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As soon as a name gets to 4 votes (and if I like it enough :P) it will automatically be the name and gender. If you guys don't like that system I can change it, but here's what I have so far:
Pucktana: Katrina Lopez-4
Quam: Abigail Evans-4
St. Berry: Thomas Noel Berry-4 (including three PMs I got).
Mina: Austin Chang-4
Bartie: Maverick and MacKenzie-4
Note: although many of you want Rachel's baby to be a girl, I think I'll go the boy route for two reasons. 1, if she had a girl they would most likely be in competition all the time, and 2, if she has a boy she can say he's the only man in her life, which would be really cute.
If you guys want me to change it I can; I think chapter 9 is when most of them are going to find out the genders, though, so change it soon!
On to this chapter! In this chapter, the first day of school and a Glee rehearsal occurs. Also, there is a big surprise from one of our beloved Gleeks. The next chapter will be posted in three days or at 38 reviews. Enjoy!
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August 24, 2015
8:30 AM
At William McKinley High School
Kurt's POV
The first day of school had always been a big deal for me. It was a dry run for the rest of the year, a test drive for all the wins and losses of the next two semesters. Today I was wearing a checkerboard jacket with an infinity scarf and some black leggings. It was a bit toned down, but I wanted to look a bit humbler this year. Flashy was fun, but I got a lot of hassle for it last year.
I walked through the front doors and glanced down the hall. Past the giggling cheerleaders and swaggering jocks was Mercedes, looking fabulous as always (Mercedes #1 on my profile). She seemed to have taken my fashion advice.
As I neared her, she looked a little uncomfortable. "Hey, 'cedes." I greeted her. "You okay?"
"Y-Yeah... just a little nervous for the girls to get here." Mercedes replied, clearing her throat.
"I know. I wonder what they'll say when they see Rachel's baby bump. It's huge." I sighed and turned as I heard the halls quiet.
The five girls walked-well, some waddled-through the doors, Rachel at the front. Her baby bump stuck out more than any of the others, and as she pushed through the silent crowd she was smiling.
"Hey, Kurt!" Quinn said. She was sporting a belly as well-it was small, but it was there.
"Hi, Quinn." I replied, surprised that the HBIC would be seen talking to me.
Mercedes buried her nose in her locker at the sight of them.
"Look, guys, it's the new cast of 16 and Pregnant! How are your little mistakes doing?" Drew Sawyer, a member of the football team, called.
Tina's head snapped to the side. "What the hell did you just say to me?" She asked, walking up to him with a dangerous look in her eyes. Wow... that was very un-Tina.
"U-Uh..." Drew stammered.
"You can make any comments you want about me, but if you make fun of my baby I swear to God I will rip your balls off." She hissed, placing her pointer finger on the boy's chest.
The running back stepped backwards. "Hey, don't be pissed at me. Your lardo friend over there with the big mouth is the one who told everyone." He gestured toward Mercedes.
My head snapped and I goggled at the girl. She looked down at her toes.
"Mercedes?" Brittany asked, her blue eyes wide and watery.
She sighed. "I'm sorry, I just couldn't help-"
"You told everyone?" Santana asked, placing her hands on her hips.
"It just came out!" Mercedes argued.
"What, you just so happened to tell everyone that we're pregnant?" Quinn hissed.
I was shocked. Mercedes? She was Mercedes. She never told anyone anything. She was always so nice and trustworthy. How could she?
"I-I'm sorry..." Mercedes whimpered.
"Whatever we do, I am not singing with you at Sectionals." Rachel hissed, turning and walking away with her hands on her baby bump. The others followed and I was left to stare at her.
"Mercedes..." I sighed.
My friend shut her locker and walked away slowly, her head hung.
3:30 PM
In the choir room
Mercedes' POV
Oh, I knew I shouldn't have told Drew! He was such a jerk; of course he told everyone. It all started out when we went out for coffee together. He was so sweet and charming. It seemed harmless to tell him. Now whenever one of the girls walked down the hall somebody shouted a snide remark or pointed and laughed. And it was all my fault.
Now I had no one to sit next to in Glee.
