Chapter 7: Channel Orange
Blaine was dressed in his usual attire for whenever his parents took him out to have dinner at the country club in Westerville. Even though the club was several hours away, his parents were still frequent members and always demanded for Blaine to join them for dinner. The club was gorgeous and incredibly well put together. As Blaine walked with his parents onto the terrace for dinner, he found himself thinking about what Kurt had told him before he left. Maybe the reason Blaine wouldn't open up is that he was always taught not to. Whenever he came to the club, he was always instructed to behave and act almost like a machine. Come to think of it, this is how Blaine normally acts around his parents especially his father. As Blaine sat down at the table, a waiter immediately appeared and took their drink orders. Mr and Mrs. Anderson ordered martinis and Blaine simply ordered a water.
"So, Blaine, how is school been going?" Mr. Anderson asked.
"It's okay, Dad." Blaine replied.
"Just okay? Nothing else happening in that public school?" Mr. Anderson asked.
"No, Dad. It's just school." Blaine said.
"Well if nothing is happening, then maybe we should transfer you back to Dalton."
"Oh, no Dad. I'm happier at McKinley."
"How could you be happier at a public school? I went there and the whole place stunk of stink bombs."
"Yeah, that's my friend, Puck."
"You make friends with these sort of hoodlums? What are they teaching you in that place?"
"Oh, our drinks are here. That's excellent." Mrs. Anderson chimed in.
They received their drinks and then ordered their food. When the waiter once again left the table, Blaine spoke up.
"I'm sorry if I spoke up, Dad. I just-I really miss Kurt. I'm so worried." Blaine said.
"It's not appropriate to talk about such manners at the dinner table." Mr. Anderson replied.
Blaine looked at him for a moment.
"What do you mean? How is this inappropriate?"
"Your private life is not my business."
Blaine suddenly started to understand what was going on here but he wanted to force his father to say it.
"What's private? Kurt is my boyfriend and I'm worried about him."
Mr. Anderson started to become very irritated.
"I told you not to discuss such matters. What if someone heard us?"
"I'm out, Dad. I don't care who hears." Blaine said.
"Maybe tonight was a bad night to go out." Mrs. Anderson said.
"Son, I've told you that this-this is not normal. It is just a phase and you will eventually figure out the correct path in due time but until that time, I have asked you to refrain from speaking about your personal life with me. Do you understand now?"
"No, Dad. It's not a phase. I've told you a million times. I love men, specifically Kurt and I'm not going to stop seeing him just because you don't approve. I don't need your approval."
Mr. Anderson looked at Blaine with a look of utter contempt.
"No, you don't need me? Who paid for your education? Who paid for all your meals, your clothing? Under my house, you will follow my rules."
Blaine stood up from the table.
"Blaine, sweetie. Please sit back down." Mrs. Anderson said.
"I'm done with this stupid fancy country club and this stupid piece of crap that's our family. You want to kick me out of the house, go on right ahead. I don't even care anymore."
Blaine then ran away from the table. Mrs. Anderson stood up in concern but she didn't follow him. She sat back down and looked at her husband, unsure of what to do. He simply went right back to eating.
Blaine walked into the club, not ready to face his parents again. He sat in a room that had an entire DJ station and several tables surrounding a dance floor. He heard several men shouting and looking panicked. He walked up to one of the men and asked him what was going on.
"Our lead singer is running late and we have a wedding reception in just one minute. We are going to be in so much trouble without a singer."
Blaine looked around and then smiled back at the man.
"I can sing. I've been told I'm pretty good." Blaine said.
"You'll have to do. We're desperate." He replied.
Blaine followed the man up onto stage as the wedding guests arrived and stood on the dance floor, looking up at him. Blaine took a deep breath.
"Congratulations to the bride and groom. The lead singer should be here soon but until then, I have a song I'd like to sing for all of you tonight."
Blaine whispered in the ears of the band members what song he wanted them to play and began singing.
