Author's Comments: Here it is guys. The conclusion to the last chapter's cliffhanger. So many major things are going to happen in this installment. First, you're probably going to hate me for what happens to Joe in this chapter, but it's all good because everything will be fine in the end. If you ever hated Rachel's behavior in the previous chapters, you are going to DESPISE it this time around. I was mad just writing it out, but you'll have to see what I mean. Secondly, the glee club finally gets their last member! Now if there was any character more neglected on Glee than Tina, it was this character. You'll just have to find out who I'm talking about. Now, let me talk about the name. If you didn't catch it from the first chapter, or the previous chapter, the glee club will be called Freestyle Unity. The name was derived from the TV sitcom The Parkers starring Mo'Nique who is famous for her portrayal of that horrible mother from Precious. I loved the name and I thought it would be a great glee club name. And now, the last part... I have so many feels in this chapter from the last part. I love it so much! Unfortunately I can't tell you until the very end, but you've got to read it. It is amazing, if I do say so myself! Enjoy.
Featured Pairings: Tiff (Tina/Jeff), ended!Klaine (Kurt/Blaine), implied!Anderhart (Blaine/Joe), Finchel (Finn/Rachel), Brittana (Brittany/Santana), Artasia (Artie/Aphasia), flirtatious!Doz (David/Roz), implied!Pendletank (Pendleton/Hank)
Warnings: Coarse language
Chapter Twelve
Who Can Deny the Joy It Brings When You've Found That Special Thing?
("Flying Without Wings" by Westlife)
"You son of a bitch," Kurt spat out viciously as he slowly made his way towards Blaine and Joe as they stood up from their seats. Joe didn't know what to do. Just a few minutes ago, he realized he was gay and liked Blaine. Is homosexuality really that fast-acting? "How dare you? How dare you?" the fashionista bit out, his voice laced with pure malice. "I wanted to forgive you for what you did with Sebastian, Blaine, but this? This is beyond anything you've done."
Blaine was at a loss for words. What can he say? He was caught red-handed, hands full of dreadlocks and the scent of flowers and Old Spice lingering on him; it was Joe's smell. It was heavenly, and Blaine wanted to cry right there when he realized that his small moment of happiness was over. Happiness. He actually felt something when he kissed Joe. It was different and yet it was everything he was searching for. Something he wasn't getting from Kurt anymore.
Happiness...
"And with him?" Kurt glared at Joe, who was still looking like a deer caught in headlights. "I should've seen this coming. You were practically humping his leg whenever he played that stupid guitar of his." He turned his attention to the said Teen Jesus and smirked, "You know, Joe. I'm surprised that someone as saintly as you would ever consider trying out boys. Isn't that supposed to be a sin against your so-called religion? And coming between a couple, too? You've hit the Daily Double today! You're going straight to Hell, you homeless-looking hypocrite!"
Joe looked down, feeling completely mortified. He thumbed the hem of his sweater coat self-consciously, and glanced at his faded jeans that had a few rips in them. His parents could only afford so much with living off his dad's profits from selling the Bible door-to-door. And he liked to think that he looked nice. His mom definitely said so. Then again, it was his mom. But Kurt's words about his appearance still stung. And he was right. Joe had committed two major sins in less than a day. His soul was certainly tainted now. He'll never get into Heaven with the way he handled himself today.
"Don't talk to him like that," Blaine suddenly said, surprising not only Kurt but himself as well.
"What did you say to me?" Kurt growled.
Blaine almost didn't respond, his words clogging up his throat, but he tried his best to keep going. "I-I said don't talk to him like that," he practically choked out. Standing up to Kurt was a lot more difficult than it seemed, especially when under the scrutiny of his fierce gaze. "Y-you're a bully, Kurt. You were always so nice and sweet and now y-you've turned into a monster!"
Rachel and Mercedes were still watching from the sidelines. Rachel pulled out her cellphone to call Finn and practically ordered the Frankenteen to the choir room. Mercedes walked over to Joe while Kurt and Blaine argued with each other.
"Joe, I..." she started, "What did—what's going—how?"
Joe didn't say anything. He just put on his sandals, took Mary, and ran out of the choir room, looking absolutely horrified. Tina was walking into the room when Joe practically ran her over. He whizzed straight past her and into the halls, leaving her confused. Seconds later, Finn rushed in with Puck, Mike, and Sam.
"What's going on?" the tall teen asked, "What happened?"
SMACK.