Finn and Rachel were sitting as far away from each other as possible. It made sense that he was mad, but that was no excuse to tell her that she was a slut. She wasn't. She just got unlucky.
Maybe it was good that I told Drew. Now I didn't have to be a part of their weird inner circle thing. I didn't have to drive them around in my minivan like a chauffeur. I wouldn't have to babysit. But why did I feel so guilty?
Mr. Schue walked into the choir room with a wide smile on his face. "GLEE!" He exclaimed, and everyone but me and Finn cheered.
"How was your sum-" He went silent at the sight of the baby bumps in the room. "Oh sweet, merciful lord..."
Santana sighed, but didn't look too surprised at his reaction. I mean, Mr. Schue was like our dad. Thinking of most of us pregnant must have been terrible for him.
"Uh-how was you guys's summer?" He asked, his tone weary.
"It was great. Lots of doctor's appointments. Lots of shopping." Quinn answered. She and Sam really were very cute together. His hand was on her belly, and her hand was on top of his. Ken and Barbie were the new "it" couple.
"So, how far along are you all?" Mr. Schue sat down on the piano.
"Rachel's 18 weeks, Santana's 14, Brittany is 11 weeks and Quinn and I are 10." Tina answered from atop Mike's lap, where the two cuddled.
"Mercedes isn't pregnant?" He asked.
I shook my head and he looked slightly relieved.
"Okay, well, uh-welcome back. I'd love to catch up, but we have to dive straight into the lesson. Sectionals is in 5 weeks! This week's lesson is a classic: duets! I'll be partnering you up, and you two have to pick a song that sums up all you feel about each other." He glanced around the room. "Mike and Tina, Quinn and Sam, Puck and... Kurt." We were all surprised at that match. "Rachel and Finn, Brittany and Artie and Mercedes and Santana." I internally groaned.
"Mr. Schue, can I change partners?" I asked politely.
"Sorry, Mercedes. No changing." He apologized and retreated to his desk.
I reluctantly walked over to Santana and sat down next to her. This was going to be a hell of a long week.
August 25, 2015
4:00 PM
In the choir room
Puck's POV
I was sorta pissed at first about being paired with Kurt instead of Santana, but then we started talking and I realized that he's actually a really cool dude. We were still looking at song choices, but now Quinn and Sam were about to sing their duet.
I wondered if she had told him about our pregnancy scare last year. It was terrifying; after I took her virginity, she took a pregnancy test and it said positive. We spent the next few weeks in fear, but then went to the doctor (without our parents knowing, of course) and found it that it was just a false alarm. We decided to break it off then, but I still love her a little.
The two walked to the front of the class, Sam's guitar in hand. "So, I pretty much think this sums up our feelings about each other right now. We're going through a rough patch, but we'll always have each other, and that's the important part." Sam said. Quinn smiled at him and the two began singing, Sam playing his instrument.
[HER:] They say we're young and we don't know
We won't find out until we grow
[HIM:] Well I don't know if all that's true
'Cause you got me, and baby I got you
[HIM:] Babe
[BOTH:] I got you babe I got you babe
[HER:] They say our love won't pay the rent
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
[HIM:] I guess that's so, we don't have a pot
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
[HIM:] Babe
[BOTH:] I got you babe I got you babe
[HIM:] I got flowers in the spring I got you to wear my ring
[HER:] And when I'm sad, you're a clown
And if I get scared, you're always around
[HER:] So let them say your hair's too long
'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
[HIM:] Then put your little hand in mine
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
[HIM:] Babe
[BOTH:] I got you babe I got you babe
[HIM:] I got you to hold my hand
[HER:] I got you to understand
[HIM:] I got you to walk with me
[HER:] I got you to talk with me
[HIM:] Igot you to kiss goodnight
[HER:] I got you to hold me tight
[HIM:] I got you, I won't let go
[HER:] I got you to love me so
[BOTH:] I got you babe
I got you babe
I got you babe
I got you babe
I got you babe
The choir room erupted into cheers at the performance, and as Sam played the final few notes they kissed. Although I still had feelings for Quinn, I was happy that she was happy.
