Part 9
It was an important week for the gleeks of McKinley High. It was time for sectionals. Last week they spend the whole week trying to show Santana that they supported her through and through. The idea had been hinted to them by Wes before he and Sunshine left to go back to New York. Which was odd because they had said they had a few weeks off. But they said they still had some studying to take care of. But Wes promised to try to be in the audience for sectionals.
Rachel was the only one that wasn't the happiest. She had gotten suspended for cheating when it came to the senior class president election, but she took her responsibility and was suspended so that she missed sectionals. Which was why Quinn thought it was so strange that Rachel was in the halls of McKinley that Monday morning. She smirked and walked up to Rachel.
"I thought you weren't allowed here", she said.
"I'm permitted on school grounds as long as I am getting my work", Rachel told her. "Oh I wanted to tell you that I'm available for vocal coaching if you need any help. We need to bring our 'A' game if we have any chance of beating the Troubletones."
"Oh we're not gonna have any trouble with them", Quinn said smugly. "Not as soon as I have Shelby Corcoran fired."
Rachel looked at her oddly and Quinn lowered her voice and whispered:
"She's sleeping with Puck."
"Okay, look", Rachel said with an incredulous look on her face. "That's a really, really dangerous rumor to make up okay? You're gonna ruin her entire reputation!"
"That's the plan", Quinn said coldly. "And it's not a lie. I heard it from Puck."
"First of all", Rachel said trying to get that somewhat mocking but also serious tone in her voice that Wes used when he tried to make people see sense. "Puck is 18 so what he and Shelby are doing even though it's wrong and so gross it's not illegal. So all you're doing is you're getting her fired which is gonna take away her income to provide food and clothes and put a roof over her child's tiny little blonde head."
"Sounds like an unfit mother", Quinn said in that smug tone. "I'll be waiting in the wings when they take Beth away from her."
"Beth loves her mom", Rachel told her. "Shelby is her real mom. Look you've done a lot of really bad things Quinn but if you tell people about this Puck-and-Shelby thing you'll be ruining this little girl's life. And then you'll have really hit rock bottom."
With that she walked away leaving Quinn behind her. Rachel knew she had to do something but she knew that there was no way she would be able to reach Quinn. She couldn't turn to Mr. Schue or Shelby herself… and none of the gleeks because then the word would be out and Shelby's life would be ruined. She had to find someone that could talk some sense into Quinn.
"Are you sure it's gonna rain", someone asked and she looked to the side and saw two freshmen girls talk by a locker.
"Yeah which is why I brought this", one of them said and held up an umbrella. Rachel felt the world move in slow motion. And then she smirked and fished out her phone and got out Wes' number. Which had been reinstated in all gleeks' phones. She pressed call and then waited.
"You're good for the guru", Wes' voice answered cheerfully. "What can I help you with Broadway?"
"Wes… I need your help."
"Talk to me."
Rachel saw Quinn a bit down the hall and smirked. Quinn would have no idea what hit her until it was too late.
"Sectionals is in our auditorium for the first time since 1963", Finn told Mr. Schue when the two of them where in the choir room.
"Too much talking", Schue said. "Not enough looking for songs for sectionals. We need to do something upbeat." They had to because they had to lift their spirits. And it was what they were best at.
"Mr. Schue", Finn said. "Maybe we need to concentrate on our performer problem before we set our set list. I mean at least the cheerios can dance. We need star power." Finn walked around the piano thinking… and then it came to him. "We need Sam Evans."
"Sam transferred", Schue said somewhat sadly. "His whole family moved. We don't even know where he is."
"He's in Kentucky", Finn told him. "It's just across the border from Cincinnati. It's about four hours from here."
Schue looked at him in shock. How did Finn know that?
"Even homeless people have Facebook", Finn said happily and hurried out of the room. Schue couldn't keep the smile off of his face as he returned to look for songs to use. That's when his phone started ringing.
"Uhm… hello", he said confused.
"Hi Schue it's me", a familiar voice said.
"Wes! Hi buddy how are ya?"
"I'm good… but I hear things at McKinley aren't as good."
"What do you mean?"
"You missing performers, Rachel being suspended… no idea for songs to use at sectionals… a little late aren't we?"
"Shut up", Schue laughed. "Not all of us can be as organized as you."
"Damn straight you can't. Now here's the thing. I'm not part of the school so I can't help you on stage. But I have an idea to help."
"I'm all ears."
"Why not use some of the guys in the jazz band? I mean they know what you guys do and I'm sure they would help if you asked them to. Don't you think?"
"That's a good idea."
"Thanks. Oh and for sectionals… you really should make something happy and upbeat. That's what ND does best… and enjoys most. They also make their audience enjoy it… or their judges."
Schue laughed.
"Oh yes that is so true", he said. "You and Sunshine are living proof of that."
"Uh yeah, sorry about that."
"It's okay, it was good for the kids."
"Well I've been thinking and there is one word… well one name that would suit you guys perfectly I think. Wait for it…"
Schue waited in anticipation and then Wes said:
"Jackson."
And Schue started grinning.
Later that day Blaine and Kurt were in the Lima Bean where Kurt were filling in employment applications. He was a bit depressed because he knew that he had no chance getting into NYADA now. He told Blaine as well, but Blaine made him realize they have other problems when he said:
"New Direction's is a mess and we're gonna lose Kurt and I can't do a thing about it."
Kurt looked up at him.
"Every time I open my mouth Finn gives me these looks like, 'what does he think he's doing'. I know what I'm doing."
"Hey guys" a somewhat flirty voice said. They looked up and saw Sebastian smile at them. "It's so crazy. I'm sitting over there checking out this guy", he sat down next to Blaine. "And all of a sudden I'm like: 'wait a second. I know that hair.' What's up buddy, I haven't seen you online?" Sebastian only looked at Blaine and then turned to Kurt quickly.
"Hi Kurt", he said before turning back to Blaine.
"We've been really busy with Glee Club", Blaine told Sebastian.
"Practicing for sectionals", Kurt said. "Together."
"Mm", Blaine got out while drinking coffee. He was just reminded of what he saw on Facebook. "Congrats on the Warbler win at your sectionals. We're up this week." Blaine made a grimace and looked at Kurt.
"Yeah", Sebastian said in that charming way of his. "Hey, if there's one guy that can whip New Directions into a legitimate threat it's Blaine Anderson right?"
"Right", Blaine said and looked at his coffee cup. "I need another coffee." He got up and left. When he was gone Kurt took the opportunity to talk to Sebastian.
"I don't like you", he said and Sebastian smirked.
"Fun", he said. "I don't like you either."
"I don't like the way you talk to my boyfriend", Kurt continued. "I don't like your smirky little meerkat face", Sebastian just crossed his arms and looked amused. "I don't like your obnoxious CW hair. I'm onto you."
'You are far from onto me Hummel', Sebastian thought.
"Let's get a few things straight", he then said smirking. "Blaine's too good for you. New Directions is a joke. And one of us has a hard-luck case of the gay face and it ain't me. Odds are by the end of the school year I'll have Blaine and a nationals trophy and you'll have khakis and a Lima Bean apron and that gay face."
