Hey everyone! Sorry this update took so long, I've been really busy with school and I just got back from California today, oh how I miss it. haha. This is a short chapter, but still pretty good. The next one will be MUCH longer, I promise. :]
Chapter 7
Artie and I ended up going to my house to practice on the song and chill. And for me to prepare myself for my sister. She wasn't going to freak out or anything, but just she was going to be upset. We decided to go to my room.
"So, talk to me Cate. Why were you so upset?" Artie asked once we were settled.
"It's just, I've never had anything special that was mine since my mom passed away. She had cheerleading all to herself. And volleyball, and basketball, and ballet, and so much more. And like I told you before, my dad gave her all the attention she wanted, and I just faded into the background. I've always been 'Courtney's twin sister.' It's always been annoying. And Glee, Glee is something I'm proud of. Something I'm excited for my dad to come to regionals and be proud of me, not my sister. Give me some attention. And there goes my sister again, stealing it from me." I sighed.
"Have you ever talked to her about it?" Artie suggested. I thought about it. I never really had talked to Courtney about it. I was too passive to say anything. I shook my head no. He sighed.
"This could have all been avoided if-"
"She had just talked to me about just randomly joining," I said, cutting him off.
"Cate, what if she isn't doing it to steal this from you," he said in a serious tone, "you just need to talk to her." I sighed again.
"You're right. Just, it still makes me so mad!" I stated angrily. He chuckled.
"What?" I questioned.
"You're adorable when you're mad, you know that right?" he replied, using my own words on me. I blushed, and he smiled. He wheeled his chair over in front of me. I suddenly heard my front door open and slam closed.
Courtney was home. I looked at Artie, and I knew he knew she was home too. He sighed heavily, as did I. It was going to have to wait, yet again.
"Well, I'm going to go home then. You and your sister need to talk. Call me tonight and tell what happens though," he said, making his way to my door. I followed, opening the door for him. Once we got out into the living room we saw Courtney sitting on the couch. She looked like she had been crying.
"I'll be right back, I'm going to go get dad," I said before heading down the hallway to do so. After only taking a few steps, I heard Courtney say something to Artie. I stopped.
"Does she hate me?" she asked him.
"Courtney, she could never hate you. She's your sister. You guys just need to talk. But I know you guys will be fine, I promise," he replied, reassuring her.
"What you said today before you went to find her, you were right. I should have talked to her before I joined. Just since stuff happened a few years ago, we haven't done really anything together, we used to do everything together. I just wanted it to be like old times. I was trying to surprise her with that."
It was hard for my brain to take all that in for some reason. Artie had said something to Courtney? Why didn't he tell me?
And she did it for us to get closer?
Now I feel like a jerk.
I hoped you enjoyed it! :D Please review and lemme know what you think!