BLAINE
THE BEST SONG WASN'T THE SINGLE
BUT YOU WEREN'T EITHER
LIVIN' IN LADERA HEIGHTS, THE BLACK BEVERELY HILLS
DOMESTICATED PARADISE, PALM TREES AND POOLS
THE WATER'S BLUE, SWALLOW THE PILL
KEEPIN' IT SURREAL, WHATEVER YOU LIKE
WHATEVER FEELS GOOD, WHATEVER
TAKES YOU MOUNTAIN HIGH
KEEPIN' IT SURREAL, NOT SUGAR-FREE
MY TV AIN'T HD, THAT'S TOO REAL
GRAPEVINE, MANGO, PLEACHES, AND LIMES, THE SWEET LIFE
THE SWEET LIFE, SWEET LIFE, SWEET LIFE
SWEET LIFE, SWEET LIFE, THE SWEET, SWEET
SWEET, SWEET LIFE, SWEETIE PIE
YOU'VE HAD A LANDSCAPER AND A HOUSEKEEPER
SINCE YOU WERE BORN, THE SUNSHINE ALWAYS
KEPT YOU WARM, SO WHY SEE THE WORLD
WHEN YOU GOT THE BECAH, DON'T KNOW
WHY SEE THE WORLD, WHEN YOU GOT THE BEACH
THE SWEET LIFE, AND THE WATER
IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED, IT'S EVERYTHING
I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE
BUT THIS NEIGHBORHOOD IS GETTING
TRIPPIER EVERY DAY, THIS NEIGHBORHOOD
IS GOIN' ABSOULTELY CRAZY
YOU'VE HAD A LANDSCAPER AND A HOUSEKEEPER
SINCE YOU WERE BORN, THE SUNSHINE ALWAYS
KEPT YOU WARM, SO WHY SEE THE WORLD
WHEN YOU GOT THE BECAH, DON'T KNOW
WHY SEE THE WORLD, WHEN YOU GOT THE BEACH
THE SWEET LIFE
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It just wasn't really bearable anymore for Puck. Everywhere he went, people were always talking about him. He couldn't even go to the bathroom without someone making a joke about him getting a quickie from a guy in the stalls. Normally, Puck wouldn't think much of a sex joke as he usually is the one who says them but this time, it wasn't a joke. It was an insult to his way of life, to his feelings for guys and it really hurt him. He couldn't believe how cruel Finn was to him. He wasn't ready for this pain and all this cruelty. What made everything worse was the fact that it ruined football practice. Puck actually really enjoyed playing football but whenever he walked into the locker room, guys always snickered at him or covered themselves and laughed about him trying to make a pass at them. As time went on and Puck was constantly harassed, he walked into Coach Beiste's office and made a decision.
"Coach, I need to talk to you."
Coach Beiste spit out her chicken and looked up at him.
"What's the matter, Puck?" She asked.
Puck closed the door and turned back to look at his coach.
"I'm quitting the football team."
"What? You can't do that. We have a championship game coming up."
Puck tried to hide his tears but he wasn't able to. At this point, he didn't even care.
"I can't take it anymore. The guys are so mean to me. I know I'm not a good guy and all but I don't think I deserve this."
Coach Beiste stood up and put her hand on Puck's shoulder comfortingly.
"What do they say?" She asked.
Puck felt the shame and ridicule constricted his voice as he was barely able to let out his answer.
"My sexuality."
"That's awful. I'm so sorry, Puck. I'll say something to them."
Puck shook his head.
"No, please don't. Just let me leave. I have to go. I can't do this anymore."
Coach Beiste looked at Puck and couldn't help but feel for the boy. Puck was usually very tough and reserved. This was unlike him. The boy in front of him was very vulnerable and broken.
"You can quit, Puck. I understand but just know there'll always be a place on the team if you change your mind."
Puck nodded.
"Thanks, Coach Beiste. Good luck at the game tonight."
Puck left the office door, grabbed his things from the lockers and left the locker room, ignoring the hurtful words of his teammates as he left.
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As usual, the glee club was loud and boisterous as Mr. Schue walked in. Everyone took their seats and were ready to hear their teacher speak.