"You smell like Craigslist", Kurt told him with a fake laughter when he saw Blaine come towards them and Sebastian chuckled at the 'insult'.
"What are you guys talking about", Blaine said as he joined them again.
"Duh the next time we are all going out drinking Killer", Sebastian told him.
"Ha", a voice said from behind them. "You are not going out drinking on another school night Smythe. Remember what happened last time?"
"Oh put a sock in it Harthorn", Sebastian said with a warm smile on his face and Thad pulled up a chair and joined them at their table. At once Kurt and Blaine noticed the bruise on his cheek. It was roundish and was dark purple in the middle and more greenish in the edges. Thad was happy it wasn't hand shaped or even bigger because he was sure that would make a few people throw up. It wasn't so big it covered half his face either, it was big as a tennis ball, but the color made it scary. Kurt and Blaine's eyes widened and their mouths fell open.
"Still ugly I see", Thad mumbled bitterly and blushed a bit, which clashed horribly with his bruise.
"Oh my Gaga", Kurt said holding a hand to his chest. "What happened Thad?!"
Thad smiled at him somewhat sadly.
"It happened after David and I broke up", he said and Blaine stared at one of his closest friends. Kurt also gaped.
"You guys broke up", he asked somewhat sadly.
"Yeah", Thad said and looked at his coffee cup. "Just before our sectionals… so 'bout four days ago."
"What happened", Blaine asked reaching out and putting his hand on Thad's. "You guys seemed so good together."
"We were… at first."
"David's a jerk and doesn't deserve you Harthorn", Sebastian cut in sharply. "How many times do Niff and I have to tell you that?"
"I know I know…" Thad pulled his hand from Blaine's to rub his face with it.
"No, you don't." Sebastian said and took his hand so Thad couldn't rub his face anymore. He also put his other hand on Thad's shoulder. "You don't know that. Not even after Niff and I told you, not even when Trent did or his gossip-whores. David's a jerk and you deserve better."
Kurt was shocked. He'd never seen this caring side of Sebastian and the way he was holding Thad's hand… something fishy was going on here. Sebastian looked at his watch.
"Well I gotta run", he said. "But you take care of that Warbler Kurt", he nodded at Blaine and then winked before getting up. "I'll see you later Harthorn?"
"Yeah", Thad said and smiled and Sebastian left, after patting his shoulder fondly.
"What was that", Kurt asked as soon as Sebastian was out of the shop. He didn't like the way Sebastian acted around Thad. He was just as flirty with the short Warbler as he was with Blaine and if Kurt's theory was correct... Thad was of Sebastian's type: short, with dark hair and dark eyes.
"What was what", Thad asked confused.
"Are you guys flirting?"
"No", Thad said and blushed.
"It looked like it", Blaine teased nudging his friend a little with his elbow. "Are you holding out on us?"
"No. We're just close friends… not that he's not good looking or anything. But we're just friends."
"Kurt-and-me-just-friends or you-and-Nick-just-friends?"
"Me and Nick…" Thad said smiling. "But he's a really good friend. I like him."
"Thad you can't trust that… that…" Kurt struggled to find the right phrase while the ex- and active Warlber watched him amused. "You can't trust that little smarmy meerkat face!"
Blaine laughed and Thad rolled his eyes.
"Kurt he's not a bad guy", he said.
"Yes he is… can't you see he's flirting with you? Is he the reason you and David broke up?"
"No, Smythe and I are roommates and friends. He and Niff have been taking care of me since…" Thad trailed off.
"Sine what", Blaine asked and felt a bit worried, he noticed Thad's face drain some color. "Are you okay?"
"Y-yeah", Thad said and smiled a fake smile. "Yeah just... I'm okay."
"Yeah right", Kurt said. "Thad I can see that you are really upset about something."
"Can we please talk about something else", Thad asked them with a begging look in his eyes.
"Sure", Blaine said and patted his arm fondly. "So how did you get that big bruise?"
Thad sighed and touched the bruise slightly.
"I... you see… David hit me", he said and the other two boys stared at him in shock again. "The weekend Wes was around we had a Warbler bonding party and David did… some stuff which lead to me breaking up with him. We argued and he slapped me across the face."
"Is he still at Dalton", Kurt asked worriedly.
"Yeah… he told principal Carmichael that we had a fight and that we were both yelling and he didn't know what to do and his anger took control and he slapped me."
"What did you tell him?" Blaine asked.
"The same. We were breaking up, we argued, I said something that ticked David off and he slapped me. He got suspended for two weeks and missed sectionals… but he'll be back soon."
"Are you gonna be okay", Kurt asked gently.
"Yeah", Thad said and smiled softly. "I have Trent, Niff, the gossip-whores and a few of the other guys by my side… and Smythe."
"You two seem like good friends", Blaine teased.
"We are", Thad said and got up. "He reminds me of Wes. Now you guys I have to run. But best of luck in sectionals. I know you will handle it."
"See ya Thad", Blaine said as the older boy left. He turned to Kurt and saw a disgusted look on his face. "What?"
"Sebastian reminding him of Wes", Kurt asked disgusted. "Is he serious?! They are nothing alike!"
"Hey", Blaine said with a small laugh. "Maybe we see another side of him than the one he has at Dalton. Maybe he is kind of like Wes when he's at school."
"I highly doubt that", Kurt grumbled and Blaine laughed.
The next day Finn and Rachel drove down to meet Sam and when they got there… well they were surprised. Because Sam… was working as a stripper. Finn was horrified, because he would never be able to rid himself of that image. And he almost had an heart attack when Rachel told him to give her a dollar. But when he realized it was to get Sam's attention he felt a lot better. They met up with him backstage after the show. Which the couple did not watch.
"I-I tried getting a real job", Sam told them. "D.Q. was great and I got two free Blizzards a day but it paid just over minimum wage." Finn put the plate of food he'd bought down by Sam. "Thanks." Finn and Rachel both watched him and Sam sighed before saying:
"You know how much I made this afternoon? Sixty bucks." He then realized he had one more in his pocket and took it out. "Sixty-one, in fifteen minutes. Am I ashamed I work here? Yeah, I'm ashamed. My dad got a job working construction to pay the rent. When my brother needs a new pair of shoes or the TV busts these abs pay for it."
"Wait", Finn said. "Y-your parents don't know that you work here?"
"No, they just think D.Q. pays really well." They looked a bit sad for him. "I'm good at this." He said that mostly to reassure them.
"You're good at it because you have that boy-next-door innocence that makes you approachable okay", Rachel told him. "You're good at it for all the reasons you shouldn't be doing it."
"Come back to McKinley Sam", Finn said sitting down in front of him. "We need you for sectionals. Tell me you don't want it. Dude you're young, you got so much potential. Working here is like throwing your life away."
"Okay I want it", Sam cut in a bit upset. "But my dad will never let me."
"Don't know till you ask."
"And as Wes says", Rachel said with a fond smile. "You don't know before you try."
By the mention of Wes' name a string of emotions flew over Sam's face. Rachel managed to see shock, guilt, fear and then guilt again. What was that about? But she didn't get time to ask because Sam agreed to ask his dad. They left the bar and Sam lead them to his new house.
"Dad, mom", Sam said when they were all in the kitchen. "What I'm trying to say is I want to go back to Ohio with them. They need me to compete at sectionals this weekend."
