Disclaimer: I do not have any relation to Glee or any of the writers on Fox. Purely fictional.
Lea felt his arms around her and she melted in his embrace. She couldn't understand where she went wrong. They were complete strangers who didn't even know her name. To hear things like that, she had never felt so judged over something that wasn't even true. Lea choked back on her tears as Cory attempted to soothe her.
"Hey Hey Hey. They don't know what they're talking about. It isn't worth it, you're stronger than this."
Her cries started to die down as she wrapped into a tighter embrace. His voice had an effect on her that she couldn't explain. Maybe because he was the only one was in the same place as her right now. She released herself after a couple more seconds and looked at him. His eyes were full of concern, something that she had been yearning for since she left New York. He gave her an encouraging smile.
"Thank you." She whispered.
"And cut! That's a wrap."
Cory wiped the sweat off his face while Amber handed him a bottle of water. Lea stood backstage, in awe of everything that had just happened. She couldn't believe the effort that every single actor had invested towards a small little scene. She had a new found respect for everyone on set.
His on screen partner walked up to the tiny girl and stretched out her hand "Hey, you must be Cory's lucky fan. I'm Dianna Agron, pleased to meet you."
Lea froze in her spot. While Quinn wasn't her favorite character in the show, Dianna Agron was one of the celebrities that she had been dying to meet. Lea has heard so many stories of the cast being the nicest people on earth. To be following Cory around and have Dianna walk up to her, she found it hard to believe that this was all true. She took Dianna's hand and shook it.
The actress smiled. "So I heard you'd be following our Cory around for the following week. Are you excited?"
Lea nodded nervously.
"Well it gets a little crazy around here, but it'll be fun. So are there any of the cast members you'd like to meet? I could introduce you if you'd like."
Lea's eyes widened at her offer.
"Oh wait, silly. You entered the contest for Cory. Of course he's your celebrity crush."
The tiny girl shook her head and whispered, "Could you introduce me to Chris Colfer? I mean, if it's not too much trouble. It's just that he's my favorite character."
Cory walked towards them, just in time to hear the words of his fellow cast member. He interrupted Dianna before the blonde woman could reply.
"Aw man. And here I thought I was the one you were dying to meet." He added with a smile as he put his arm around Dianna.
Lea registered his action in her mind and couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy. In that moment, she yearned for her best friend who was so far away.
Just then, Darren Criss and Chris Colfer were headed towards them, and Dianna held unto Chris's arm. "Chris, this is Lea Michele. Cory's lucky fan for the week."
The porcelain-faced actor faced the tiny brunette and offered his hand. "Hi Lea, it's nice to meet you."
Lea's jaw hung open. Did Dianna Agron just say my name? Oh god, Chris Colfer's standing in front of me! Okay Lea, breathe.
She shook his hand and retreated quickly in fear that he would notice she was trembling. "I'm really sorry to ask, but how did you know my name? I didn't introduce myself yet, did I?"
Dianna laughed. "Cory's been an annoying ass about your video. He forced every one of us to watch your performance for at least 10 times!"
"You're a really good singer Lea." Darren added with a smile and Chris nodded along.
"Oh god, Chris Colfer agrees." The thought in her head slipped out before she had any chance of retracting her last sentence. Her little comment caused the group to crack up. Just then, Amber walked towards the group, hinting that it was time for Cory to leave.
"Someone's in a better mood than before." Cory remarked as they waited for Amber who was making a couple of last minute phone calls.
Lea smiled shyly. "I got to meet Dianna Agron, Darren Criss and Chris Colfer. You have no idea how complete my life is right now."
"I don't recall you being this star struck when you first met me."
"Are you kidding me? I was shaking when I first saw you. You were lucky I was too nervous to talk. I could have ruined your day if my heart fell out of my mouth."
Cory chuckled as the trio started heading towards his car.
"Cor, Ryan wants me to head back to the office for some damage control for the press this morning. Think you could drop me off?" Amber voiced out.
He nodded as he pulled away from the studio.
"So, Miss Lea Michele, you've caught me in my deepest darkest secret. How about you? Any boyfriend back in New York?" He asked once Amber left the car.
Lea started to blush. Cory panicked in fear that it seemed as though he was intruding. "Aw man, look. You don't have to answer if you don't want to. I just thought I could get to know you a little better."
"No, that's okay. I just, miss him that's all."
"That's sweet. How long have you guys been together?"
"He's not my boyfriend Cory." She giggled. "My best friend, Jon. I just thought of him, because well. Jon's my everything. He was the one that encouraged me to send in that video, you know."
"Looks like I've got to meet him in person to thank him for introducing me to you." He added with a smile, revealing the slight dimples on his cheek that Lea had a weakness for.
"Was it true? That you showed the entire cast my video entry?" She whispered.
He rubbed his neck nervously. "Well yeah, is that bad? I'm sorry if you're unhappy about it, but you were amazing. My mum always said that good things were meant to be shared, and you were just so incredible."
"Cory, I think there's something that you should know."
Chapter 10! The next one's going to be so good! I'm halfway done with Chapter 12, so hope all of you are enjoying this! The introduction of Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer and Darren Criss! I gotta go rush for my final test of the semester, so wish me luck? Hoping you guys are having a beautiful day!
Noro, PerfectFinchel, AnnPatrick, finchel-frankenberry-gleek and Melly233, you guys are amazing for always commenting! Super super excited for the new chapters and can't wait for you guys to read it! Hopefully it doesn't disappoint! Lots of love coming your way!
Finchel-gleek-101, I get what you mean! You're just so adorable though! Super excited for you and your future! :')
PaochiCute, how are you just so precious! I was smiling to myself while reading through your reviews, you just seem so excited! Well, to reply your question, the glee in my story doesn't have Rachel Berry (Don't kill me, cause I know what you're thinking. What's glee without Rachel Berry right?) Then again, that was the reason why I included the terms A/U at the title of my Monchele fic. Hopefully it still makes you want to stay with me!