"Alright, guys. I have some good news. Sectionals was pushed back a week. It's next Saturday, not this Saturday which means we have more time to practice."
Mercedes rose her hand.
"Mr. Schue, why is that we never practice our set list for Sectionals until the day of Sectionals? I mean wouldn't it make sense if we just practiced in advance?"
Mr. Schue started laughing.
"That's funny, Mercedes. Okay, guys. I've decided that we should make this week a tribute to an album!"
"Because that worked out so well last time." Quinn said sassily.
"I get so turned on when you're cynical." Rachel said to Quinn.
Quinn beamed and started giggling.
"Wait, when did Rachel and Quinn become an item?" Tina asked.
"I think eventually we're all just gonna become gay." Artie replied.
"Alright, guys. Now any suggestions for the tribute." Will asked.
Artie placed his hand in the air and wheeled over to where Will was standing and addressed his friends.
"There is only one choice for whose album we should do. Channel Orange. Frank Ocean is beautiful, his music speaks volume. We haven't had a singer-songwriter like this since forever! He is the best of our generation and Channel Orange is my bible and I want to sing sweet praises to its beauty. Hallelujah!" Artie exclaimed.
"Oh my god Artie should be black." Brittany replied.
"I have no objections. Frank is cool." Sam said.
"I do think Mr. Ocean is excellent but some of his subject matter is a little sensitive." Rachel said.
"Oh, I trust you all. Go out there and discover the ocean!" Mr. Schue exclaimed.
"No. That was horrible." Quinn said.
"You really can do better, Mr. Schue." Mercedes added.
"One time when I went into the ocean, my top fell off." Brittany said.
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Tina and Blaine walked into Principal Figgin's office as they were called out class during their period of Geometry. They both sat down, waiting to hear some good news.
"I'm sorry to say that all evidence against Karofsky and Azimio has been dropped." Figgins said.
"Wait, what?" Tina asked.
"I am sorry. They will come back to school next week."
"You saw the security tapes with your own eyes. You know they were guilty." Tina snapped.
"I'm not sure what I saw but I do know that the tapes are no longer in the school's possession. I'm sorry, Miss Chang but your case against them is no longer valid and there is no more reason to suspend them."
"I will not stand for this. Blaine was attacked! This is a clear violation of our school's anti-bullying code." Tina said outraged.
"I'm sorry, Miss Chang."
"No, you're gonna be sorry. This isn't the last time you'll hear from me."
Tina stood up and stormed out. Blaine simply stood up and looked at Figgins before leaving. Tina paced the hallway but stopped moving as she saw Blaine fall to the floor.
"Don't worry, Blaine. I won't rest until they are both suspended. They won't hurt you again. I'll figure something out."
Blaine started to cry. He cried loudly and tightened his body into a ball on the floor. Tina realized something was seriously wrong and went to his side.
"Blaine, what's wrong? Should I call someone?"
Blaine shook his head.
"I miss Kurt, and I miss my parents." Blaine said.
He had difficulty getting his words out in between his gasps but Tina was able to understand him.
"I know but it's gonna be okay. Kurt will be back soon."
"He was right about me, you know. I never talk about my feelings. It's because of my stupid parents. They've always taught me to never talk about how you're feeling. I guess I just followed that. It really hurt me when Karofsky and Azimio attacked me and I'm really upset that Kurt's gone and I miss him and I just don't know what I'm doing." Blaine said.
Tina gave him a hug, trying to comfort him.
"It's good to open up, Blaine. You have a whole glee club that loves you and supports you. Kurt is a very compassionate person and I know that he just wants you to be happy and he thinks you can be happier by just not being so afraid to open up. He won't judge you. Kurt doesn't need a knight in shining armor, he needs you."
Blaine smiled at her.
"How do you know all of this?"
"Kurt and I have been friends for years. I even fake dated him."
"Wow, I don't know if I can compete with you. I haven't known him his long."
"No, but you've gotten with him in ways that I can't even imagine."
Blaine blushed.
"I guess Kurt and I have been a little open about our sexualities."
Tina laughed.