"And he could stay at one of our houses, so it wouldn't be like he was homeless", Rachel added. Then she realized what she had said. "N-not that there isn't a quiet dignity in that or anything."
"You think you two could go into the other room, make yourselves busy, please", Mr. Evans asked and Finn and Rachel got up.
"Yeah totally", Finn said. "I'm really good at looking busy." They left and Sam sighed.
"Son", his dad said. "We've had a really tough year, but now we're back on our feet." He sat down by Sam at the table. He put his hand on Sam's and continued:
"You had to become a man much sooner than other kids your age."
"I'm-I'm proud of what we've all done", Sam got out feeling close to tears. His mom stood just behind his dad by now and she smiled at him when he looked at her. "It's just that… I miss being a teenager."
His mom started crying by then and her husband put his arm around her.
"Hey, hey, hey, hey", he told her in a soothing way.
"Mom, please don't", Sam begged her. "Look if you cry, I won't go."
"I'm just crying because", she said and smiled a bit. "It just makes me so sad to think of not seeing your face every day. Though I don't understand why the Dairy Queen makes you put that glitter all over it."
"This gonna make you happy", his dad asked.
"You have no idea", Sam said and smiled. Then he hugged his family, before he packed his stuff and left with Finn and Rachel.
Back at McKinley Schue had told them of the idea of asking the band to join and the gleeks agreed that it couldn't hurt to ask. So they decided to do that the next day. Schue hadn't told them where Finn was either, the guy had been gone all day. But Quinn had other things to think off. When and how to tell Figgins about Shelby. She had just gotten home and taken off her shoes when her mom said:
"Sweetie I'm going out for a bit."
"Okay mom", Quinn said and rolled her eyes.
"There's a boy waiting for you in the living room." Her mom said as she left, smiling a bit.
"A boy", Quinn asked confused but got no answer. She felt suspicious but headed for the living room. When she got there she groaned.
"What are you doing here", she asked.
"Not happy to see me Nini?" the boy asked and stood up. He was dressed completely in black but his hair was red with black highlights.
"Of course I am", she said and smiled a fake smile. "Come here." She walked up to him and gave him a hug. He hugged her back.
"Now what are you doing here Wes?" she asked and sat down while he remained standing. He looked at her with his arms crossed.
"What happened to you Nini", he asked. "Where did that sweet girl go?"
"What are you talking about? I'm still me."
"Yeah? Well the Nini I know would never try to make a child lose her mom and ruin a good teacher and coach's reputation because she feels crappy about herself."
"How did you know that", Quinn asked and narrowed her eyes at him. "Did Rachel tell you? You are here just because of her aren't you? You are here because she is upset about her mom getting in trouble."
"I don't care about them I care about you."
Quinn blinked in confusion.
"What", she asked.
"I'm not here because Rachel asked me to come. She called me and asked what to do about you because she is really worried about you Quinn. They all are. They can all see that you are unhappy. But do you really think that taking Beth from her mom will make you happier?"
"Shelby's not her mom I'm her mom!" Quinn yelled.
"Then why did you give her up for adoption in the first place?"
Quinn opened her mouth to snap at him… but she found nothing to say. He looked at her.
"What happened to you Nini", he asked again. "What have you been through that was so horrible that you have to ruin the lives of people that are happy? Are you feeling so miserable that you can't allow others to be happy?"
"You have no idea what I've been through", she yelled and stalked up to him. "I got pregnant as a sophomore and that ruined my perfect life! I lost my boyfriend to the biggest loser of the school! I won him back and lost him again. I lost my spot on the Cheerios to an even bigger bitch than me, I lost the fame, the popularity and the adoration of others! My church still whisper about me being pregnant. I've been through hell and I-"
"You know nothing of hell", Wes snapped and she glared at him. "When you have witnessed a brutal murder, been hiding for over 10 years, being kidnapped, tortured, sick and nearly dead, when you've been betrayed by all of your friends and punched by them, when you nearly lose your parents without chance of getting them back, when you survive just because you sat in the row behind those who died, when you can show off the scars from 10 years of suffering… then you can rightly say that you have been through hell." He sighed and ran a hand over his face.
"What do you mean", Quinn asked. "What do you mean just survive because you sat behind the row where people died? And lose your parents? What's going on?"
"Nothing", Wes said. "Forget I mentioned it. This is not about me or Beth or Ms. Corcoran… it's about you Quinn. It's about you and your need to grow up. You keep thinking that you are the victim of whatever is wrong and you try to sabotage everything around you. The Glee Club are your friends and they worry about you. Why else would Rachel seek you out underneath the bleachers? Why would Santana and Brittany try to get you back on the Cheerios? Why would they all greet you so warmly and happily when you came back? Mike put in a lot of time helping you catch up with the dancing. He did that because he cares about you. Tina, Santana, Brittany and Kurt tried to go out with you to shop. Finn, Puck and Rachel have been supporting of you and Schue told me last time I was here how happy and proud he is of you.
You don't care about them the way they care about you. Nini if you ask for help you will get it. I promise you will be forgiven. It's time to put all those little high school squabbles behind and move on… and grow up. And as I told you a few weeks ago when you called to tell me your unhappiness is my fault, the first step to take on the path of becoming a grownup is to forgive yourself for the mistakes you made when you were a child. You're 18 Quinn… time to grow up."
She looked at him and narrowed her eyes.
"Who are you to lecture me about letting stuff go", she asked. "You haven't let go of the fact that Mercedes cheated on you and that she turned us all against you. Have you even forgiven us?"
"I'm here am I not", Wes asked and took his jacket. "Think of what I said Quinn… it will only help you be happy… you and Beth."
He walked out the door and Quinn screamed and threw her shoe at it before sitting down. She really, really, really hated how Wes could get underneath her skin like that.
The next day the Gleeks were all, except Finn and Rachel, gathered in the choir room talking about sectionals. And most importantly… their performer problem. Tina and Mike had asked the members that wanted to join to stay back after rehearsals. Schue had presented their songs yesterday and they had started to practice a bit on ABC.
"Are we sure yet which band members are joining us", Artie asked and they looked at the three boys left by the instruments.
"Well", Puck said and took the tooth pick out of his mouth. "Looks like 'Floppy-Hair-Bass-Dude', 'Chapped-Lips-McGee' and 'Johnny Tromboner'."
"God, we're screwed", Tina said.
"No we're not", Quinn said. "I know for a fact that we're winning." She gave Puck a look and he felt a bit scared.
"Hey great news everybody", Schue said happily as he and Finn entered carrying red cups and sparkling cider. "Sectionals is going to be a challenge but we have a-"
"Mr. Schue we all appreciate your endless supply of affirmations", Kurt cut in sounding almost annoyed and he ignored Finn's happy grin. "But all the sparkling cider in the world can't deny the fact that the Titanic has hit the iceberg and now we're on a sinking ship."
"Not if I can help it", a familiar voice said from the door and in walked Sam Evans.
"Sam!" Mike called happily and the rest of the gleeks cheered. There were a few hugs and high fives and then Sam said:
"I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Finn and Rachel. "I sort of lost my way but… true friends help you find your way back."