Blaine's face stung when Kurt's open palm collided into his face, slapping the lower part of his temple and leaving a nasty red mark on his face. As if to make himself out like the victim, Kurt started to bawl his eyes out before running out of the choir room. Mercedes immediately rushed to his aide, like any good, clueless friend would, leaving Blaine glued to his spot in the room, tears welling up from the horrible pain on his face. Before he could register anything else, he was being shoved to the ground by Finn and being wailed on by several punches to his arms and stomach.
All that boxing training and for what? In the real situation, Blaine felt completely helpless. He didn't have gloves and he knew that real fights didn't follow rules like boxing. He can probably sneak in a few good punches, but Finn is a monster, he'll just come back even angrier, and this really isn't any of his fault. It was Blaine's. He kissed Joe. He betrayed Kurt.
But didn't Kurt betray you with Chandler, a nagging voice in his head came.
"WHAT DID YOU DO?!" Finn snarled as he continued his assault on Blaine before being pulled away by Mike and Puck.
"He kissed Joe," Rachel pointed out to her future husband.
"YOU DID WHAT?" the abnormally tall jock seethed as he jumped towards Blaine again.
Tina ran to where Finn was tackling Blaine into the ground and tossing a few hits at his shoulder and face. "Finn! Stop it! Get off of him!" she screamed as she laid in a few punches on his back, surprising several people with her defending of Blaine.
By now Santana and Brittany had walked in, pinkies linked, wondering what the hell was going on, with Rory and Quinn not too far behind them. Blaine managed to sneak in a few punches before Sam, Puck, and Mike pulled them apart. Finn was being manhandled by Puck and Mike as Sam and Tina tried to restrain Blaine.
"So what, dude? You're turning people gay now?" Finn yelled, making the shorter boy feel small. Well, smaller.
"Will one of you idiots explain to me what the hell is going on?" Santana huffed, placing her hands on her hips.
"Anderson made Teen Jesus gay," Puck answered, throwing an accusing finger at the short teen. "He was kissing Joe!"
"Blaine, I didn't know you started getting into girls again," Brittany exclaimed stupidly, pouting a bit.
"I didn't—" Blaine started before Finn cut him off.
"Shut up, dude! You totally made him gay and now you hurt Kurt!" the tall boy shouted angrily, ready to rip the little hobbit apart.
"HE HURT ME!"
Everybody looked at him, shocked. All Blaine saw was red. Tina was right. It was time he stand up for himself, like she did when everyone thought she was cheating on Mike and when she was tired of being pushed aside in favor of someone more talented. Not that she's not talented, by the way. Speaking of which, Tina smiled proudly when Blaine had finally spoken his peace.
"He cheated on me! And he made me feel like I was the bad guy!" Blaine screamed, his face red and angry tears forming in his eyes, "He insulted me, starved me, made me feel like I was worthless and—and he hit me! That's right! He'd smack me around like I was some child that needed to be punished!" Blaine pointed all of the New Directions members. "And you all knew he was doing this to me and none of you said anything!" Most of the members hung their heads in shame, guilt all over their faces.
Tina raised her hand tentatively, "I said something," she mumbled out awkwardly.
Blaine turned to Tina and relaxed. "Thank you," he said to her, receiving a prideful smile in return.
Blaine looked back at the members with disdain. "Sorry if I didn't make everything perfect for him, and I'm sorry I'm not perfect. But I'm not going to let him bully me anymore. I'm not happy and I haven't been for a long time." He stormed away from the choir room as Mr. Schue walked in with Sugar, who was currently telling him everything that was wrong about New Directions and why she should be the star. Blaine ran past the two and down the hall, tears now streaming down his face.
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Joe was sitting in the room where The God Squad would have their meetings as he contemplated the day's events. Should he even be in here? Is he even allowed? It was safe to assume that he can no longer be a member of The God Squad after all this. He couldn't believe it. He had kissed a boy. A boy! With an actual penis! All of this was just too much to take in. He buried his face in his hands. He knew he couldn't tell his parents. He'd have to lie to them, and he didn't want to do that. That would just get him into even more trouble with the Lord. He was screwed. Everything was screwed.
"Joe?" came Tina's soft voice.
She slowly entered the room and took a seat next to the poor teen. "Are you okay?"
Joe just shrugged.
"Do you want to talk about it?" she asked, earning another shrug. "Did you really kiss Blaine?"