"Just a little. But I'm glad you guys are happy."
"I just wish I knew where Kurt was. I want to tell him that I can make this change and open up more to him."
"When the time comes, you'll be able to tell him. I just know it. In the mean time, I have some big plans. Wow, I feel like Quinn." Tina said with a chuckle.
"I'll see you later, Tina. Thanks for the support." Blaine said.
Blaine walked away leaving Tina alone. She wasn't alone for very long as Artie wheeled himself up to her.
"Tina. I want to talk to you." Artie said.
Tina turned to look at him but quickly looked away as she felt awkward seeing Artie after everything that had happened between them.
"Artie, I'm sorry. I just feel weird." Tina replied.
"Tina, I've been thinking about you. I want to give it another chance." Artie said.
Tina closed her locker door and walked away from Artie but he followed her.
"Does this have anything to do with the fact that Mike is gone? Are you just trying to swoop in now that you know you don't have competition?"
Artie shook his head.
"I don't think of it that way. I just-I feel bad about what happened and how it ended and I honestly think that you and me work. I mean, I was really happy with you sophomore year and I thought you were too."
"I was."
"Then let's get that feeling again."
Tina stood to face Artie.
"Do you know what I've been through, Artie? I care about you, I always will but I want a guy that cares about me and supports me. Kurt and Blaine were attacked in the hallway and I was too when I tried to protect them. No one from Glee even bothered to ask me or Kurt or Blaine how we were. I want a boyfriend who will help protect me and my friends. You've been distant and I'm not gonna lie, I've really wanted you to be a larger part of my life."
Artie looked at her for a moment before replying.
"I can't change the past but I can change the future. I will be there for you and for Kurt and Blaine, and all of our friends. Please give me a chance."
Tina looked at Artie with some doubt in her eyes.
"Prove to me that you've been thinking about me."
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Artie took the solo later in Glee that day.
ARTIE
A TORNADO FLEW AROUND MY ROOM
BEFORE YOU CAME, EXCUSE THE MESS IT MADE
IT USUALLY DOESN'T RAIN
IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, MUCH LIKE ARIZONA
MY EYES DON'T SHED TEARS BUT BOY THEY POUR
I'VE BEEN THINKIN 'BOUT YOU
OH, NO, NO, NO
I'VE BEEN THINKIN 'BOUT YOU
YOU KNOW, KNOW, KNOW
I'VE BEEN THINKIN 'BOUT YOU
DO YOU THINK ABOUT ME STILL
DO YOU, DO YOU?
OR DO YOU NOT THINK SO FAR AHEAD
CUZ I'VE BEEN THINKING 'BOUT FOREVER
OR DO YOU NOT THINK SO FAR AHEAD
CUZ I'VE BEEN THINKIN 'BOUT FOREVER
YES, OF COURSE, I REMEMBER HOW COULD I FORGET
HOW YOU FEEL, I KNOW YOU WERE MY FIRST TIME
A NEW FEEL, IT WON'T EVER GET OLD, NOT IN MY SOUL
NOT IN MY SPIRIIT, KEEP IT ALIVE
WE'LL GO DOWN THIS ROAD TIL
IT TURNS FROM COLOR TO BLACK AND WHITE
OR DO YOU NOT THINK SO FAR AHEAD
CUZ I'VE BEEN THINKIN 'BOUT FOREVER
OR DO YOU NOT THINK SO FAR AHEAD
CUZ I'VE BEEN THINKIN' BOUT FOREVER
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It was the night of the big football game and all of McKinley were pumped up. If they won this game, they would have a fair chance of winning the championship title. Finn and Sam were crushed by the fact that Puck wasn't playing with them. They had been practicing all year for this but Puck wouldn't be joining them in their moment of glory. The guilt of what Finn had done was still eating him alive. He couldn't do much of anything to ease his guilt. He tried talking to Sam and Puck but neither would listen to them. Upon hearing that Puck quit the team due to excessive bullying, Finn felt even worse. When Finn tried to talk to Sam in the locker room, he ignored Finn and stood by himself.