"Guys, that was perfect!" Mr. Schue praised them. "I could really feel the love in your performance. Nice job. Anyone wanna go next?"
"Mr. Schue? Can Brittany and I go?" Artie asked.
"Sure, Artie!" Our teacher said. "The floor is yours."
He motioned to the band and they played the opening chords to my favorite song.
Her: When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Both: So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me
Him: If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Both: And darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me
Stand by me
So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh stand by me, won't you stand now, oh, stand
Stand by me
We again started clapping loudly, and I had grown a little teary-eyed by the time they had finished. That song was so sweet... Ugh! What was becoming a father doing to me?
After the performances, Kurt approached me. "So I was thinking that to celebrate our new friendship, our duet song could be "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story."
I raised an eyebrow. "Seriously, dude? That's so little-kid."
"I thought we could attach the microphone to some pregnancy headphones and put them on Santana's belly. That way your baby could hear you sing. But if it's too little-kid..."
"NONONO! I will. Definitely." I exclaimed.
August 26, 2015
4:45 PM
In the choir room
Finn's POV
I couldn't believe I was doing a duet with Rachel. I mean, Mr. Schue had to have noticed that we weren't together. How could he do this? Maybe he had done it on purpose, just to get into my head. It seemed like a lot of people were doing that lately.
Anyway, we had chosen to do "Cowboy Casanova" together. I wasn't sure it'd work as a duet, but we'd see.
We walked up to the front and Rachel began singing.
Her: You better take it from me, that boy is like a disease
You're running, you're trying, you're trying to hide
And you're wondering why you can't get free
He's like a curse, he's like a drug
You get addicted to his love
You wanna get out but he's holding you down
'Cause you can't live without one more touch
As she sang, her eyes were on fire and I found myself strangely attracted to her anger. She was so passionate, and such a good singer...
Her (continued): He's a good time cowboy casanova
Leaning up against the record machine
Looks like a cool drink of water
But he's candy-coated misery
He's the devil in disguise
A snake with blue eyes
And he only comes out at night
Gives you feelings that you don't want to fight
You better run for your life
Him: I see that look on your face
You ain't hearing what I say
So I'll say it again
'Cause I been where you been
And I know how it ends
You can't get away
Don't even look in her eyes
She'll tell you nothing but lies
And you wanna believe
But you won't be deceived
If you listen to me
And take my advice
She's a good time cowgirl casanova
Leaning up against the record machine
Looks like a cool drink of water
But she's candy-coated misery
She's the devil in disguise
A snake with brown eyes
And she only comes out at night
Gives you feelings that you don't want to fight
You better run for your life
Her: Run run away
Don't let him mess with your mind
He'll tell you anything you want to hear
He'll break your heart
It's just a matter of time
But just remember
Both: He's a good time cowboy casanova
Leaning up against the record machine
Looks like a cool drink of water
But he's candy-coated misery
He's the devil in disguise
A snake with blue eyes
And he only comes out at night
Gives you feelings that you don't want to fight
You better run for your life
Oh you better run for your life
Oh you better run for your life
The song ended with us staring into each other's eyes. I was on fire; I had never felt this way before. Her voice was incredible. The passion was so immense I was tingling. I ignored the applause and leaned in, kissing her full on the lips.
Rachel pulled back, her lips parted. The room was silent. "I-I'm sorry, Finn. I can't." With that, Rachel Berry walked out.
August 27, 2015
3:30 PM
In the choir room
Santana's POV
I used to think Mercedes was pretty cool, but now she's just a gigantic bitch. I mean, she told that idiot. I could never trust her again. And now we had to sing together. Ugh, I didn't want to sing together.
But we had to. And I had chosen the perfect song.
The two of us walked to the front of the room. As the music started, I glared at Mercedes.
Santana: I thought that I could always count on you,
I thought that nothing could become between us two.
We said as long as we would stick together,
We'd be alright,
We'd be ok.
But I was stupid
And you broke me down
I'll never be the same again.
Both: So thank you for showing me,
That best friends can not be trusted,
And thank you for lying to me,
Your friendship and good times we had you can have them back
Yeah!
