CHAPTER 7
The next day in the library, Brittany was cramming for an exam. Because she wasn't able to make it past Intermediate Algebra, she had to retake the class and several science classes, and make it through geometry and at least trigonometry, a world geography class, and Mr. Schuester's history class to pass her Senior year. Currently, her exam was on Intermediate Algebra, a class that she was determined to pass no matter what. She couldn't help but remember Sue approaching her with a devastating message:
FLASHBACK
"Brittany, I am genuinely sorry to say this, but because your GPA is currently 0.4, you do not qualify to participate on the Cheerios. Get your grades up, and I will let you continue. In the meantime, I'm sorry to say that you are hereby no longer a Cheerio. Please hand in your uniform by the end of the day."
END FLASHBACK
Since Sue told her this, something seemed to generate a spark in Brittany. She was attempting to dedicate her time to her studies in order to get back on the Cheerios and graduate. The exam was two days away, and Brittany barely understood the material. The only thing she understood was that she was not going to pass this test or any of the classes she needed without help. She knew now how Puck felt when he had to take that important geography exam in order to graduate.
She sighed heavily and picked up her phone, texting Santana to come over. Santana, however, was quick to respond.
I have to go to church with my mother. I'll come by your house later, okay?
Brittany set her phone down in frustration and returned to her book. She hadn't even made it past the second chapter, which upset her. She didn't like feeling unintelligent, and she wasn't sure why she couldn't understand it. Rory and Sam entered the library, quickly finding Brittany surrounded by her studies.
"Hey, Britt, what are you doing?" asked Rory.
"I'm studying for a test. Coach Sylvester said that if I don't get my grades up, I won't get back on the Cheerios and I won't be able to graduate. The test is in two days, and I need help."
"Okay, all right, calm down, we're here for you", said Sam, and he and Rory sat down with her.
"Thanks, guys, I really appreciate this", said Brittany.
"Not a problem. We've both gotten through this class. We can definitely help", said Rory, and he and Sam proceeded to go through the book with her.
INTERLUDE
Amanda made her way to her classroom feeling very conflicted. She understood that her actions at the restaurant had done a number on Alexander, but she didn't seem to care. She was used to wanting her opinion to matter above all others', and have everyone else agree with or adhere to those opinions. Ever since she was little, she felt that her parents were obsessed with control over her, not wanting her to lead her own life and be happy. They had always instilled rules and regulations to their daily living, which Amanda had not grown to. Adamant about having control, she felt that the way the exchange she was having with Alexander meant that he was trying to have some control of his own. She hated that. She hated that she hated that. She suddenly broke into song, performing Miley Cyrus's "Can't Be Tamed". Her performance shifted between the halls and the choir room, where the rest of the Glee Club watched her performing with a mixture of interest and confusion. While singing, she used incomparable choreography using her body, waist, and arms, incorporating her legs to dance fluidly and in a way that seemed impossible to follow by others.
She concluded the song in the hallway, and was surprised to see that her dancing had been joined by other students who were following her with the song, and she grinned happily, acknowledging that others had gone along with her.
"Thanks, you guys, carry on", she said, and the students dispersed.
Before she continued to class, she could've sworn she heard a girl who had been dancing say "She is so cool", and kept the grin on her face as she continued.