"Aw", Finn said with a grin. "Let's hear it for Sam Evans!" He opened up the bottle and they started the celebration. With the three band members they were now enough people to be allowed to perform. After they sang that song about the red cup Santana walked in with a smile on her face.
"I just heard the news that Trouty Mouth was back in town", she said happily. "I've been keeping a note book just in case this day would come." She got it out and read insult after insult to Sam, but he only smiled and when she said her last one:
"I haven't seen a smile that big since the Claymation Abominable Snowman got his teeth pulled by that little gay elf dentist. Love Santana."
He just smiled and said:
"I missed you too Santana", before pulling her into a hug. She grinned back before hurrying off to her next class. The New Directions started to rehearse a bit and had fun while doing it. But then there was a snort from the door.
"Man it's starting to remind me of Dalton in here. Only guys and oh so few beautiful girls."
The group turned and saw a red-haired Wes Montgomery stand in the door, dressed completely in black.
"Wes", Blaine said happily and ran over to hug him. "What are you doing here?"
"Well sectionals is coming up right", Wes said and hugged him back, a bit stiff. "And someone", he looked at Mike and Tina. "Practically begged me to come and watch. And since NYADA is still down due to renovations…" he shrugged. "Why not. Oh I see a new old face in the crowd. Hello Sam."
"Uh… hi…" Sam said awkwardly and Wes walked over and gave him a hug, which Sam responded to… very suspiciously.
"I'm so glad you're back with the ND", Wes said when they parted. "It will give them that little extra boost that will make them win… unless you are a homewrecker."
Sam laughed nervously and Wes smiled at him. Then the bell rang.
"Oh you better get to class and I'll catch you guys later", Wes said. "I'll see you at sectionals."
"Have a good trip to Westerville and tell the Warblers hi from us", Tina said, guessing that was his goal.
"I will", Wes said and smiled but then he and Sam locked gazes and his smiled dropped and his face got cold. "See ya."
Thad and Sebastian were in their room just snuggled up together and enjoying the moment. They agreed to keep their relationship secret for a few weeks so that Sebastian wouldn't get blamed for the Thavid breakup… and also for protecting Thad from rumors of him actually cheating on David. So Thad hung out with most of the Warblers… which he hadn't been able to do all year because David would treat them bad. Sebastian hung out with others as well and focused on messing with Klaine. He had nearly slipped up at the Lima Bean when he took Thad's hand. He hoped Klaine didn't realize what was going on. Sebastian was tracing his finger along Thad's arm and the younger boy smiled.
"That feels nice", he said.
"Good", Sebastian said. "I always want you to feel nice." He kissed Thad gently and Thad smiled before kissing him back.
"I hope I didn't interrupt your date with Klaine", Thad teased when they parted.
"Pft, it wasn't a date. I'm just trying to get to know them."
"Well…" Thad said and turned so that he was lying on his stomach and propped up on his elbows. "Kurt told me to not trust your 'little smarmy meerkat face'."
"Well Kurt hates me for some reason. I think it is because I make Blaine blush or something."
"Aw are you flirting with another man?"
"Possibly, but just to tease. You know you are the only one for me."
"How can I be so sure when you flirt around", Thad teased with a grin.
"That's easy… say that you love me."
"No", Thad said and smirked.
"Say it."
"Nuh uh."
"Say it or else."
"Or else what?"
Sebastian smirked.
"Uh oh", Thad said and tried to bolt from the bed but Sebastian caught him and they ended up on the floor with a thud. Then Sebastian went for Thad's sides and started tickling him. Thad was laughing hysterically.
"Help", he called out between fits of laughter. "Help! Somebody help!"
"No one can hear you", Sebastian teased.
"Stop it!" Thad laughed.
"Not until you say it."
"It! It! It!"
"Not it idiot. It."
"Okay okay", Thad laughed out. "I love you!"
"I can't hear you."
"I love you! Oh God Smythe stop it I love you!"
Sebastian stopped tickling him.
"There now I can say: Good because I love you too", he said and sat up. Thad hurried onto Sebastian's bed and pointed at him.
"You stay away", he said with a grin.
"I can't do that", Sebastian said and stood up. "You'd miss me."
"Nuh uh."
"Oh really?"
"Yep."
"But if I'm staying away I can't do this." Sebastian walked over, gently cupped Thad's chin and kissed him softly. When he moved back he looked at Thad. The younger boy was biting his lip.
"Yeah", he said. "Didn't think of that."
"I thought so", Sebastian said and gently pushed Thad back before climbing on top of him. He started kissing him again and Thad kissed back. They heard the door open and shut quickly and they both looked up horrified. But what they met was not what they expected. They met Wes' smiling face. He was watching them with an amused look on his face.
"So what do we have here", he asked and sat down on Thad's bed. "I thought you two were 'just friends'."
"Well", Sebastian said and sat up, pulling a blushing Thad with him. "We were… until after sectionals."
Wes looked at Thad who kept blushing and looking away from him. Wes looked at Sebastian and winked with a smile. Sebastian grinned, he knew what that smile meant. Wes was okay with the two of them dating… secretly.
"Well good for you", Wes said happily. "I gotta say you two look good together."
Thad looked up at him.
"You're not mad at me", he asked.
"Pup last time I was here I could feel and see the attraction between you and Smythe here", Wes said with a smile. "It's like you are made for each other. I couldn't be mad with you even if I wanted to. David treated you bad and you don't deserve that. I know Smythe here is gonna treat you right… or he will have to deal with me and a very overprotective bunch of Warblers."
"You can't tell them yet", Thad hurriedly said. "They will think-"
"I know buddy", Wes cut in calmly. "Don't worry." He got up. "I'll leave you lovebirds alone and find a way to scare the crap out of Niff."
Thad grinned and hurried up and gave Wes a hug before letting him out. When Wes was gone Thad locked the door, he didn't want anyone else to walk in on them. He turned around and walked straight into Sebastian. He looked up.
"Hi", he said.
"Hi", Sebastian said and leaned down and kinda nuzzled his neck. "Where were we?"
"I was being kissed by you", Thad said and put his arms around Sebastian's neck and closed his eyes. "And I intend to make you do that again."
"Oh don't worry", Sebastian said smirking a bit. "I will." He kissed Thad.
Mercedes was nervous as she walked down the hallway the next day. She had heard that Sam was back in town and she didn't know how to act around him if she ran into him. She was also afraid that Santana and Brittany's distaste for her was going to show during their number at sectionals.
Tina and Artie had talked to her and said that they would forgive her… if she rejoined the Glee Club. She didn't know what to do. She needed her friends and she was about to lose them all. She had also heard that Wes had been seen at McKinley the day before. The problem was… that now she had three love interests at the same place.
Wes was her first true love and she would always love him, Sam was special to her and she loved Shane. She didn't know what to do. She was walking down the stairs, heading for her next class when suddenly a hand gripped hers. She looked to the side and saw Sam grinning at her.
"What are you doing", she asked.
"Holding your hand", he said with a grin.
"Don't", Mercedes said and pulled her hand loose. "Sam look I-"
"I heard about your boyfriend", Sam cut in.
"Then you heard he's built like a bulldozer." They stopped walking and turned to face each other. "We had a summer fling."