Joe shot his head up when she said this, almost like he was worried. He wanted to deny it, but there was no use when you had three witnesses with one of them being the biggest blabbermouth in history. He nodded his head, and Tina's eyes widened in surprise. She didn't really believe it at first when the group was talking about it, so she wanted to hear Joe's side first.
"How did it happen?"
"I was playing a song on Mary to cheer Blaine up and he just kissed me," the dreadlocked teen explained, "And I was shocked at first, but then I started liking it."
Joe was disgusted with himself. How can he say that he liked kissing Blaine? It was a sin. He shouldn't... He couldn't... He mustn't...
Oh, who cares anymore? Joe loved kissing Blaine. He loved Blaine's lips on his and that funny feeling he got when Blaine was using his tongue. He loved the way Blaine's face felt in his hands when he cupped them and he certainly loved the way he smelled. He smelled... heavenly. Joe also loved the way Blaine looked when he was singing to him, like he had made him happy after all the dark times Blaine was going through with Kurt. Kurt. What a horrible person. He treats Blaine terribly and he doesn't appreciate all the things he does for him. Poor guy.
"Are you going to be okay?" Tina asked after several moments of silence.
Joe nodded his head. "Yeah," he said softly, "I just... I don't know what I'm supposed to do."
"Do you want to be with Blaine?" the girl asked suddenly, which got Joe thinking. Did he want to be with Blaine?
"Yes," he said seconds later. And he didn't regret them.
Tina smiled before rubbing his back soothingly. "Things will get better," she said, "I'm sure you'll be very happy with Blaine and he'd be very lucky to be with someone as kind-hearted as you."
Joe looked up at her and beamed brightly.
"Ah, Joseph, there you are," Rachel Berry's voice appeared as she shuffled into the room, nose in the air. "I'm glad I caught you."
"Um, hi Rachel," he mumbled out, confused and a little unnerved by the girl's unexpected appearance.
"We need to talk," the Jewish girl started, "It's about your relationship with Blaine." Joe and Tina looked to each other, Joe looking nervous for himself and Tina looking worried for Joe. "I don't think I have to remind you that Blaine is a very important member in our group. Next to me and Finn, of course, he is the best performer New Directions has. And having friction between teammates is unhealthy and cancerous for the club."
"Get to your point, Rachel," Tina demanded impatiently, rolling her eyes and already bored of the conversation.
"My point, Joseph, is that I'm afraid your services in New Directions are, regretably, no longer necessary and I, as captain, must ask you to cease attendance from all glee club meetings," Rachel finished.
Joe and Tina's eyes practically popped out of their skulls. "Y-you're kicking me out?" Joe asked, completely stunned.
"Rachel!" Tina exclaimed, shocked. She was absolutely horrified with what she was hearing.
"I am very sorry, Joseph. Now I just spoke to Kurt and he is very much willing to forgive you and Blaine for your deception, and I'm sure Blaine will be just fine and be ready to sing at Regionals in no time. However, your presence in New Directions will only cause more tension within the group and, as captain, I cannot allow that to happen."
"Rachel, you can't do this," Tina snarled as she was stepped in front of Joe in a protective manner while the boy in question sat there with his mouth hanging in shock and a heart-wrenching look on his face that resembled a kicked stray dog.
"I have to Tina," the animal sweater-wearing teen claimed, "For the good of the team. Joe's relationship with Blaine will only make things more awkward and I must make some tough decisions. You wouldn't understand; you're not leading a glee club."
"You're wrong!" Tina shouted before she could catch herself.
"Excuse me?" Rachel eyed Tina suspiciously.
Joe stared at Tina with a panicked look on his face as Tina stumbled on her words, searching for an excuse. "Uh, uh, I mean, you're wrong... about... kicking Joe out!" she managed, "He is just as much a part of this group as Blaine is."
"That's where you're misinformed, Tina," Rachel shook her head regretfully, "Blaine is a one-of-a-kind performer and Joe is an expendable member of this group as he is the newest member."
"But..." Joe moaned out as the two girls looked at him. "But you guys are my friends... my only friends."
"Again, I am very sorry, Joseph, but that's just the way it has to be," Rachel said, although she did not sound the least bit remorseful. "Kurt and Blaine need time to work things out and with you there, it will be difficult. I'm sure you can join New Directions next year when Blaine is taking my place as head soloist." Hearing this made Tina want to slap her. It's bad enough to hear that Joe is being unjustly kicked out, now Rachel has the gall to say that Blaine is going to be the new head soloist next year?
Okay, not the time, Tina, she thought to herself.
