Chapter 7
As the members of New Directions filed into the choir room they noticed two things that were not what they would call 'normal'. One: Santana and Brittany were not sitting together and Two: Rachel was not sitting dead centre in the front. In fact both Brittany and Rachel were sitting together up in the back rows to the far right away from everyone else. As everyone took a seat another thing they all noticed but dared not speak of was the growing tension that filled the air as Quinn entered the room and took her seat next to Mercedes but this was nothing compared to the tension that engulfed the room when Santana made her entrance and took her seat as far away from both Quinn and Brittany.
It was common knowledge to the club by now that something had gone down between Santana, Quinn and Brittany. What? No one knew, but some speculated that Rachel had some kind of insight to what was going on but even she was keeping mum about it. So like everything else that happens in Glee club the group would just wait it out until it all blew up in an overdramatic confrontation, usually brought about in the form of a song and dance number. So for now they would wait.
After what seemed like forever Mr. Shue walked into the room in his happy chirpy self, unknowingly breaking the tension in the room. He had a good feeling about today's class.
"All right guys! I've got a special treat for you all today!"
This got everyone's attention, even Puck looked interested.
"We've been doing a lot of practice to get ready for this year's Sectionals and you've all been working really hard, which I'm very proud of. I would like for today's lesson to be one where you guys can let loose and just have some fun! So…I'm going to open up the floor for you all to get up and perform anything you want."
The response was exactly what he expected as he was met with an enthusiastic roar of applause and excited squeals. Mr. Shue gave the kids some time to confer what they wanted to do and get themselves ready to perform. As the small little groups gravitated to each other; Puck, Finn and Artie all huddled around the drum kit, Tina sat on Mike's lap as they discussed what they wanted to do and Kurt and Mercedes rattled off several numbers they wanted to sing. Everyone was too busy talking and getting their music ready that no one really noticed that both Quinn and Santana didn't move from their seats and didn't talk to anyone. They also didn't notice that Rachel and Brittany sat in complete silence up the back. Every now and then Quinn and Santana would glance up at their girlfriends but neither of them looked back.
Mr. Shue brought everyone back together and asked who would like to go first. At this everyone turned to look at Rachel, but the brunette diva just kept her eyes to the front not looking at anyone. When the group realised that Rachel wasn't going first, several hands shot up. Mr. Shue looking just as surprised as everyone else that Rachel wasn't demanding to go first he looked over to the group. "Ok Finn, Puck and Artie you guys can go first. Let's see what you've got!"
Everyone cheered as the boys got up. Finn headed over to the drum kit, Artie picked up his Bass and Puck grabbed his guitar, they signalled for Brad and they jumped right into their song.
After the boys finished their rendition of Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones, Mike and Tina got up to do their song. They both grabbed two stalls and sat closely together as the music began and they sang I Got You Babe by Sonny and Cher. It was very romantic and overly adorable. Artie was not impressed. Next up was Mercedes and Kurt who performed Gloria Gaynor's classic I Will Survive, which brought down the house. After the two divas sat back down Mr. Shue got up from his chair by the piano. "All right guys that was fantastic! Now is there anyone else who wants to show us anything? Quinn? Santana? How about you girls?"
Quinn shook her head and Santana just glared at him.
"Ok…um….well I guess that's it for to-"
"Mr. Shue" Rachel interrupted.
"Yes Rachel?"
Rachel and Brittany got up from their chairs, "Brittany and I have put together a number that we would like to perform, if that's ok?"
"Of course! I was getting kind of worried there for a moment that you were going to go a whole lesson without singing." He chuckles to himself. "Please…show us what you got."
Rachel and Brittany headed to the centre of the room in front of the piano; Rachel handed the music to Brad and stood next to Brittany. Both Quinn and Santana were surprised by the duo and they weren't the only ones shocked but for different reasons. Quinn and Santana were worried whereas the group were surprised that Rachel was willingly sharing the spotlight…with Brittany no less.
The music began and Brittany was first to sing. The reaction was varied, some were surprised, some were confused, some were intrigued and some were terrified, but not because of her voice but because of what song they had picked to sing.
And for the first time since entering the choir room Brittany looks over towards Santana and directs her song to her.
(Brittany)
I want you to know, that I am happy for you
I wish nothing but the best for you both
An older version of me
Is she perverted like me?
Would she go down on you in a theatre?Brittany dances her way over to where Quinn is sitting giving her a glare as she sings the next lines, not breaking eye contact with the blonde.
Does she speak eloquently
And would she have your baby?
I'm sure she'd make a really excellent mother
Brittany goes back to dance with Rachel as they sing together.
(Brittany & Rachel) (Brittany & Rachel)
Cause the love that you gave that we made
Wasn't able to make it enough for you
To be open wide
(Brittany)
No
And every time you speak her name
Does she know how you told me
You'd hold me until you died
Till you died, but you're still alive
Brittany directs her words and dance towards Santana for the next part.
(Brittany)
And I'm here, to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair, to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know
Rachel saunters over towards Quinn and like Brittany she never breaks eye contact with the girl.
(Rachel)
You seem very well, things look peaceful
I'm not quite as well, I thought you should know
Did you forget about me, Mrs. Duplicity?
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
It was a slap in the face
How quickly I was replaced
And did you even think of me when you fucked her?
As she sings out the last line she glares over towards Santana.
(Rachel & Brittany) (Rachel) (Rachel)
Cause the love that you gave that we made
Wasn't able to make it enough for you
To be open wide
No
(Rachel & Brittany)
And every time you speak her name
Does she know how you told me
You'd hold me until you died
Till you died, but you're still alive
And I'm here, to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair, to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know
(Brittany)
Cause the joke that you laid in the bed
That was me and I'm not gonna fade
As soon as you close your eyes, and you know it
(Rachel)
And now every time I scratch my nails
Down some other girl's back I hope you feel it
Well, can you feel it?
The girls dance together in a very provocative way to make their point.
(Rachel & Brittany)
Well I'm here, to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It's not fair, to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know!
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