"It was more than that", Sam said and smiled.
"No it wasn't."
"Oh so you cheating on your boyfriend with me over and over again and you telling me how much you love me means nothing?"
"Look Wes was gone and I felt lonely… I-I needed someone and you were there. No one here knows you and I… dated during the summer. Wes told them but they didn't believe that it was you… I think they still don't believe it so let it be. I have lost most of my friends now that they know I cheated on Wes… I don't want you to lose them too when they realized I cheated on him with you."
"Pft I can take it."
"No Sam, you can't. You weren't here… you didn't see what I put Wes through. I mean… I don't know, something tells me he has something to do with some of the shit that went down this year so far but I don't know what. We treated him like crap and he doesn't deserve that."
"That's why I told him. So that he would know", Sam said and smiled. "Wes is a cool dude and a good friend. He deserved the truth. Do you think he's gonna tell on us?"
"He hasn't so far… well he did say your name when the ND faced off with him the day after your breakup but no one took him seriously. Look I loved him, I loved you but I love Shane. I will always have a special place in my heart for you but I've moved on. And you need to do the same." She turned and walked away. But he still called out to her:
"I don't care how big or bad your boyfriend is. I'm gonna fight to get you back." He smiled and she couldn't keep the tiny smile off of her face as she walked off. What she didn't know though, was that Quinn overheard it all.
The week just flew by and Wes walked down the halls of McKinley high to get to the choir room. He was smiling happily as he heard the warm ups. When he came in he heard Blaine say:
"Okay guys, you're gonna want to sing from your diaphragm as much as you can."
"And i-if you forget the words just keep your lips moving", Finn said grinning. "Hopefully no one notices."
"Or push someone else forward to take over", Wes teased not forgetting Finn's little stunt at regionals last year.
"Hey dude!" Finn said and got up and gave the Asian a hug. "Came to wish us good luck?"
"Oh you don't need luck now that Sam's back", Wes said with that fake glee in his voice. But no one, save Kurt, noticed that it was fake. "The Troubletone will be so happy to see him that focus will be lost and the performance a flop."
"You wish", Finn laughed. "But it's the Troubletones."
"Um… no it's not", Wes said and then walked over to the others and gave each person a hug, even Rory. He did notice Mike and Tina having a small disagreement in the corner but knew they could handle it like adults. He wondered what it was about though, most likely it had to do with Mike's dad and college. He would not be surprised, he knew those kind of parents… luckily his weren't of that kind.
"You think we gonna win out there", Rory asked him snapping him out of his musings.
"I don't doubt it", Wes said smiling. "That Troubletone will have quite a few things that is distracting. You got this. No one can go wrong with… you know who."
Rory grinned but Kurt had enough… as had Blaine. They marched up to Wes, Quinn, Rory and Schue.
"Excuse us while we borrow Red here", Kurt said and smiled at his teammates before glaring at Wes slightly. The older boy cocked an eyebrow.
"What is it", Wes asked.
"Not here", Blaine said calmly. "In the hallway." Then Kurt and Blaine grabbed Wes by the arms and dragged him outside, just as the Troubletones entered. Shelby looked at them oddly, as did Santana, Brittany and Mercedes.
Out in the hallway Wes was spun around and then turned to face the couple. They were glaring at him.
"What", he asked innocently.
"Wes we can't take it anymore", Kurt said. "Maybe the others can't see it but we can."
"See what", Wes asked crossing his arms.
"You're faking your happiness", Blaine said. "It's obvious you're angry just being in the same room as us. Look whatever we did we're sorry."
Wes snorted.
"Do you think this is about you two", he asked.
"Yeah", Kurt said. "We along with Rachel are the only ones you are still blocking on Facebook… and the only ones you hug reluctantly and refuse to answer the calls from… why?"
"What did we do that was so utterly horrible that you hate us", Blaine asked.
"You really don't want to go there", Wes almost growled at them.
"Try me", Kurt said. "Try us." He took Blaine's hand at that. "We can handle anything you throw at us."
"You really wanna know why?" Wes said and scoffed.
"Yes", Blaine said.
"It's because you let me down", Wes said and they stared at him in confusion. "Being a Warbler means that you stick together through everything and that you help your friends."
"But we're not Warblers anymore", Blaine mumbled.
"Once a Warbler always a Warbler", Wes spat. "But you two didn't give shit about that. You let the New Directions treat me badly and didn't do shit to stop it. Blaine you chose to put our friendship on hold as long as you are at McKinley, so fine I'll do what you want."
"Wes I didn't-"
"I don't want to hear it Blaine, save it for someone that cares."
"But you do", Kurt cut in. "You always care. That's why you are so worked up over this. Yes we made one mistake when we chose to follow the New Directions. But do you know how hard it has been for us hearing them talk badly about you and not being able to say anything in your defense because it would make us-"
"Suffer", Wes cut in. "Is that what you were going to say?"
"No we-"
"Save it for someone that wants to listen to your lying lips", Wes spat and walked past them, by pushing his way through them and he stormed to the auditorium to watch the performance.
But he didn't get that far. When he walked past a janitor's closet a hand reached out, grabbed him and pulled him inside. Wes reacted on instinct, grabbed the arm and performed a judo throw so his attacker ended up on the floor with a thud.
"Ow…" it said.
"Who the hell are you", Wes spat taking a fighting stance.
"Lit the lamp Precious and you'll see…"
"Sebastian?!" Wes hurriedly lit the lamp and saw his friend on the ground. "Oh shit." Wes hurriedly helped the other boy up and started brushing off his clothes.
"I am so sorry man", Wes said. "But I told you to keep from sneaking up on me! You can't just sneak up on people!"
"Yeah", Sebastian said. "I heard you are dangerous when someone try to creep up on you… and you guys call me the Hothead."
"Pft you are…" They looked at each other before grinning and hugging lovingly. Sebastian nearly clung to his best friend and Wes did the same. They stood like that for a little bit and then moved apart.
"So how are things", Wes asked. "Your 'mission' looking good?"
"Kinda…", Sebastian answered with a sigh. "I just have to move the Warblers from this regionals if New Directions wins… otherwise both groups can't make it to nationals."
"Yeah… that would be so bad", Wes said sarcastically.
"Come on Precious don't be like that. It is an acting assignment and it will help your friends to go far."
"Some friends", Wes spat. "The ND may know that Mercedes cheated on me but they ignore the fact that she did it with Sam, even though I told them. They are a mess and they don't care. I mean you see my new scar right?"
Sebastian looked at Wes face and saw the line underneath his eye.
"Yes", he said. "From the accident?"
"Yeah…" Wes said with a sigh. "No one has said anything or asked how things have been since we 'broke up'. They are just interested in getting help from me. It is not fair."
"And the Warblers?"
"I have been trying to tell those guys forever what's wrong with Howard but they just don't care to listen… they always interrupt me with their own problems. And Thad is the only one that calls me to just talk… everyone else just call me for advices and to vent. Is that all I am to them? A mental coach and a venting basket?"
"No", Sebastian said and gave him a hug. "I don't think so. They just… they are all a bit selfish and still in high school. Most of them are afraid of the future. Don't let them get to you precious… promise you'll try at least."