"And one more thing," Rachel started slowly, with a fake pitying look on her face, "I think it's best if you don't associate with any of the glee club members. Seeing you will likely bring up negative feelings which means performances won't be one-hundred and ten percent. I wish you the best and have yourself a nice day, Joseph."
With that, Rachel turned her heel and walked out of the room. Tina stood there speechless. She was appalled—no, disgusted—with what she had just heard. How dare Rachel kick Joe out and treat him like he was some casualty of war? And to say—no, demand—that he shouldn't hang out with his friends? That was just cruel and despicable and unnecessary. Poor Joe! He didn't do anything wrong. He wasn't even the one that started the kiss! She wanted nothing more than to just throw up...on Rachel's head. Rachel had really hit a record-breaking low this time. This was wicked even for her. No pun intended.
Tina looked back to see Joe still standing there, looking lost. There weren't any tears in his eyes, but she could tell that he was hurting.
"Joe, I..." she started but was cut off when Joe picked up his guitar and slowly walked out of the room like some mindless zombie. She watched him walk down the hall, alone, much like how he'll be without New Directions.
No, Tina demanded. He won't be alone.
He still has Tina's glee club, and she is going to make sure that he is as welcomed and loved as he deserves.
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Tina stood in line at the Lima Bean, feeling distracted. She didn't know what to do now. Joe should not be treated this way. It was beyond unfair. She wanted to cry for him, but she couldn't. As of right now, she was his leader and she had to be strong for him. She shook her head disappointedly as she remembered Rachel's words, which effectively got her even madder. She didn't know what to do.
"Just a tall latte, please," came a familiar voice.
Where had she heard that voice? She looked up and stared at the back of a very tall kid's head. He had small twists in his hair and from behind she can barely make out a rather sexy-looking stubble growing on his cheeks and chin. Wait a second, now she remembered who this was. It was...
"Matt?"
The boy turned around and looked down at Tina. His eyes widened as he recognized the girl. "Tina?"
"Matt Rutherford?" Tina laughed as she wrapped her arms around him in a friendly hug. "Oh, my God! It's great seeing you! How are you? How have you been? Where have you been?"
"Which one you want me to answer first?" he joked, as he gave her a big hug back.
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When Tina walked in to her late night glee club meeting, she found that all of the members had already arrived. Joe was sitting by himself in the corner of the choir room, strumming Mary though he wasn't really into it. Sugar was chatting with Giselle about materialistic things they would like to buy as Aphasia and The Mack were currently being separated by Roz Washington after The Mack tried to pull off Aphasia's weave. Azimio was chatting with Jeff and Hank about guy stuff that Tina got bored trying to remember and Artie was currently talking to Pendleton about designs for the club.
She had Matt and Sr. Martinez wait outside to make an entrance for him as she started her announcements.
"Guys," she started, calming the chattering group. "I have some things to say." The group gave her as much of their undivided attention as possible. "First, Coach Washington, you are doing a terrific job at coaching us, but I thought that maybe you would like a little help from a really talented singer." Tina motioned for David to walk as he smiled brightly at the group of kids. The girls instantly started swooning as Azimio, Jeff, Artie, and Hank all rolled their eyes at their obvious drooling.
"Snowman, I think I'mma leave you for Señor Calienté," Aphasia joked, following with a very obnoxious laugh as she saw Artie's foul reaction etched on his face.
"Yo, I gotta say, Enrique Iglesias," The Mack started, her heavy Jersey-accent prominent. "You are da hottest teacha I have eva seen."
"I get that all the time," David smiled bashfully.
"No, seriously, you ever wanna teach me conjunction junction, I'm all legs," The Mack winked at the man.
"Okay, thank you, uh, The Mack," Tina said hastily. "So, anyway, Mr. Martinez here is—"
"Shut da hell up, Long Duk Dong," Coach Washington said suddenly as she scrutinized the handsome Latino in front of her. "You think you can just come up in here like I ain't doin' my job right and tell me how I'm s'posed to work? You think I can't sing? I'll have all of you know that I was once a member of Destiny's Child for three weeks during their world tour back in 2003. Ain't nobody can sing Say My Name like I can."
Roz
Say my name, say my name
You actin' kinda shady, ain't callin' me baby
Why the sudden change?
An awkward silence filled the room. Truth be told, Coach Washington was actually not that bad. David Martinez smiled at her with his pearly whites; he seemed to do that a lot. "You know, Señorita Washington, I very much find your tenacity and aggressiveness very... very sexy."
