Title: Change It And Then Save It
Chapter: CH7; Bullywhips and the thought of Seduction
Author: thereoncewasaginger (Tumblr is also thereoncewasaginger)
Rating: Eventual M(chapter rated T)
Warnings: Swearing,
Characters: Dave K., OC Lexi, Dave's father, Santana L., Kurt Hummel, OC Lexi's parents mentioned
Genre: Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi, Slight Fantasy, Humor
Summary: AU, Dave attempts suicide but ultimately fails. When he wakes up, he finds out things aren't what they were. Dave finds that he has the perfect life, his dream life. Later he finds out he is what is called a 'Job', or someone who gets second chances. He is whisked away from his dream life, and told he has a second chance at earning it. Thankfully, he has a friend who can help him
A/N: Sorry for not posting in awhile. I'm honestly loosing confidence in my story, but I feel bad that I haven't updated. I promised someone I would update two days ago, but things got kind of crazy so I didn't update, and I really want to say sorry for that. Here's an update though, and hopefully I can get CH 9/10 written soon so that I can update quicker this time. Anyways~ Thanks.
Disclaimer: I do not own Glee, just the characters that I created.
||Italics is Lexi. Normal is Dave.||
The car ride to school was uneventful, for me at least. Lexi was talking the whole ride, telling my dad all about her plane ride from LA and an update about how her 'parents' were doing. It amused me how much this girl could make up stories and my father believed it all. I kind of wanted to ruin her fun a bit, but then again, she was supposed to be helping me after all. So I let her talk. I let her telling my dad her illusions. I think the thing that intrigued me the most was when my dad's phone started ringing. The smile he had on his face could only mean one thing. "Duke?" my dad said, voice excited. I saw him click a button, then place the phone in the visor.
"Paul! Hey there man!" a male voice I didn't recognize said. "How's my baby girl doing? Is she behaving?" the man said. Dad glanced over at Lexi and laughed.
"She's been an angel so far Duke. We're driving to school. Dave's in the car too." Dad said. He turned his head to me, giving a small nod.
"Uh, Hey Uncle erm, Duke." I said, trying to sound enthusiastic. Dad just sighed and turned his complete focus back on the road. So this was my uncle, my supposedly real uncle. I gave a stare to Lexi who just smiled.
I'll explain later Dave. Oh wait. Nevermind forgot about this whole mind thing. Which surprises me, since I use it a lot. Then again, thanks to your parents all I've been doing is talking in your head. Anyways. Duke and his wife Ellie are actually fully grown Job spirits. And my real parents. And yes, us Job spirits do have kids. It's just every Job spirit doesn't stay with their parents. Well they do for a while, until it comes to the point where they get to be assigned to people. The people they belong with actually are married to each other, kind of funny actually, since the two people both went back to make their second chances happen and they ended being together anyways. Anyways, they have permission from the people, and they are using their home. You see us Job Spirits create strong friendships and bonds with our human counterparts. The illusion part is that everyone in your family thinks we are all related to you. So yeah, there's a somewhat quick explanation. Understand? Just nod if you do.
I nodded slowly. She smiled then leaned back. Dad was busily chatting with Duke, talking about various things. It was interesting watching him and listening to him. It was too bad his dad never actually had a real brother, god only knows how much happier he and mom would be if they had siblings. Dad made a sharp turn into the school parking lot. "Hey Duke, I'll call you back in a bit, I'm at the school and I have to go finish registering Lexi." He said. The two men exchanged goodbyes, then my dad hung up the phone. "I love your Dad Lexi, it was so great catching up with him." He said, extremely cheerfully. I felt sick, my poor dad, he was this happy by an illusion. Lexi just smiled and nodded then made her way out of the car. I started to mimic her movement, but my dad grabbed my arm. "Dave. You know you need to watch your cousin today; you know, show her around and stuff? Introduce her to friends and stuff. I know you two didn't really get along in the past, but could you just try?" he asked. I rolled my eyes, mentally of course. Something told me Lexi already knew her way around and knew everyone, but we needed to keep up appearances, so of course I had to agree.
"Yeah dad, I promise. Could you ask Principal Figgins if maybe I could have one of those passes that let me be late to class so I could show her around to all her classes? After I do my bullywhips thing of course." I asked. My dad's eyes lit up and then he nodded. Good, that made him happy. He let go of my arm, then got out of the car.
Aw your dad is happy. Good job Davey!
I wanted to slushie her. Lexi gave a quick pout. I rolled my eyes. Oh right, she knows all my thoughts. We walked towards the building, Lexi and I straggling behind my dad. "Are you always in my head? Like do you always know why I'm thinking, see what I see, that kind of thing?" I whispered. Lexi shook her head.
I'm not always there. I mean I was always there, but sometimes I would let myself return to the spirit world for a bit. Especially if I knew you were going to do the nasty or you were making out with girls to hide your true self or if you were taking a shower, or something like that. Not that I haven't been in your head while you showered. You have a nice body man, but sadly I would never get to take advantage of that. Though that would be quite funny, especially if I was in human form, and your mom walked in. I'd give the illusion that I was your girlfriend, not your cousin, but still. I would never do that though.