"Of course", Wes said and hugged him back. "What are you doing here anyway?"
"Connor, Max and I are here to check out the competition… to see who we will meet at regionals", Sebastian said happily. "If it is New Directions we have a problem."
"You do…. Any ideas for regionals yet?"
"Thad and I suggested Billy Jean and Will You Be There. Thad suggested that as a tribute to someone." Sebastian gave Wes a look and Wes laughed. "He cares a lot about you, you know."
"I know", Wes said. "You guys and him are the reason I keep going in the light and not falling into darkness."
"Well we are happy to help… in any way possible dude. You know that."
"I do", Wes said and they hugged. "Well we better get a move on if we don't want to miss the show."
Wes opened the door and turned to Sebastian.
"You go first", he said. "We can't have them suspect anything."
Wes nodded and left.
"Hi Rachel", he said and sat down beside her and she smiled at him.
"Hi Wes how are you", she asked.
"I'm fine", he answered with a small smile. He saw that she was really sad about being there. "Hey don't worry. You'll join them at regionals."
"If we win."
"Oh you will", Wes said and smirked. "I can guarantee that."
"You did talk to Quinn right?" she asked worriedly. "Please say you talked her out of getting Shelby fired."
"I tried Broadway", Wes said and ran a hand over her face. "But I don't know for sure… just do me a favor…"
"What", Rachel asked while clapping her hands for the judges that were being introduced.
"Keep an eye at Mercedes at all times okay", he asked.
"Why?"
"Oh just for fun. Maybe you will find some important knowledge."
Rachel gave him a quizzical look but when she was about to ask the emcee said it was time for the first performance.
"All the way from Defiance Ohio", the emcee said. "The Unitards."
Wes, Rachel and the ND watched six boys in white shirts, with black unmade bowties and black pants and shoes get onto the stage with a girl in a red dress. She was having her back to them but when the music started she turned around and Wes, Rachel and Kurt recognized her. Wes cocked an eyebrow at it and six girls in red dresses also came onto the stage.
"Oh my God it's the Gerber baby", Kurt whispered from behind Wes and Rachel. She was sitting between Wes and Finn.
"Oh my God she's good", Kurt went on.
"Well she's toned down a bit that's for sure", Wes said and smiled amused and chuckled a bit.
"Stop laughing", Rachel whispered at him and slap him in the chest. "It's not funny." He just chuckled quietly again.
"Oh this is torture", Rachel growled then. "I should be singing that song."
"Less… screaming I hope", Wes asked and then hissed when she slapped his stomach. They watched the rest of the number and when the boys started rolling around on the floor and girls jumped over them Wes said:
"Forget what I said about toning it down."
Kurt snorted and Rachel had to smile. This could be good… right? When Harmony held the last note Wes rolled his eyes… and entire upper body.
"And now we're back to screaming again", he said dryly and Kurt couldn't stop his chuckle. Tina looked at him oddly and Rachel just managed to quiet her own giggles. She smiled at Wes and he winked at her. But then Rachel noticed Quinn go out of the auditorium… so she followed her.
"Where are you going", she called out to Quinn in the hallway.
"Aren't you supposed to be in the auditorium", Quinn asked her coldly.
"I saw you leave the auditorium, I know what you are going to do."
"Oh so now you're gonna go back and tell Wes about it", Quinn asked and turned to her. "Did you really think that sending that wreck onto me would stop me?"
"Yes", Rachel said. "You won't listen to anyone of your friends so I guessed that maybe he would be able to get through to you."
"Well he can't. He's just as messed up as I am."
"What?"
"I saw it in his eyes Rachel. Maybe he's forgiven us for not believing him… but he hasn't forgiven us for all we did yet. You heard the way he spoke to Sam… it was all faked."
"No it wasn't."
"Rachel, I know fake when I see it and Wes is faking. He is still angry with us… or at least Sam. And before the show… he kept saying Troubletone… he means Mercedes. Do you even remember what you guys told me he said that day… about Sam?"
Rachel thought back to that moment and saw it in front of her.
"What are you talking about", Wes asked in exasperation, flailing his arms a little. "What do you mean acting as if it was nothing?! I 'disappeared' because I needed time to get my head set on straight and to give Mercedes a chance to fucking come clean to me about her and Sam."
Rachel gasped.
"Yeah", Quinn said. "Mercedes and Sam… do you still think Wes is really happy to see him?"
"That's not the point here", Rachel cut in. "You are gonna go and tell Figgins about Shelby and Puck."
"I am an adult", Quinn said with a role of her eyes. "I can do whatever I want."
Rachel rolled her eyes this time.
"If you want to be an destructive force in the universe that's your business okay but can you at least wait until after the Troubletones perform?"
"Why?"
"Because we don't want to wreck all the hard work that our friends in that group put in to their performance."
"So we win."
"No, not like that. Look, just… if you're going to go through with this you owe it to Shelby to tell her first. It's the adult thing to do. I got a taste of what it is like to do the wrong thing. Okay? And it feels awful." With that Rachel left Quinn standing alone in the hallway… to think about what had just been said.
Rachel hurried back to her spot next to Wes and put a hand on his.
"I tried", she whispered.
"Quinn", he asked and she nodded. Wes nodded back and took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.
"She'll do the right thing", he said. "I know she is."
"How can you be so sure?"
"Because you talked to her Rachel", Wes said with a smile. "And you're often right."
She smiled at him and realized that Quinn was wrong. Wes had forgiven them. They didn't have to wait long for the Troubletones to come on and they hadn't sung long before Finn turned to Blaine and said:
"We got this."
"Yeah, we do."
"Are you sure", Rachel whispered and nodded at Wes. He was smiling brightly as Santana sang. The audience seemed to like the girls a lot and Wes' smile was mirrored on the faces of the judges. "I don't know much about those other people but I know what Wes is like. If he likes something it's really good."
"He can also hear you", Wes said and smiled at them and Rachel blushed and returned to watch the performance. But she noticed something. Mercedes would look in three directions. The first was at Shane, the second at Wes… and the third at Sam. Sam was watching her with dreamy eyes.
"Also from McKinley High", the emcee said. "Let's give it up for the New Directions!"
"Whoo!" Wes, Rachel and Ms. Pillsbury cheered and the audience gave polite applauds. The show started and Wes smiled when Tina, Kurt and Mike took the lead of ABC. He noticed a Chinese man being led into the auditorium and being seated beside Sebastian. He watched the man in interest and then realized it was Mr. Chang. The man come to see his son, finally. Wes remembered his talk with the man.
Flashback
Wes walked into the office that belonged to Michael Chang Sr. He'd seen Tina leave and had hid behind a newspaper so that she wouldn't see him. But when she was gone he threw it aside and walked into the office and closed the door with a bang. Mr. Chang jumped and when he saw Wes he sighed.
"Aren't you one of Michael's friends", he asked.
"I am", Wes said calmly.
"The boy that went missing last year and that I helped getting back to life?"
"It is sir and I thanked you for that."
"Was that all you wanted?"
"No. I am here to tell you that you are right."
"About what?"
"Mike would make a great doctor, the perfect doctor even… or a good lawyer. I told him as much and-"
"And what did he say?"
"Sir you interrupted me before I could finish."
"Sorry."