Puck wished he could be down there with playing in the big game but he didn't want to be bullied anymore and he knew that this was his only option. Rachel and Quinn, who sat together holding hands, joined Puck in the stands.
"Hey Puck." Quinn said.
"Hey, Quinn. Hey Rach." Puck said.
"So how do we look?" Rachel asked.
"Pretty good. I think we'll win. The other team is kinda lame and I also screwed most of their mothers."
"Thanks for sharing that with us, Puck." Quinn said.
"So when did you two turn gay?" Puck asked.
"We didn't turn gay. This is love and it knows no gender." Rachel said.
"It's still gay." Puck said.
"Speaking of gay, you and Sam? I never would've guessed." Quinn said.
"Just leave it alone." Puck snapped.
"What's that for? I'm not judging you." Quinn said.
"I'm sorry. I just wasn't ready for people to know about it and now everyone does because of Finn's big mouth." Puck said.
Rachel gave Puck a comforting squeeze on the shoulder.
"I'm so sorry, Puck. I can't even believe Finn. If it was up to me, I would kick him out of glee club."
"Yeah, that'll show him, Rachel." Quinn said.
"I don't know anymore. I just-I mean I still like girls, I'm not gay. I just also like guys, so why am I getting such a huge label for that?"
"Because people are Neanderthals." Rachel said.
"And this is Ohio. If we were in New York, people would label if you weren't into guys." Quinn added.
The guys then marched out onto the field. Puck looked at Sam longingly.
"I have to break us up." Puck said.
"I thought you guys weren't dating." Quinn said.
"We weren't, but I just mean end what we're doing now." Puck said.
"You mean, each other?" Rachel asked.
"Nice." Quinn replied.
"Yes, Rachel. I don't want to hurt him but I just-I can't keep this up. I'm going find some girl and ask her out and just pretend I'm completely straight."
"Puck, don't do that. You're awesome the way you are." Rachel said.
"Thanks, Rachel. I appreciate that especially from a fellow Jew but I know this is something I have to do. I know I'll never forget Sam though. He was great."
As the team began the game, Puck found himself zoning out, listening to the crowd as he sang.
PUCK
I WANNA SEE YOUR POM-POMS FROM THE STANDS
COME ON, COME ON, MY FINGERTIPS AND MY LIPS
THEY BURN FROM THE CIGARETTES
FORREST GUMP, YOU RUN MY MIND, BOY
RUNNING ON MY MIND, BOY
FORREST GUMP, I KNOW YOU FORREST
I KNOW YOU WANNA HURT A BEETLE
BUT YOU'RE SO BUFF AND SO STRONG
I'M NERVOUS, FORREST, FORREST GUMP
MY FINGERTIPS AND MY LIPS, THEY BURN
FORM THE CIGAREETS, FORREST GUMP
YOU RUN MY MIND, BOY, RUNNING ON MY MIND, BOY
I SAW YOUR GAME, FORREST, I WAS SCREAMING RUN 44
BUT YOU KEPT RUNNING PAST THE OUTZONE
OH, WHERE'D YOU GO, FORREST
FORREST GUMP, FORREST GREEN, FORREST BLUES
I REMEMBER YOU, THIS IS LOVE, I KNOW IT'S TRUE
I WON'T FORGET YOU, YOU, YOU, OH, YOU, YOU
IT'S FOR YOU, FORREST, IT'S FOR YOU, FORREST
FORREST GUMP
Puck watched the game in silence, unable to focus on anything but Sam and how much he wished he could man up and ask him out on a proper date. He knew that he didn't have the balls to do that, and he would have to hurt Sam instead. This couldn't get any worse.
Finn got home from the game late that night. They had won the game but he didn't even care. All he wanted was his friends back. All he wanted was to just undo what he had done. On top of everything, Kurt was gone and Finn had no idea why. He assumed it might have to deal with Karofsky, and he felt horrible knowing he hadn't followed through on his promise to Burt that he would keep an eye out for Kurt. But if he couldn't get Puck or Sam back, he would have to try to get Kurt back. As he walked upstairs, he knocked on his parent's bedroom door. As Burt opened the door, Finn had his eyes covered.