Mercedes: I wonder why it always has to hurt,
For every lesson that you have to learn.
I won't forget what you did to me,
How you showed me things,
I wish I'd never seen.
But I was stupid,
And you broke me down,
I'll never be the same again.
Both: So thank you for showing me,
That best friends can not be trusted,
And thank you for lying to me,
Your friendship the good times we had you can have them back
When the tables turn again,
You'll remember me my friend,
You'll be wishing I was there for you.
I'll be the one you'll miss the most,
But you'll only find my ghost.
As time goes by,
You'll wonder why,
You're all alone.
So thank you for showing me,
That best friends can not be trusted,
And thank you for lying to me,
Your friendship and good times we had you can have them back.
So thank you, for lying to me,
So thank you, for all the times you let me down
So thank you, for lying to me,
So thank you, your friendship you can have it back
We finished and were greated with heaps of applause.
"Wow, ladies, fantastic job! That was so... powerful." Mr. Schue praised us. Mercedes pressed her lips together and glanced at me before going back to her seat.
"Thanks, Mr. Schue." I sighed and sat down as well.
"Puck, Kurt, the floor is yours!" He said, sitting down.
My boyfriend and my GBF took my place at the front of the room.
"So before we sing, Puck has a present for you, Santana." Kurt said.
Oh God... what is it? I wondered, surprised and flattered.
"It was really Kurt's idea, but... here." Puck handed me a pair of headphones.
"Um..." I was confused. Headphones were great, but I didn't really need them.
"Put them on your belly." Puck instructed me. I did so, placing the speakers on either side of my belly. I then noticed that a long wire was connected from the headphones to Puck's microphone.
The music began, and Puck and Kurt started singing.
Puck: You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you're miles and miles from your nice warm bed
You just remember what your old pal said
Boy you've got a friend in me
Yeah you've got a friend in me
Kurt: You've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
You got troubles and I got 'em too
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you
We stick together, we can see it through
'Cause you've got a friend in me
You've got a friend in me
Puck: Some other folks might be a little bit smarter than I am
Kurt: Bigger and stronger too
Both: Maybe
But none of them
Will ever love you the way I do
It's me and you boy
And as the years go by
Our friendship will never die
You're gonna see it's our destiny
Puck: You've got a friend in me
Kurt: You've got a friend in me
Both: You've got a friend in me
The song finished and I was in tears. I felt happy feeling that my baby's first introduction to music was from its daddy.
Puck walked over to me and gave me a hug, kissing my forehead. "I love you, Santana." He murmured.
"I-I love you too." I sobbed, smiling.
September 10, 2015
11:00 AM
At Dr. Simon's clinic
Rachel's POV
I waddled into the examination room, my hands clasped on my belly. It seemed like I was just getting bigger and bigger.
"Rachel! How lovely to see you!" Dr. Simon said, hugging me. I smiled and hugged my obstetrician back. She was very kind; I liked her.
"Hi, Dr. Simon! How are you?" I asked.
"Oh, I'm doing just fine, Rachel! How are you and the little one?"
"Nervous, but excited. I've been waiting for this appointment for a long time."
"You'll be okay. This will be a very easy appointment, I promise. Why don't you lie down on the table?" Dr. Simon asked. I did so and lifted my shirt.
"The gel will be-" She began.
"-a little cold, I know." I finished with a smile. She squirted the stuff onto my baby bump and spread it around with the doppler.
After a few seconds, there was my baby. Wow-it had gotten much bigger since I last saw it.
"And there it is! Your baby is now about the size of a coconut. Would you like to know the gender?" She asked.
"I-yes." I breathed.
"Alright!" She adjusted the machine and squinted. "It looks to be... a boy!"
Tears filled my eyes and I laughed lightly. "A boy. My boy."
"Is that a problem?" She asked.
"No, no. He's-he's my boy. I love him so much."
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AHHHHH RACHEL'S HAVING A BABY BOYYY! SO happy and excited for her! The next chapter will be uploaded in three days or at 38 reviews. Love you!