A/N Okay so this chapter is still the first day of the week of Asian F, so enjoy!

Chapter 10
Just A Little Touch of Equality

Lindsay's POV

I woke up from a vibration and a singing soulful voice.

It's time to say goodbye
To turning tables
To turning tables

Crap… I forgot to turn off Cameron's music player and it's vibrating to notify that it's getting low on energy. I turned the music player off.

"Hey sleepyhead!" I yelled and he woke up instantly.

"Oh, Lindsay. What time is it?" Cameron asked.

"3:00 PM on the dot." I answered.

"Oh, so we're not late for glee club." He stated.

"Yep. Are you feeling okay now?" I asked.

"Yeah, I feel a little bit better." He answered and he did look less paler.

"Good, now time for glee!" I happily said.

As we went out, no one was there so we had to assume that they're at the auditorium. Then I realized I forgot something.

"Crap!" I reluctantly yelled.

"What is it Lindsay?" Cameron asked.

"I forgot that I'm auditioning for the role of Maria today!" I answered.

"Well? Let's go then!" He yelled and we ran to the auditorium backstage.

Mercedes:
Boy, you ought to be ashamed of yourself
What the hell do you think your doing?
Loving me, loving me so wrong
Baby all I do is try (Brittany and Tina: try)
To show you that you're mine (Brittany and Tina: mine)
One and only guy (Brittany and Tina: only guy)
No matter who may come along
Open your eyes cause baby I don't like

Hoo-hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo-hoo, ooh ooh
Hoo-hoo-hoo, hoo-hoo

Hey, 'cause I don't like

Brittany and Tina:

Oh, I don't like, hee-hee
Living under your spotlight, hee-hee (Mercedes: no, no)

Mercedes with Brittany and Tina:
Just because you think I might (Brittany and Tina: hee-hee)
Find somebody worthy (Brittany and Tina: whoa oh oh) (Mercedes: no, no)

Brittany and Tina:
Oh, I don't like, yeah hee-hee (Mercedes: I don't like, yeah)
Living under your spotlight, yeah hee-hee (Mercedes: living under your spotlight)
Baby, if you treat me right, yeah hee-hee (Mercedes: treat me right, yeah)
You won't have to worry, woah oh oh (Mercedes: you will never have to worry

Mercedes:
I don't like...

"Phenomenal Mercedes, phenomenal." Ms. Pillsbury praised.

"Thank you." Mercedes stated and left the stage.

"Okay, next is Lindsay Pearce." Artie declared and I entered the stage."

"Hello, I'm Lindsay and I'm auditioning with the song 'Ever Ever After'" I said.

"Okay, whenever you're ready." Coach Beiste said.

Lindsay :
Storybook endings, fairy tales coming true
Deep down inside we want to believe they still do
In our secretest heart, it's our favourite part of the story
Let's just admit we all want to make it too

Ever ever after
If we just don't get it our own way
Ever ever after
It may only be a wish away

Start a new fashion, wear your heart on your sleeve
Sometimes you reach what's real just by making believe
Unafraid, unashamed
There is joy to be claimed in this world
You even might wind up being glad to be you

Ever ever after
Though the world will tell you it's not smart

Ever ever after
The world can be yours if you let your heart
Believe in ever after

No wonder your heart feels it's flying
Your head feels it's spinning
Each happy ending's a brand new beginning
Let yourself be enchanted, you just might break through

To ever ever after
Forever could even start today
Ever ever after
Maybe it's just one wish away
Your ever ever after

(I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss)

Oh, forever ever after

"Uhh, Lindsay, did you even practice that song?" Artie asked.

"To be honest, I did not at all." I answered.

"Okay, thank you." Ms. Pillsbury said and I left the stage.

"That was beautiful Linds." Cameron declared and I kissed him.

Wednesday came and I have danced with Brittany's "Run The World (Girls)" performance and it was announced that there's gonna be callbacks to see who'll win the role of Maria. The time came for the callbacks.

"Good luck Linds." Cameron said.

"Thanks Cam." I replied.

Mercedes:
Sometimes I wonder where I've been
Who I am
Do I fit in.
Make believin' is hard alone,
Out here on my own

Rachel:
We're always provin' who we are
Always reachin' for the risin' star
To guide me far and shine me home

Rachel and Mercedes:
Out here on my own

Lindsay:
When I'm down and feelin' blue
I close my eyes, so I can be with you
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through

Mercedes:
Help me need you

Rachel:
Sometimes I wonder where I've been

Mercedes:
Who I am, do I fit in

Lindsay:
I may not win

Mercedes:
But I can't be thrown

Rachel:
Out here

Lindsay:
On my own,

Lindsay, Rachel & Mercedes:
Out here on my own

The directors and New Directions clapped and cheered.

"Could the three of you come out on stage?" Artie said and so we did.

"Okay, Mercedes, still absolutely phenomenal, but you lacked emotion. I just wanna see more." Ms. Pillsbury declared.

"Thank you very much." Mercedes responded.

"Umm, Rachel, yes, you were magnificent, but I thought that you overpowered the acting." Coach Beiste stated.

"Okay." Rachel responded.

"So Lindsay, everything was perfect, but we're still unsure if you're ready or not." Artie said and I just nodded and we left the stage.

"As always Linds, you were great out there." Cameron said to me.

"Thanks." I replied and I hugged him.

"C'mon, let's go."

Thursday came and Ms. Pillsbury called for me. As I entered the Guidance Office, I noticed the three directors sitting behind the desk.

"Come Lindsay, sit." Artie said.

"So, what did you call me for?" I asked.

"Well Lindsay, you have won the role of Maria. Congratulations." Ms. P said and I was in shock.

"The reason why is…" Coach Beiste explained and every word I heard yesterday from Mercedes and Rachel came to me.

"I want that role."

"I should be Maria!"

"She was better."

"…and that's why we chose you." Coach Beiste finished.

"I refuse." I bravely stated and stood up.

"What?" Artie surprisingly said.

"I'm sorry but I don't deserve to be Maria."

"Please pick another one." I added and left the office.

Friday came and as I saw the list, I was in shock.

* Maria – Rachel Berry
* Tony – Blaine Anderson
* Riff – Mike Chang
* Anita – Santana Lopez
* Officer Krupke – Kurt Hummel

Now I know what this club needs: It simply needs a little touch of equality.

Will:
When you try your best, but you don't succeed.
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home;
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Will with Artie:
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try...

Will:
To fix you

Will and New Directions:
Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I...

Tears stream down on your face
I promise you I will learn from mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I...

Will:
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.

"I will fix you New Directions." I whispered after the performance.

"No, we will fix New Directions Linds." Cameron whispered in my ear and I kissed him.