Rehearsal time everyone , thank you for your lovely comments they mean a lot please keep then coming and I hope you enjoy this chapter x
" ok guys Ms Pillsbury will be here shortly so if you'd all just settle down and take a seat "
Wills voice echoed throughout the auditorium the sound of chairs following soon after .
" so I think we have the jets and sharks routine down " Will continued looking down at his script Emma's many annotations sprawled across the crinkled pages
" so today I'd like to go over tonight if that's ok " he said looking up .
" wait is that the big tony and Maria scene ? " Puck questioned from his seat his voice oddly nervous .
" uh huh " Will responded with a nod .
" Mr Shue I don't think im ready for that yet "
" im sorry buddy but we have to rehearse this scene , its the only one we havnt done yet "
Puck let out a sigh running his hand through his famous Mohawk before standing up and walking towards the stage Rachel close by .
" don't worry Noah you'll be great " she whispered just loud enough for him to hear .
He smiled down at her before they both clambered up the stairs to stand next to Will .
" Sorry we're late " Emma's voice came from the wings .
" hey " Will smiled as she emerged onto the stage a rather shy looking Maria clutching her hand .
" hey kiddo " he smiled crouching down " are you ok ?"
Maria nodded before looking up at Emma .
Giving her hand a small squeeze Emma whispered to Will " she's feeling a little shy "
" oh sweetie there's no need to be shy the glee clubs really nice "
" really ? " she said meekly .
" really " Will repeated with a grin .
Maria gave him a small smile in return but still moved closer to Emma .
" come on honey lets go and sit down " she said sweetly leading Maria down the steps and into the seats of the front row .
Sitting down next to Mercedes Emma gestured for Maria to sit in the chair on her other side .
The little girl glanced at Mike warily .
" hey " Emma said softly gaining her attention .
Maria looked back at Emma and saw her patting her lap .
" Hop on poppet "
She smiled as she careful climbed onto Emma's knee and resting her head on her shoulder .
Looking towards the stage they watched as Will gave his final directions to Puck and Rachel before they began their scene .
Noah rubbed his neck anxiously as Will spoke .
" so just remember guys your very much in love , I want you to really show that through the song ok "
" ok Mr Shuester " Rachel said brightly .
" yeah ..." Noah said looking at her " ok " .
" great " Will said clapping his hands together " let's get started "
Running quickly down the stairs Will plonked himself into the empty seat next to Emma .
" you ready munchkin ? " he asked Maria .
" uh huh " she said sitting up a little straighter .
" action " Emma called and the music began to play .
" you can do this Noah " Rachel whispered before she began to sing her beautiful voice filling the whole auditorium .
Only you, you're the only thing I'll see forever
In my eyes in my words and in everything I do
Nothing else but you
Ever
Noah took a deep breath before he too began to sing .
And there's nothing for me but Maria
Every sight that I see is Maria
Rachel smiled moving closer .
Tony, Tony
Always you, every thought I'll ever know
everywhere I go you'll be
The entire world is only you and me.
" their voices sound great together " Will whispered leaning over to Emma who nodded slowly her lips forming a small smile .
Tonight, tonight
It all began tonight
I saw you and the world went away
Tonight, tonight
There's only you tonight
What you are, what you do, what you say
Noah reached over taking Rachel's hands in his own .
Today, all day I had the feeling
A miracle would happen
I know now I was right
For here you are
And what was just a world is a star
Tonight
The singing pair turned to face the audience their fingers remaining tightly linked .
Tonight, tonight
The world is full of light
With suns and moons all over the place
Tonight, tonight
The world is wild and bright
Going mad
Shooting sparks into space
Rachel looked over at Noah a beaming smile upon her face .
Today, the world was just an address
A place for me to live in
No better than all right
Moving closer once more they turned to look at each other .
But here you are
And what was just a world is a star
Tonight
Good night, good night
Slowly they released their grip and began to back away from eachother
Sleep well and when you dream
Dream of me
Tonight
The Glee club , Will , Emma and Maria all burst into applause the little girls shyness completely abounded for the utter joy that the performance seemed to have given her .
" they were great " she told Emma gleefully .
All through the commotion Puck and Rachel remained gazing at eachother .
" That was fantastic especially for the first run , Well done guys " Will praised running back up the stairs the spell that had been cast over the teenagers suddenly broke . Puck coughing awkwardly as Rachel glowed a bright shade of red .
" er thanks Mr Shue " Noah said .
" I told you I was born for the part " Rachel said causing both Will and Puck to Roll their eyes .
Will looked down at his watch .
"Ok you two , you can head off now great rehearsal , Everybody else up on your feet for America please "
The remainder of the New directions made their way up onto the stage high fiving and congratulating the passing pair on their performance before puck and Rachel headed out of the door and Will once again sat beside Emma .
" they did such a good job " she commented as the kids began a quick run through .
" oh I know heaps of chemistry "
" and you thought casting them together would cause problems "
" sue me " Will said with a smile .
Emma stuck out her tongue playfully before turning her attention to the stage .
Puerto Rico
My heart's devotion
Let it sink back in the ocean
By the time Will called an End to rehearsal Emma had a sleeping five year old snuggled into side her side her thumb in her mouth as she absentmindedly twirled the loose ringlet that fell across her face .
" you were all wonderful " she whispered as the kids walked past her .
" thanks Miss p " they had replied careful not to wake the little girl in her arms .
Once the kids had left and everything was packed away Will walked over to Emma .
" i'll take her " he said softly lifting Maria from Emma and into his arms her legs wrapped around his waist her chin resting on his shoulder .
" thank you " she said back standing up and putting her bag over her shoulder .
" no problem " he replied kissing her softly his hands wrapped protectively around his precious cargo .
" We should get her home , Helen should be back in about an hour " Emma exclaimed glancing at her watch " do you need me to grab anything for you ? " .
" erm " Will pondered his nose scrunching up in thought ( Emma found this absolutely adorable ) " nope just my bag "
" ok " she whispered quickly collecting it from the edge of the stage .
Together they walked out of the auditorium Emma switching off the lights as they went and headed into the corridor.
soon they approached the exit .
" her coat " Emma said suddenly carefully placing it over Marias sleeping form .
Will smiled .
" I don't want her to be cold " she said with a blush " come on " .
Wills blue car was the last in the car park so they found it quickly.
" Will you be ok driving baby I don't want to disturb her " Will asked as they walked towards it .
" sure " Emma smiled opening the passenger door for him and getting into the driver's seat .
As he Pulled his seatbelt over himself and Maria Emma watched Will . She watched him stroke her hair gently , she watched him " shh " her as she began to stir and she watched him kiss her gently on the top of the head and she drifted back off to sleep .
God she loved this man .
So what did you think ? I was originally going to update my other Wemma fic " cleaning up the mess " before this one but I am experiencing the dreaded writers block and I have no idea of how to get out of it so please let me know what you would like to see next if you have been reading or even if your still interested in reading that story , your opinions are always very helpful and im very greatful for them so don't be shy .
Ps – puckleberry alert x