"Great work today everyone! This last run through was really impressive. Next week we will be working on pairs but before you leave I have a big announcement. I talked with the school board and my manager and we have set up an invitational for scouts and family and friends to come and watch what you guys can do. I want each of you to do at least one performance but no more than two. They can be solos, pairs, or group dances. I want all of you to think about it over the weekend and we will have a sign up on Tuesday before class. Have a great weekend everyone." Mike said.
The class went to their bags that were lined against the wall. Tina had been placing her stuff right next to Mike's table all week. As she stood back up she heard.
"See you later Tina. Have fun with your friend this weekend." Artie said with a wave.
"Bye Artie" Tina replied.
"Yes Tina what are you and your friend going to do tomorrow?" Mike asked. Tina turned around and saw that they were the last two in the room and Mike was sitting on his table with a big grin on his face almost like a little kid.
"I don't know friend. What do you have in mind?" Tina said taking a step closer to him.
"Hmm I was thinking you could meet me here at one and we could work on your homework again and then you can help me work on next week's assignment. I don't know if you noticed but we have had a guy drop out of this class for being "too hard" and now we have an odd number of guys. I guess I will have to dance with one of the girls next week." Mike said.
"Sounds like fun. I will see you here tomorrow." She leaned over and gave him a long kiss then turned to walk away.
Rachel was still upset with Noah but was anxious to see him in class on Friday. She sat waiting for him to show but he never did. After class was 30 minutes into the lesson, she finally decided that he wasn't coming. Mr. Shue had pulled Rachel aside after class.
"Hey, just wanted to make sure you remembered about the audition tomorrow. Remember 10 am in the theater."
"Yes I will be there. Thank you again for the invite. I will see you tomorrow Mr. Shue." Rachel said as she was leaving the classroom.
Rachel spent the rest of the night practicing for her audition tomorrow. She wanted to make sure everything was perfect. She had always wanted to play Maria in a production of West Side Story. Rachel planned on looking and sounding the part. Finally around 8, she decided to give her voice a rest until tomorrow.
Tina woke up the next morning to the sound of doors slamming and loud yelling. She went into the main room of the apartment.
"Ok this is the second Saturday in a row that you have waked me up from loud noises. What gives this time?" Tina asked sleepily.
"I'm so nervous. What if I don't get this part? I mean it is just a college performance. What happens when it's a Broadway show? There will be even more people there auditioning. Maybe I should just wait for the next musical." Rachel was going on and on.
"Rach, you will be fine. You are an amazing singer. You have a great shot at the Maria part and that's not because I 'm bias. Do you want me to come with you?" Tina asked.
"You would do that for me? What about any plans you have with Mike?" Rachel asked surprised.
"Rachel you are my best friend. If the only way you can go through an audition for a role that you have been dreaming about is to have me there, then I will be there." Tina said.
Rachel took a deep breath. "You know what. I think I've got this. Thank you. I will see you tonight." Rachel hugged Tina and then left to her audition as Tina went back to bed.
Rachel got the school at 9:45. There was already a small line waiting but she just took some deep breaths and kept to herself.
"I figured you would have been the first one in line." Finn said as he got in line behind her.
"Nope I actually was freaking out a little bit this morning and had to have my roommate give me a pep talk." Rachel said as she looked around. "Did Noah not come with you?" She asked.
"No, Puck was "sick" yesterday and just stayed in bed. This morning I saw him getting dressed and asked if he was coming up here but he said he wasn't going to be part of the stupid play and was going for a run instead."
"Oh well that's ok. Maybe you will get the lead of Tony instead." Rachel said as she turned around with a frown.
Tina was running down the hall. She had over slept and it was already 1:10. She made it to the room and saw Mike sitting at the table writing on some papers while his ipod was playing over the speakers.
"You're late and I have a very strict tardy policy." Mike said with a serious voice but had a smile on his face.
"I'm so sorry Mr. Chang. Should I get detention?" Tina asked laughing.
"I will let it slide this one time but don't ever let it happen again." He said walking over to her and giving her a kiss. Tina thought she would never get used to kissing him. She had kissed other guys before but it was different with Mike and she started to wonder if he felt the same way. She decided to remember that question for another time. They stepped apart and sat down on the floor.
It took them an hour to get through all of Tina's math problems. As soon as she was done, Mike stood up pulling Tina with him. He walked over and turned his ipod back on and set it to a slow song. He walked back over to Tina and held his hand out.
"May I have this dance?"
"Of course." Tina took his hand and they started to dance. Tina had never danced like this with another guy before. Everyone at her high school just knew how to shuffle from one foot to the other. This was amazing they were gliding along the entire distance of the room.
About 45 minutes later they were sitting on the table taking a break.
"So have you decided what you want to do for the invitational?"
"I was thinking a solo and then maybe a group performance or something."Tina said
"Well I agree that you should do a solo but I think you should do a partner dance for your second number." Mike told her.
"And who would I do a partner dance with?" Tina automatically asked.
"Well I was hoping with me. I have always wanted to do a partner number revising the Dirty Dancing dance at the end of the movie. I want to make it more modern and to the Black Eye Peas version of the song. Plus I figured if you are dancing and keeping up with me the scouts would see that you are a better dancer than most." Mike told her.
Tina couldn't hide her smile. "I love that idea. One thing though, I really want to do the lift."
"Then I guess we better get practicing." Mike said as he jumped up off the table and held his hand out again for Tina's.
"I love the fact that you can get a hotdog or pretzel just by walking down the street here." Tina said as she took another bite of pretzel.
"Yeah living here has it perks." Mike replied as they were walking back towards her apartment.
"Now I hope you know that I'm not one of those girls who only eat rice cakes and celery. I expect there to be pizza and chips and dip for game watching tomorrow."
"Thank God you are not one of those girls. I like someone who will eat pizza with me while we watch games on TV. Speaking of which, what team do you root for?" Mike asked
"The Browns. I have to stay true to my hometown state." Tina said as Mike spit his soda out.
"You're from Ohio? What town?" Mike asked.
"Lima. Why?"
"I grew up in Columbus."
"Seriously? That is crazy that we lived so close together." Tina said as they were turning down the block to her apartment.
"I like learning all of this new info about you." Mike admitted as they reached the front of Tina's building.
"Me too. Would you like to come up for a bit?" Tina asked.
"Sure I would love to."
Tina pushed the door open and turned the light on. "I guess Rachel isn't back from her audition yet." Tina said as she set her stuff down. "Nice place. It is about the same size as mine but I don't have a roommate." Mike said.
"Well maybe if one of the scouts likes me enough, I will be able to get some dancing jobs and be able to afford my own place too." Tina said sarcastically.
Mike started walking over to her. "Are you making fun of me Ms. Cohen-Chang?" Mike asked.
"I would never." Tina said right before Mike grabbed her and pulled her into a long and deep kiss. This was the most passionate kiss they had ever had and it seemed to go on forever.
The door opened then and Rachel walked in carrying two bags full of groceries. "Whoops! Sorry didn't mean to interrupt."
Mike and Tina jumped apart. "No it's ok. Mike this is Rachel, Rachel this is Mike." Tina introduced.
"Nice to meet you." Rachel held her hand out.
"Nice to meet you too. I should probably get going." Mike said.
Rachel walked to the kitchen and Tina walked Mike back to the door. "I will see you tomorrow. Have a good night T." Mike said then bent down and gave her one last peck. "Night Mike"
"Yes he is definitely Asian God worthy" Rachel said causing both girls to crack up laughing.
I don't own anything Glee just love the story! I really hope you guys like this chapter. Thank you for all of the comments! Keep them coming! Thanks