Lexi liked talking, that was obvious. I felt a bit uncomfortable about the fact that she saw some of those things, and the fact she had been in my mind during showers just gave me the awkward feelings. Lexi laughed at this and gave a flirty smirk. "Yo Karofsky, your late." A female voice yelled. I turned my head coming face to face with Santana.
She's sexy. So incredibly sexy. I would seriously like to hook up with her. Too bad she's your fake girlfriend. I had always wanted to tell you that she was hot, but couldn't because I wasn't allowed to talk to you till you were allowed your second chance.
Oh god, kill me now. Please, someone. Lexi jabbed me in the side.
Not going to happen. Especially since if you die, I die, and I'm not ready to die.
Well that was nice of her. "Sorry Santana, my uh, cousin came in late last night and were getting her registered. I'll be there to help with the bullywhips as soon as I'm done showing her around and stuff." I said awkwardly. Santana studied Lexi, her face curling into a smile. Lexi walked up turn her, giving here a quick smile.
"My name is Lexi Karofsky, Dave's cousin. It's a pleasure to meet you. Dave's told me a lot about you." She said, emphasizing a lot. Of course I hadn't told her anything. The girl was a spy in my mind. She probably had been mentally stalking Santana the whole time I knew her.
Good job for figuring that out. I also was mentally fucking her too. Along with a lot of other people.
Lexi gave a small smirk to me, quickly, like the pout had been. Santana gave a dirty look to me. "I didn't tell her anything. She's just a prying little brat. Mom told her you were my girlfriend. Lexi knows about me, so she know you're my fake, but everything else..." I trailed off. Lexi smiled suggestively.
"Let's just say I have excellent intuition, and believe me I can tell what your preference is. Not that I mind. I think your hot." She said. Oh lovely, Lexi gets right to the point doesn't she. I took a sharp breath, then grabbed her arm. Santana was standing in shock.
"Um. Sorry Santana, I'll uh see you in a bit. My dad is probably waiting for us. Again sorry." I apologized quickly.
I'm not sorry.
I rolled my eyes. Of course she wasn't sorry. Dad gave us a questioning look. "Sorry. Santana wanted to know if I was ready to do our bullywhips duty. Kurt comes back today." I tried to explain. My dad slowly nodded, accepting my apology. I sighed, why did I have to apologize for everything?
We made our way into the building, which surprisingly was pretty empty. Then again, there was still a good half hour before class started. Dad guided us to the registrar's office, not that I couldn't of found it myself. I glanced around dad, seeing a women at a desk, typing frantically at her computer. Dad gave a small cough and then the lady whipped her head up. "Oh hello." She said quickly, cheeks burning red. She glanced at Lexi and I, then to my dad. "Are you here to register you children, sir?" she asked.
"Just my niece, my son is already enrolled here." He informed her. She nodded.
"Oh, would you happen to be the guardian of Lexi Karofsky?" she asked, looking hopeful. Dad nodded. "Ah yes, well her previous school sent over her transcripts yesterday, so everything is set, we just need you to finish filling out the forms and we can take Ms. Karofsky to the guidance office so she can get her schedule." The women explained. I glanced at my dad.
"Dad, I have to do bullywhips soon. Kurt's going to need me…" I said quietly. Dad shot me a look but shrugged.
"Okay, that fine. Just make sure you are back in time to show Lexi around to her classes." He said. I nodded quickly. Lexi peered over to my dad.
"Uncle Paul, I was actually wondering if I really needed to be in the office for this, or if I could go follow Dave around while he does his bullywhip thing?" she asked. I glanced at my dad, shaking my head quickly. Dad grinned.
"I think you should go. Dave, take your cousin with you." He ordered. I glared at Lexi. Brat.
You'll love me eventually. I'm just going along to make sure you don't screw up.
I sighed, then gave my dad a quick nod. "Fine dad. Come on Lexi." I said through gritted teeth, pulling on her arm. Lexi waved at Dad then shuffled out of the office.
It didn't take long for us to find Santana and where Santana was, there was Kurt. I peered at him, curiously staring at him. It was weird, the fact that last night I was with a older him, kissing him. My heart was racing as I stared at him. He looked so perfect and delicate.
Whoa there cowboy, I hope you realize that what you feel kind of affects me and man now I'm having the urge to go over and kiss him and do all sorts of naughty things to him. Badly. So calm down. Because I don't think anyone wants that to happen.
I rolled my eyes, ignoring what she said. Santana waved me over, and blushed when she saw Lexi. "Hey Karofsky, hey Lexi." She said. Lexi waved at Santana happily. She turned her head to study Kurt.
You know, I'm sort of disappointed. He looked a lot more hotter when I was in your head. He's still hot though, good choice Davey.
"Stop calling me Davey." I muttered. Santana stared at me. I shook my head then turned to Kurt. "You ready Hummel?" I asked. He nodded slowly. I turned to Lexi. "Are you coming with me? Or what?" I asked. Lexi shrugged.
"You know, I think I'll stay here. Get to know Santana a bit." She explained. Right, get to know her. She already knew Santana. Probably just wanted to try to seduce her or something.
While that does sound like an amazing idea that I would love to act on, I'm not going to do it. I'll be in your head though, don't worry. That way you can't miss me.
Great. Taking a deep breath, I opened my mouth. "So what is your first class?"