"Finn, it's safe." Burt said.
Finn uncovered his eys.
"Good." Finn said.
"What do you want? Your mother and I want to go to bed." Burt said.
"I wanna talk to you about Kurt."
"What about him?"
Burt closed the door and approached his stepson.
"I wanna know what happened. What happened to Kurt and where is he?"
"I told you already, I can't tell you."
"Not good enough. I need to know. I need to fix this problem."
"You can't fix this."
"Damnit!"
Finn yelled and kicked the staircase banister. Carole appeared out in the hallway.
"Is everyone alright?" She asked.
"We're fine. Look, Finn, I can't tell you what happened to Kurt. I appreciate that you care about him but you can't save him. Your brother is getting some help."
"I need to do something good for someone!" Finn shouted.
"What else is going on, Finn?" Carole asked.
"I'm an asshole. That's what's going on. I've been such a jerk. There's no but to it. I've been a jerk. I outed Sam and Puck, I didn't protect Kurt, I treated Rachel badly when we were dating and I've just been so selfish and self-centered. I would hate me too, I do hate myself. I'm sorry for my outburst but I just wanna feel like I can do something right. Sam and Puck won't talk to me, I think Rachel's gay now and Kurt is somewhere I don't even know probably because of Karofsky and he doesn't deserve that. He deserves to be here with his friends and his boyfriend because nobody should ever make someone else feel inferior because of who they are and how they feel. I just wish that I could tell Sam and Puck that and how sorry I am for rejecting them."
Burt and Carole both looked at each other and then back at Finn.
"Finn, telling people about the personal sexual orientation of someone else is inappropriate. That is unfortunately, a major source of pain and discomfort for many gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender teenagers and adults. It is a major life changing decision to make and it is not your place to do that." Burt said.
"You're right." Finn said.
Finn started to burst into tears as he fell to the floor. Carole kneeled down next to him and gave him a hug.
"Finn, what you did was wrong. I'm not going to sugarcoat it but all you can do is just truly apologize for what you did and hope your friends see it in their hearts to forgive you. They may decide to do that." Carole said.
"I've tried talking to them but they won't listen." Finn said.
"If you stop making it about what you did and start making it about why you did it. They may hear you out." Carole said.
"You think that'll work?" Finn asked.
"It's worth a shot." Burt said.
"Thanks, guys. I'm going to figure out what I'm going to say." Finn said.
Finn returned to his bedroom where he thought about what his plan would be to win back his friends.
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Sam walked up to Puck in the hallway.
"Dude, what gives? Why won't you answer any of my texts?"
Sam turned to see that Puck was crying.
"I'm sorry, Sam. I just can't." Puck said.
"Dude, what's wrong? Are you okay?" Sam asked with concern.
"I have a girlfriend now." Puck said.
"Wait, what? I thought we were gonna be single but be friends with benefits exclusively between us."
Puck shook his head.
"I can't do it anymore with you."
"What? What happened? And why did you quit the football team? We almost lost last night. We could've won easy if you had been on the team."
Puck slammed his locker door shut.
"I'm tired of it, Sam. I'm tired of people constantly talking about my sexuality all the time. I just wanna be me, not my bisexuality. I want to love who I am but how can I do that when everyone else hates it?"
"Dude, who cares what they think? You are you, and that's the badass Noah Puckerman."
"Badass? Really? Look at me, dude. Badasses don't cry."
"Yes, they do. Badasses stay true to who they are even if other people don't accept it. They do cry because they're people who can feel but they power through the sad times because they know a positive future is right around the corner."
"I'm sorry, Sam. I have to end this. I have to be straight so people will like me again."
"You have friends who like you for who you are, not who other people want you to be."
"I'm sorry, Sam. I have to go."
Puck started walking away.
"I really care about you, Puck. Not just in a sexual way, I really think I may have some feelings for you." Sam stated.
Puck turned around.
"I'm flattered but I'm straight." Puck responded.
