Glee was hectic seeing as how it was the last session before Winter Break. The club had won Regional's a week before and was still high over their victory. The room was filled with energy as they chattered away about the past week and the next few weeks away. It was easy to see the group had bonded over a short time of period: Rachel had stepped down a bit, the newly restored Cheerios were nice—actually nice, the football team members were bearable, and the rest of the gleeks were great. Everyone was enjoying company before the three week break until Mr. Schue came in with the...hat.

"What's that Mr. Schue?" Tina asked fearing the worst.

"Guys you have been fantastic. And because we have Nationals to worry about when we get back, I want you to do a project. The hat is going to pair you up with someone else in this club. Your assignment is to find a song that describes your relationship with that exact person. You have, all break to work on it. Now let's start"

The club groaned as they say Mr. Schue mixing the names in the hat before starting to pull two slivers of paper at a time.

"Team 1, Mercedes and Mike; Team 2, Puck and Tina; Team 3, Artie and Quinn; Team 4, Sam and Lauren; Team 5, Kurt and Brittany; Team 6, Finn and me, leaving Team 7, Rachel and Santana." Mr. Schue barely finished before being yelled at by Santana and exclaimed by Rachel at the same time.

"No way in hell. I am not going to be stuck with, Berry!"

"I demand a new partner, Mr. Schue!"

"Sorry Santana, Rachel I can't change this set up: it wouldn't be fair. And, you're not allowed to trade places with someone else. This exercise is meant to improve group communication."

"Shit," Rachel muttered making sure her teammates wouldn't hear her.

"Mierda!" Santana, on the other hand, didn't care if the whole universe heard.

"So I hope you enjoy your break I'll see you when school starts back up." Mr. Schue mentioned dismissing the club before heading toward Emma's office.

Everyone left their spirits slightly damper than before.

Swallowing her fear Rachel approached Santana before she left.

"I know we aren't friends, but I do care about this club. So text me when you have an idea of the song and I hope your break is enjoyable, Santana."


Rachel screamed into her pillow the second it connected with her face. Turning on her computer she logged onto Random Talk, making sure to correct her posture from the slouched form it had been seconds earlier.

*lovesMybff, ImperfectGirl, and BrokenBitch are offline. SoloMan and LikesBoys are online.*

BigDreamer:

Hey guys...

SoloMan?

No Manly? You feeling okay Singer?

LikesBoys:

Hey Singer.

BigDreamer:

Sorry…long day and not necessarily a good one, but yes, I'm alright.

SoloMan:

Why?

BigDreamer:

My day was actually fine until the last hour…then it turned into one of the worst days possible. I got paired up with a girl who hates my guts for project.

LikesBoys:

That is utterly depressing…

BigDreamer:

I know. So what are your plans for break?

LikesBoys:

Nothing much, I'm spending Christmas with the family. Maybe going to see someone special.

SoloMan::

Pretty much the same, I'm going home to see my parents and my brother. Who's the special person, a new boyfriend perhaps, Designer?

LikesBoys:

No I wish. What about you Singer?

BigDreamer:

Hanukah, Designer, I'm Jewish.

SoloMan:

Right I knew that, I got to head out—got a long drive ahead for me. Ttyl

*SoloMan is now offline.*

LikesBoys:

Sorry to abandon you. But I got to go as well, some last Christmas shopping to do. See you, Singer.

*LikesBoys is offline. LovesMybff, ImperfectGirl and BrokenBitch are now online.*

ImperfectGirl:

Hey Star.

BigDreamer:

Charmer, Angel, Amiga :)

lovesMybff:

Singer! Diosa! Mystery!

BrokenBitch:

Singer, Mystery, Ángel.

lovesMybff:

What's up? You guys psyched for Christmas? Because I totally am!

ImperfectGirl:

Sorta…

BrokenBitch:

Yeah, I'm pretty happy about no school for the next three weeks.

BigDreamer:

Of course, I love the holidays.

lovesMybff:

IKR! I can't wait.

The girls continued to chat about break for awhile. And a while later lovesMybff logged off followed by ImperfectGirl girl wishing all a wonderful Christmas and that they would talk soon.

BigDreamer:

I should turn in also.

BrokenBitch:

Me too.

BigDreamer:

Enjoy your break. I got to text my partner before bed. Night Amiga.

BrokenBitch-

Nite Singer.

Logging off the computer, Rachel pulled out her phone. Searching her contacts, the brunette sent a text out before falling asleep.

To Santana:

Text me when we can meet. I have some songs in mind. Have a good night.

Rachel*