"No harm done. Now as I said, I told him this and told him something else also."
"What?"
"That he would be fantastic at either stuff… but he would be unhappy." Mr. Chang was about to answer but Wes cut in: "Don't say a word Mr. Chang, I'm not done yet. I also told him to audition for the school musical because if he didn't do it he would not only let Tina and his friends down… he would let someone far more important down."
"Who?"
"Himself."
"That's ridiculous."
"Mike has worked really hard on his singing and his dancing and he is fantastic. A parent's job is to support their child at all times. Mike supports you, so why can't you support him?"
"You have no-"
"I have all right in the world to care about my friend's well-being. Unhappiness can lead to drugs or alcohol problem… it can make you a bad person. Now Mike, he is a good person but if you keep pushing him to do something that he doesn't want to do… you will kill him. He is dying a little bit every day inside of him because he is trying to make you proud… but he is losing himself on the way. Tina was here, I know she was but she doesn't know I am. I know she told you almost the same thing I've done. Doesn't that prove to you that what we say are true and important?"
"It-"
"What is more important Mr. Chang, that you get your will through or your son's life and happiness?" Wes slammed a picture from West Side Story down on the desk. He'd gotten it from Mike and Tina.
"Look at your son, he is smiling so brightly he could lit up a whole room", Wes said. "He only looks like that when he dances. The guy always put his friends' best in front of his own. He puts your best in front of his own. Should it really be that way Mr. Chang? Or have I just misunderstood the whole father-and-son thing? Speaking of which… listen to that song sir. I think it will make you understand."
"What song", Mr. Chang asked.
"Father And Son by Cat Stevens. I have a favorite lines in that song and it's from the son's part. He sings:
'How can I try to explain 'cause when I do he turns away again, it's always been the same, same old story. From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen now there's a way and I know that I have to go away.'
But I also love the part where the son sings to his parents 'If they were right I'd agree but it's them they know not me. Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away, I know I have to go.'
Sir you will lose your son if you don't get off of your ass and do something about it. If Mike applies to those premed schools you want him to… he will hate and despise you for the rest of his life. Do you really want to lose his love for you?"
With that said Wes turned and walked out of the office.
End of Flashback
Wes was so caught up in his thinking that he missed the whole number of Control. He had gotten up though while everyone else did and smiled when the last part of the New Directions' number took place. He sat and watched them sing and enjoyed every part of it.
A smile crept onto his face and he looked around the auditorium. He saw Mercedes watch Sam almost lovestruck and he when the chorus came he stood up and clapped his hands along with the rest of the audience. He even danced along with Brittany and Santana near the end, ignoring the smile Mercedes sent him completely. But he couldn't ignore Mr. Chang getting up and clapping his hands, with a smile on his face. He also met Sebastian's gaze and winked at him. But Sebastian did not look too happy. The Warblers were planning on doing MJ for regionals… would they be able to now?
Wes waited with the rest of the audience while the judges made their decision. He didn't go to the choir room to talk to the ND. He knew it wasn't needed. When Mr. Chang walked by him though he suddenlt stopped.
"Mr. Montgomery", he said and Wes got up.
"Yeah", he asked.
"Thank you", Mr. Chang said and held out his hand. Wes shook it. "I understand what you, Mike and Tina tried to tell me. I should not have been so close minded. You are right. My son's happiness means more to me than anything else."
"I'm glad you see that now Mr. Chang", Wes said and smiled.
"Are you a performer… by any chance?"
Wes laughed. "Indeed I am sir."
"Well if that doesn't work out you could always go to school and become a psychologist."
Wes chuckled and the man walked off. He sat down beside Rachel and she gave him a look.
"Nothing", Wes said happily. She just smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder.
"You are such a good friend", she said. That's when that clown honked his horn on the stage and they both watched in anticipation. Both though agreed that Harmony looked psychotic.
"As an award winning clown I'd like to say that it's nice, for once, to be working with kids that are just sick with talent", the clown said and waited for laughter… but nothing came. Wes cocked an eyebrow and Rachel shook her head.
"Third place", the clown said. "The Unitards."
Harmony looked just as happy for that as she ran up and got her trophy. Wes and Rachel still thought she looked sick though. It became even clearer to them when they saw her talk to Kurt… who made a horrified grimace when she walked off. Blaine had to touch his arm to snap him out of it. Wes and Rachel grabbed each other's hands and Ms. Pillsbury took Rachel's other hand as the three of them now prayed that the New Directions would win. They had been the best… hands down.
"In second place", the clown said. "We have the Troubletones!"
"YES!" Wes cheered and raised his free arm into the air and Rachel and Emma laughed.
"In first place the New Directions!" the clown yelled as the audience cheered loudly.
The next Monday Wes showed up at McKinley to tell his friends congratulations. As he was walking down the hallway an arm hooked to his and he turned and smiled to the blonde.
"Hi there Nini", he said.
"Hi", she said and smiled.
"What's up?"
"I just… wanted to thank you", she said and took his hand. "For helping me see sense. You and Rachel stopped me from doing the biggest mistake of my entire life and I am grateful for that."
"A pleasure Nini", Wes said and squeezed her hand a little. "I'm your friend. I'll always be there for you."
"As I should have been there for you", she said. "I am sorry I didn't help you out when this whole mess started… and I know who Mercedes cheated on you with."
"Sam", Wes said and she nodded. "I know, it was him who told me she was cheating on me."
"Are you gonna punish him?"
Wes bit his lip.
"No", he said. "He's not worth it. Just seeing me around scares the crap out of him. If he and Mercedes don't want to come clean it's up to them… but if the two of them pisses me off I will gladly tell on them."
"And I will back you up, I promise. You know… I bet you are a much better boyfriend than Sam could ever be… you are so sweet."
Wes chuckled. "Well I try my best."
"Good, because that's just enough."
"Are you flirting with a taken man Nini?"
"Nope… just hinting that if Weshine, Sunley or whatever doesn't work out… I'd be happy to be your girl."
Wes laughed.
"Nini you are already one of my girls. But Ray and I are going strong… besides you'll find someone much better than me. I promise you."
He smiled at her and she looked at the girls' bathroom where she'd seen the Troubletones disappear into. Wes followed her gaze, he'd seen them also.
"Go", he said. "I know you want to."
She smiled and kissed his cheek before hurrying towards the door. She stopped just outside of it.
"Would you mind coming to the auditorium later?" she asked and turned to him. "We are gonna do a group number and it would be fun having your voice in the mixture as well."
"I'll try Nini", he said. "Now go save the day."
She smiled and hurried inside. Wes whistled and started to walk again. He rounded a corner… and walked straight into what felt like a brick wall. He looked up at this big African American guy. The guy looked at him suspiciously.
"You are not a student here", he said.
"Right you are", Wes said and smiled. "I used to be though." He looked at the guy closely. "Huh they are right though…"
"Who?"
"The people that say that you are built like a bulldozer."
"Who says that?"
"Your girlfriend for one."
"Yeah, she's proud of me."
"Uh huh sure", Wes said and grimaced.
"What is that supposed to mean", Shane growled.
"Oh nothing… just that she isn't the sweet, loyal and amazing girlfriend you'd want. Promise me something, keep an eye on her and Sam Evans."