But it was a lie. Puck knew it and so did Sam, but that lie was the reality which crushed both boys. Puck walked away, leaving Sam alone to his tears.
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Mr. Schue rallied all of the glee kids together.
"Alright, class. The official information for sectinals has come. The theme this year is –"
Mr. Schue turned his back to the kids and wrote the theme on the whiteboard followed by an outline.
"Black?" Quinn asked.
"Yes, black. We are going to sing an entire setlist of songs just by black artists."
"That sounds racist." Brittany said.
"That's because it is." Mercedes said.
"No, it's not racist. We are embracing black culture." Mr. Schue said.
"Black culture? Really?" Mercedes asked.
Rachel rose her hand.
"Mr. Schue, since we are discussing sectionals, have you finally chosen a solo winner? You haven't told us in weeks."
"Yes, Rachel. Since the theme is focusing on black pride, I have decided to award Mercedes the solo."
Mercedes beamed but Rachel pouted and crossed her arms.
"I already know what song I'm going to sing." Mercedes said.
"It must be so nice to know you get to sing." Tina replied.
"Alright, guys. This setlist should include some songs by empowering black artists. I think we should open with a big solo by Mercedes and then have a group number."
Finn rose his hand.
"Yes, Finn?"
"Mr. Schue, while I think it's good that we prepare for Sectionals, I was thinking about this week's assignment. I would like to perform."
"Alright, Finn. You have the floor."
Finn stepped down and looked directly at Sam and Puck, who were both looking away.
"This song is about someone who falls in love with someone who is lost. I've realized now more than ever how lost I am. I made a huge mistake and I've been acting like a jerk and I just wanna say to the people I've hurt that I'm so sorry for what I did. I really love you and I was just scared that you would get hurt and I only wanted to protect you and ironically, I hurt you. I just want you to know that no matter what, I'll always love you. I hope you can see how much you mean to me and accept how truly lost and confused I am."
FINN
DOUBLE D, BIG FULL BREASTS ON MY BABY
TRIPLE WEIGHT, COULDN'T WEIGHT THE LOVE
I'VE GOT FOR THE GIRL, AND I JUST WANNA KNOW
WHY YOU AIN'T BEEN GOIN' TO WORK
BOSS AIN'T WORKIN' YOU LIKE THIS
HE CAN'T TAKE CARE OF YOU LIKE THIS
NOW YOU'RE LOST, LOST IN THE HEAT OF IT ALL
GIRL YOU KNOW YOU'RE LOST
LOST IN THE THRILL OF IT ALL
MIAMI, AMSTERDAM, TOKYO, SPAIN, LOST
LOST ANGELES, INDIA, LOST ON A TRAIN, LOST
SHE'S AT A STOVE, CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT
HER OUT HERE COOKING DOPE
I PROMISE SHE'LL BE WHIPPIN' MEALS
UP FOR A FAMILY OF HER OWN SOME DAY
NOTHIN' WRONG, NO NOTHIN' WRONG WITH A LIE
NOTHIN' WRONG WITH ANOTHER SHORT PLANE RIDE
NOTHIN' WRONG, AIN'T NOTHING WRONG
THROUGH THE SKY, YOU AND I
NOW YOU'RE LOST, LOST IN THE HEAT OF IT ALL
GIRL YOU KNOW YOU'RE LOST
LOST IN THE THRILL OF IT ALL
MIAMI, AMSTERDAM, TOKYO, SPAIN, LOST
LOST ANGELES, INDIA, LOST ON A TRAIN, LOST
LOVE LOST, LOVE LOST, LOVE LOST, LOVE LOST
Sam and Puck both clapped along with the rest of the glee club as Finn sat back down.
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Mr. Figgins was about ready to leave for the day when he was terrified to see Tina approach him.
"Mr. Figgins, we meet again."
"Oh, no! Not you! Stay back!"
"If you don't expel Karofsky and Azimio then I will bite you. You will turn into a vampire with an overwhelming amount of thirst for human flesh and erotic sexual desire for overemotional teenage girls!"
"No, please! Please, don't bite me!"