Tina almost keeled over with laughter when she saw the ever-fearsome swim coach blush at the man's words. And seeing Roz Washington giggle like a school girl was definitely a sight to be seen.
"Well, thank you very much, Antonio Banderas Impersonator," Roz smirked, "You know I speako a little Española myself? Qué hora es?" This was followed by a very loud cackle that Sr. Martinez couldn't help but join in. What a weird and random pairing.
Nevertheless, Tina turned back to her group to finish her announcements. "Thank you, coach," she muttered, "So anyway, I have two more announcements." She turned her head and called, "Matt! Come on in." One cue, Matt entered the room, earning excited jeers from his old friends Azimio, Hank and Artie. "Everybody, this is Matt Rutherford, an old friend of ours from a couple of years ago. He's going to join our club, which gives us twelve total members; enough for us to compete at Sectionals!"
At this everybody started cheering. They were, at last, a complete club and they were actually going to be able to compete at Sectionals! This was so exciting. And Pendleton had finally finished her costume designs and from the looks her samples, they weren't hideous! Finally, things were going perfectly. Tina looked over at Joe, who was struggling to keep a smile on his face as he clapped for his new member's acceptance. She knew why it was so hard, and she couldn't help but feel terrible for him.
"Okay guys, one more thing," Tina started after pulling herself from her thoughts, "I came up with a name for the club." All eyes were on her, and she felt a little nervous under their piercing gazes. "Freestyle Unity."
She was met with a series of nods and acceptances. Most of the were very pleased with the name and others still nodded their heads. She hoped that the name would be well-received and it seemed like it was.
"I love it," Pendleton piped in.
"Yeah, it ain't bad," The Mack agreed.
"It's a'ight," said Azimio, giving his approval.
"It's adequate," Giselle dismissed as she checked her nails.
"It's totes cool," Sugar nodded as she twisted her hair.
"Thank you guys," Tina beamed. "Now let's get to work! Sectionals are this Friday."
Jeff stood up. "Wait a second. There's something I'd like to say."
"What's up, Jeff?"
Jeff took a spot next to Tina and stared back at the group, particularly at Joe. "So, Blaine told me what happened today between him and Joe, and I just wanted to say that it's not right." Joe looked down, still feeling the repercussions from today. "You know being at Dalton, it teaches you a lot about tolerance and whenever someone is being treated unfairly, we always make sure they're going to be alright. Always."
Joe looked up at Jeff as the blonde Warbler smiled kindly at him. "Joe, Blaine really loves you. I can tell from the way he talked about you to me and Nick. He really cares about you and the way you were treated was just terrible."
"YOU'RE GAY?!" Azimio all but yelled. "Damn, I shoulda got you laid sooner."
"Oh, shut up, you lummox!" Giselle snarled.
"You shut up, Whitney Hoe-ston!" Azimio
"Moron!"
"Witch!"
"Hey, hey! Keisha, Biggie Smalls, SHUT DA HELL UP!" Roz shouted, effectively silencing the two bickerers. "Go on, Justin Bieber."
"Thank you," Jeff muttered, ignoring the nickname. "Anyway, me, Hank, Pendleton and Artie wanted to dedicate this song to you, Joe."
Hank lifted two stools and placed them in front of the club as Artie wheeled right next to them. Jeff and Hank took a seat on the chairs as Pendleton skipped towards the guitar. Hank had been teaching her how to play privately during their spare time. The two definitely seemed to have become inseparable in the late. They are hardly ever seen without the other close by. Tina was surprised that Jeff arranged all this. Just for Joe. And without her telling him anything about the situation.
That was so... sweet.
Pendleton was strumming the guitar like an expert as soon as Jeff started singing.
Jeff
Everybody's looking for that something
One thing that makes it all complete
You'll find it in the strangest places
Places you never knew it could be
Joe was still aimlessly watching the trio of boys sitting on the stools (well, just Hank and Jeff; Artie was in a wheelchair), mind still numb. As the number kept going, he was slowly paying more and more attention to the lyrics. Joe wasn't the only distracted by their singing. Tina couldn't stop staring at Jeff as he sang his lines. She didn't know why she hadn't noticed it before, but Jeff looked amazing when he sung. There was some crazy pull she suddenly had. Like she knew that Jeff was...
Jeff
Some find it in the face of their children
Some find it in their lover's eyes
Who can deny the joy it brings
When you've found that special thing?