"Why?"
"Oh she just cheated on me with him so I wouldn't put it past her to do it to you too."
"You're her ex-boyfriend aren't you?"
"What gave me away", Wes asked with a smirk. "The Asian features, my mocking of her, the red hair or my sympathy for you?"
"Your lies. Mercedes would never cheat."
"Ha", Wes said and scoffed. "Ask her yourself. Ask her about her and Sam Evans and you'll see that she is nothing but a lying slut."
Shane raised a hand and moved it close to Wes' face.
"Do you know what this is?" Shane growled.
"A fist", Wes said dryly. "Why? Should I be impressed by it?"
"If you don't stop talking bad about my girlfriend my fist will fill your face."
"Do your best, I'm not scared of you."
"You should be shrimp."
"Pft I've stared death in the eye and made it out alive, I've met Satan a few times but I'm still here. I think I can handle a big bulldozer. You're big and slow… huh must be why Mercedes likes you so much."
Shane hit at him but Wes just sidestepped and the other boy yelped in pain as he hit the locker door.
"Oh sorry did I hurt you", Wes mocked as Shane held his hand to his chest. "You better watch where you hit before you do it… and watch Jones. She will cheat on you, I promise."
"Even if you weren't lying she is over Sam", Shane growled. "I know she is."
"Yeah right", Wes scoffed. "It wasn't you she ogled in the auditorium this Saturday. You should have seen her face when Sam made that body role."
Wes raised his leg in a karate kick and held it at Shane's throat. The boy had tried to hit him again.
"Don't push me Shane", Wes growled. "I know what your little girlfriend is like. She came to my house and told me that she'd dump you in the blink of an eye if only I took her back. Which I am not so don't worry about me. I don't love cheaters. But you should worry about Sam." Wes lowered his foot and walked off. "See ya."
Wes walked into the auditorium backstage and saw his old friends onstage. He knew they couldn't see him but he saw them. He was standing just behind the band as Rachel started to sing.
Rachel:
Give me a second, I...
I need to get my story straight
My friends are in the bathroom
Getting higher than the Empire State
My lover, he's waiting for me
Just across the bar
My seat's been taken by some sunglasses
Asking 'bout a scar and
Finn:
I know I gave it to you months ago
I know you're tryin' to forget
But between the drinks and subtle things
The holes in my apologies
You know, I'm trying hard to take it back
Sam:
So if by the time the bar closes
Sam and Quinn:
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home
Finn with New Directions:
Tonight,
We are young
Wes noticed Santana, Mercedes, Sugar and Brittany walk in through the door by the stage and smiled. The ND hadn't noticed them yet.
Rachel and Finn with New Directions:
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Mercedes:
Whoa!
Santana and Mercedes with New Directions:
Tonight,
We are young (New Directions: We are young)
So let's set the world on fire (New Directions: fire)
We can burn brighter (New Directions: brighter)
Than the sun
Quinn (New Directions):
Carry me home tonight (Na na na na na na na na)
Just carry me home tonight (Na na na na na na na na)
Carry me home tonight (Na na na na na na na na)
Just carry me home tonight (Na na na na na na na na)
Carry me home tonight (Na na na na na na na na) Finn: The world is on my side, I have no reason to run
Just carry me home tonight (Na na na na na na na na) Finn: So will someone come and carry me home tonight
Carry me home tonight (Na na na na na na na na) Santana: The angels never arrived but I can hear the choir
Just carry me home tonight (Na na na na na na na na) Santana: So will someone come and carry me home
Rachel:
Tonight,
We are young
Wes grinned as he watched his friends sing and hug each other, even Mercedes seemed to be forgiven. He stood to the side smirking slightly. Things were "forgiven" between them. Mercedes had come clean to the group about her being the reason they broke up because she cheated on Wes and everyone had asked for his forgiveness. He grinned and walked out on the stage.
Rachel and Finn:
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter
Than the sun
He grinned and walked around the band.
Wes:
We are young
Everyone twirled around as he sang that and Brittany ran over to him, together with Santana and he hugged them. They pulled him over to the group and he smiled and hugged Rachel and fist-bumped Finn.
Santana with New Directions & Wes:
Tonight (Wes: Yeah!)
We are young (New Directions: We are young)
Santana, Wes and Mercedes with New Directions:
So let's set the world on fire (New Directions: Fire)
We can burn brighter (New Directions: Brighter)
Than the sun
Rachel and Finn:
So if by the time the bar closes
And you feel like falling down
I'll carry you home tonight
Schue came out onstage and they all laughed and hugged, even Wes was included. They all talked for a bit, but then Sam cleared his throat.
"Can I have everyone's attention please", he said and they turned to him. "First I like to say that I am happy we are all together again, as it should be."
"Wooo!" Brittany cheered and the others laughed.
"Then second", Sam said and looked at Wes. "Wes I need to apologize to you." Wes looked perplexed.
"Why?" he asked.
"It's my fault you went through all that crap this year. I could have stopped it if I had just answered any call or any message sent…When you told the New Direction you and Mercedes broke up because she cheated on you I should have supported you. Because I know the truth… as everyone else does now I guess. Mercedes did cheat on you… I know this… because she did it… with me."
The gleeks, except for Mercedes, the jazz band and Mr. Schue gasped.
"What?!" Finn yelled.
"It's true", Sam said without looking at him. "But you already knew that… right Wes?"
"Yes I knew that", he said with a nod. "You told me when I was going back to NYADA a few weeks into August after our short break."
"Yeah and then you disappeared on us…"
"To make Mercedes come clean… which she didn't."
"No… I should have told someone", Sam said with a sigh. "Dude I really am sorry about this."
"I know you are", Wes said coldly. "But I can't forgive you just yet. I am thankful that you were man enough to come clean to me rather early… but I am disappointed in you for going after a taken girl… and for putting me in this shit."
"Do you think you can find it in you to forgive me", Sam asked carefully.
"Not yet", Wes said coldly. "We'll see what happens in the future but right now… I just know you. But seriously… you guys should be celebrating. You are going to regionals people!"
"Woo!" Brittany cheered and hugged him. "Will we win Rainbow?"
"I don't know Pumpkin. It's gonna be hard, you are up against the Warblers… and they are better than ever."
"Pft", Puck said. "We can take those preppy robots any day. They were never that talented."
Blaine and Wes gave him a look.
"Who was it that won the whole thing last year", Kurt asked smiling.
"Oh", Puck said. "Right… we're in trouble."
"Hell yeah", Wes said. "I don't know if you guys have seen them perform but I have and I must say… that you have something to worry about."
The gleeks didn't like the sound of that, now what were they gonna do?
TBC Okay first of all I need to know something. Who of you wants to see Wes and Sunshine together forever? If you all do I will have to change the epilogue for Relocated where he is dating Rachel and put in Sunshine again. Or... maybe he just went as her date. Anyways who do you want him to end up with? Sunshine or Rachel?
Second of all: Weshine is now the couple name since it got most votes.
And third of all: We are back to massive chapters -_- oh and next chapter will focus on the NYADA gang. They will celebrate Christmas together. ;)
Lissi47 - But he got together with Sebastian, isn't that at least a bit happy for him?