Tina walked closer to him.
"You're just a coward, that's all you are. You know what Karofsky and Azimio did, you saw it with your own eyes. You're probably scared of their parents or something. It's pathetic. It's pathetic that you won't do the right thing and protect your students. If you can't do that, then I'm gonna call my parents, and they are the most bloodthirsty and sexually aggressive vampires you will ever meet!"
"Okay! Okay! I'll expel them! You are right! I am a coward and I was scared of their parents. They forced me to lie to you and delete the tapes. I'll expel them and give you the option to report them for a violence charge."
"I want you to also give the option to report them for assault for Blaine and for Kurt."
"Yes! Done!"
"And change your policy! Violence against anyone is completely unacceptable."
"I will! Please don't bite me!"
Tina got closer to him and tightened her teeth menacingly. Figgins ran and Tina chuckled to herself.
"Tina?"
Tina turned around and blushed.
"Artie? Hey, what's up? I didn't think anyone else would be here."
"Why are you dressed in a vampire costume?"
"It's a long story, but basically I scared Figgins into changing our school's policy on violence and I got him to expel Karofsky and Azimio for what they did to Kurt, Blaine and I. I know it's ridiculous and a policy about violence shouldn't be handled in such a silly way but I just really wanted it to happen and I know Figgins for some reason, believes in vampires and thinks I am one, so I just thought it would work. I didn't want to wait. I wanted to fix this now."
"I understand. I'm really glad you got Figgins to change the policy. You're really awesome, Tina."
Artie started to wheel himself away.
"Artie, I loved your song. It was really sweet. I don't know if I'm ready to just jump right back into a relationship right now but I do wanna start talking to you again. Maybe we can just take it slow and see what happens?"
"I'd like that."
They both smiled at each other and then walked outside to go to the bus.
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Sam was by himself in the auditorium. Everyone else had left for the day. He wanted to participate in the assignment of the week too. He thought about Puck as he sang his favorite Frank Ocean song.
SAM
TAXI DRIVER, BE MY SHRINK FOR THE HOUR
LEAVE THE METER RUNNING, IT'S RUSH HOUR
SO TAKE THE STREETS IF YOU WANNA
JUST OUTRUN THE DEMONS, COULD YOU
HE SAID, ALLAHU AKBAR, I TOLD HIM DON'T CURSE ME
BUT BOY YOU NEED PRAYER, I GUESS IT COULDN'T HURT ME
IF IT BRINGS ME TO MY KNEES, IT'S A BAD RELIGION
THIS UNREQUITED LOVE, TO ME IT'S NOTHING BUT
A ONE MAN CAUSE, AND SEINIDE IN MY STRYOFOAM CUP
I COULD NEVER MAKE HIM LOVE ME
NEVER MAKE HIM LOVE ME, LOVE ME, LOVE ME, LOVE ME
TAXI DRIVER, I SEAR I'VE GOT THREE LIVES
BALANCED ON MY HEAD LIKE STEAK KNIVES
I CAN'T TELL YOU THE TRUTH ABOUT MY DISGUISE
I CAN'T TRUST NO ONE, AND YOU SAY ALLAHU AKBAR
I TOLD HIM DON'T CURSE ME, BUT BOY YOU NEED PRAYER
I GUESS IT COULDN'T HURT ME, IF IT BRINGS ME
TO MY KNEES, IT'S A BAD RELIGION
THIS UNREQUITED LOVE, TO ME IT'S NOTHING BUT
A ONE MAN CULT, AND CYNAIDE IN MY STYROFOAM CUP
I COULD NEVER MAKE HIM LOVE ME
NEVER MAKE HIM LOVE ME, NO, NO
IT'S A BAD RELIGION, TO BE IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE
WHO COULD NEVER LOVE YOU, ONLY BAD
ONLY BAD RELIGION, COULD HAVE ME FEELING
THE WAY I DO
Burt and Carole heard a knock on the door. When they opened the door, they saw Blaine with suitcases and a bruised face.
"My parents kicked me out. Can I live with you?" A broken Blaine asked.