You're flying without wings
Hank
Some find it sharing every morning
Some in their solitary lives
You'll find it in the words of others
A simple line can make you laugh or cry
Everybody in the room listened with open ears, letting themselves be taken away by the music. Giselle, though she didn't want to admit it, really loved the way they sounded. Aphasia eyed her boyfriend lovingly as The Mack and Matt nodded their heads to the soulful ballad. Even Azimio was impressed.
Hank
You'll find it in the deepest friendship
The kind you cherish all your life
And when you know how much that means
You've found that special thing
You're flying without wings
Jeff and Hank
So impossible as it may seem
You've got to fight for every dream
'Cause who's to know which one you let go
Would have made you complete
Artie
Well, for me, it's waking up beside you
To watch the sunrise on your face
To know that I can say, "I love you"
In any given time or place
Jeff
Gives me the wings that only I know
Jeff, Hank, and Artie
Those are the things that make you mine
Hank
And it's like flying without wings
'Cause you're my special thing
Jeff and Artie
I'm flying without wings
Artie
And you're the place my life begins
And you'll be where it ends
Jeff, Hank, and Artie
I'm flying without wings
Jeff
And that's the joy you bring
I'm flying without wings
Everybody applauded with enthusiasm. Joe couldn't help himself. He was normally a happy-go-lucky type of guy, but the song was so beautiful that he couldn't help but shed a small tear. It was all for him, and they really showed how much they cared about him. They were his true friends.
Tina felt something inside her and she didn't know what it was or how it got there, but she knew that Jeff was the one that caused it, and she had to tell him. She needed to tell him...
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After the performance, the group now known as Freestyle Unity began their choreography. Jeff and The Mack helped Matt get caught up with the steps they were planning for Don't Stop Me Now as Aphasia was leading the girls with Domino. Throughout the entire practice, Tina found herself glancing at Jeff, who would wave at her whenever he'd catch her staring. After their dance rehearsals were over, the group was then fitted in the costumes that Pendleton made for Sectionals. The men would be wearing black suits with blue lining and bowties while the girls would be wearing a matching black dress with blue hems, blue ribbons on the waist, and their hair tied into a bun held up by a blue bow. Tina was impressed by how cute all of them looked. Pendleton really did an amazing job.
After practice was over, the group got ready to head home. Pendleton hitched a ride with Hank while Aphasia rode Artie home. Azimio offered to take Matt home as Giselle and The Mack went to their respective cars. Sugar offered to take Joe home in her limo that was waiting for her as Roz and David closed up the school. Tina had seen them chatting flirtatiously with each other as she and Jeff walked towards the parking lot.
"Well, I guess I'll see you," the Warbler said as he walked to his car.
"Um, Jeff," Tina said softly. Jeff turned to the Asian beauty with a confused look. "We need to talk."
"About what?"
"That was really sweet," Tina started, "What you did for Joe."
"It was nothing."
"No, it was something. It was a lot." Tina leaned in closer. "Blaine once told me about the first time he fell in love with Kurt. He said that his... bird? It had passed away?"
Jeff nodded his head. "Pavarotti. Yeah, Kurt had sung Blackbird by The Beatles as a kind of eulogy."
"Right. Blaine told me that when Kurt sang that song, he felt something." She leaned in closer until they were standing toe-to-toe. "He said he told Kurt that there was those moments when you meet somebody and you're like, 'Hey, I've been looking for you' or something. And I never really understood what he meant. Until now..."
Jeff's heart was racing. His breath was hitching in his throat as it tightened up. He didn't know what was going to happen next, but whatever it was, it was making him sweat.
"I think Joe was my Pavarotti," Tina revealed quietly as she stared into Jeff's eyes. "And Flying Without Wings was my Blackbird."
Jeff's eyes widened at this admission and his lips were soon greeted with Tina's as she leaned forward and closed the already small gap between them.
The kiss. Their first kiss.
It was... amazing.
Author's Comments: Ugh. My TIFF feels! They're exploding! What did you think? Did you like that little nod to Original Song (2x16)? Give me some feedback! I personally loved this chapter because of the obvious. Tiff! It made me sad and happy and sad again and then OMG I'm happy forever! Oh and guess what? Next chapter is... SECTIONALS! Yay! You'll finally see Freestyle Unity perform. What will happen? Stay tuned!
Featured Songs:
"Say My Name" by Destiny's Child. Sung by Roz.
"Flying Without Wings" by Westlife. Sung by Jeff, Hank, and Artie.