinda way. It did turn out to be a wise conversation.

'I know.' Lexie smiled widely. One thing that I've noticed about her is that she loves to talk about her dad in the best ways possible. She absolutely adores him – which is how it should be. I don't know how she would cope if Tom dies. I can't even imagine it. She will be distraught, to say the least.