Beth's Direction Chapter 14: Beth's Party, a glee fanfic

This week was Regionals. It was the next big competition, but not the big one. Still we would have to win it to make it to the big one. I was confident that we would make it there because we had my mom as a coach. She had a track record of national championships. She was about to announce the set list as soon as we got to class.

Isobel was still in rehab, but no one expected her to be ready for Regionals. I had no idea what a substance abuse treatment program was like, so I had no idea what she was going through at the moment. Callie hadn't heard any news.

I decided to go see Alexis at her locker. I knew that she would be excited because what was also coming up this week. I wasn't the kind of person to forget my friends' birthdays.

"So do you know what you're doing for your birthday?" I asked.

"My parents are letting me have a party." She answered. "I'm kind of excited about this. I'm going to be 16. I get to drive and I guess I can get a job, and…well that's pretty much it, but it sounds like it will be cool. So has your mom decided what we were going to do for Regionals?"

"She was actually going to announce the set list as soon as we got to Glee club." I explained. "So we should probably head there. So what do you want for your birthday?"

"Honestly, I would just be happy if you're there." She answered.

We walked into the classroom and I took a seat next to Callie, who grabbed my hand. It always felt good to hold her hand in mine in the morning. I gave my fiancée a big smile as my mom walked into the room.

"Good morning, everyone. To answer your questions, yes I have the set list for Regionals. To start things off, Lexa will be singing 'Pages' by 3 Doors Down. It will be followed by Tim and Alexis singing 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You' by Meghan Trainor and John Legend. Finally Beth will sing 'Fight Song' by Rachel Platten." She explained. So it looked like I was going to be singing another solo. I was glad about it. I knew that there was a bit of favoritism, but I wasn't going to argue with it.

During lunch, I sat with Callie. I did like being able to eat whatever I wanted even though I still didn't crave food that was high in fat. The school didn't really serve food that was high in fat anyway.

"So do you want to come to Alexis's birthday party with me?" I questioned.

"Sure, I guess I can." She responded. "You know it feels like it's been a lot longer than two weeks."

"I know it feels like it's been forever since we talked last." I admitted. I wasn't sure why it had because I hadn't even gained any weight. "So I was trying to find a song to the birthday girl."

"I hear that 'Happy Birthday' works fine." She quipped.

"No, it doesn't. It's one of the tritest songs there is." I argued. "It's a kid's song. I want to sing something that she would actually enjoy hearing."

"I'm sure that you'll find something wonderful because you always do." She assured me.

On Friday night, I headed to her party wearing a purple maternity blouse and black maxi skirt with purple flats. I wasn't sure if it was the most appropriate thing for the party, but it was what I was going to where. I decided to head to the stage and take the microphone.

"So I wanted to make sure to wish Alexis a happy birthday." I stated. "I thought that this song would be perfect for my best friend."

Sometimes you think that you're fine by yourself
Cause a dream is a wish that you make on your own
It's easy to feel like you don't need help
But it's harder to walk all alone

You'll change inside when you realize

The world comes to life and everything's bright
From beginning to end when you have a friend by your side
That you helps you to find the beauty you are when you open your heart
And believe in the gift of a friend, the gift of a friend

And when your hope crashes down shattering to the ground, you, you feel alone
You don't know which way to go, there's no signs leading you home, you're not alone

A little bit later, Alexis and I went to the bathroom

"So what did you think of the song that I sang you?" I asked.

"I loved it." She replied.

"That's good." I stated.

"No, I really loved it." She said before she grabbed and kissed my lips.

"Alexis, you can't do that. I'm engaged." I stated. "Please tell me that you didn't do that. It could ruin our friendship. You can't like me. You have to like someone else. You have to."

I grabbed my head. I felt like I was having a panic attack.

"Beth, I'm sorry, but calm down. Just calm down." Alexis said. "Breathe. Think of the baby and breathe."

I took some deep breaths. I hoped that I would be okay.

"So that was a bad idea." She remarked. "How about we never speak of that again."

"That's probably a good idea." I agreed.

On Saturday, we were at the competition. I decided not to tell Callie about it because it really wasn't that big of a deal and I didn't want her to be mad at Alexis.

We were going last and the first group was somewhere called Westerville High. I was pretty sure that they were in Westerville.

With your wine-stained lips, yeah you're nothing but trouble
Cold to the touch but you're warm as the devil
I gave all my heart but you won't heal my soul
You tasted a break and I can't get more

You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love
But I wouldn't change, no I wouldn't change this love
You got me in chains, you got me in chains for your love
But I wouldn't change, no I wouldn't change this love

I'm trying to break the chains but the chains only break me
I'm trying to break the chains but the chains only break me

Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
Baby tell me why, why you do, do me wrong
Gave you my heart but you took my soul

I'm trying to break the chains but the chains only break me
I'm trying to break the chains but the chains only break me

You know looking at the performance, I kind of thought that they were lip-syncing, but they couldn't have been doing that because it would be against the rules. It really looked like they were, but they probably weren't. I wasn't sure why anyone would think that it was a good idea to lip-sync in such an important competition. I supposed the most logical explanation was that I was seeing things.

I watched as Lexa headed out to the stage. I was wearing a blue short-sleeved dress. It didn't do the best job at concealing my bump, but I was confident that my singing would be good enough to distract people from the fact that I was pregnant. I could tell that Lexa was really excited to be performing in the competition. I hoped that my mom had made the right choice when she had chosen her for the solo, but she had a good voice, so it was probably a good idea and my mom knew what she was doing.

What happens to a man when he spills his heart on a page and
He watches his words flow then, his feelings lie on the page alone
There waiting for someone who cares to read them
To open their eyes to see them, to see if they can make his thoughts their own

To find that maybe life's not perfect
Maybe it's not worth what he gives away

You can see that this broken soul is bleeding
So you conceal your feelings inside yourself and wander through my heart
Letting you see through me, now only consumes me
Forget your pain and watch me fall apart

What happens to a soul when it's trapped inside his emotions
And all of these words he's spoken, they bind him to the life he's left behind
And every new step he takes, he knows that he might not make it
To all of these dreams that he has yet to find

But maybe life's not worth
But maybe it's not worth what he gives away

As I fall apart

I didn't know what I was worried about because I could tell that she killed that song. She was awesome. I would have liked it if Callie got a chance to sing. I then had an idea. I decided to grab her while Tim and Alexis headed out to the stage to sing. I was pretty sure that the song would work as a duet. I really wanted the chance to sing with her at one of these events and I knew that our voices sounded good together. Alexis then started to sing and play the guitar while Tim played the piano.

I found myself dreaming of silver and gold
Like a scene from a movie that every broken heart knows
We were walking on moonlight and you held me close
Split second and you disappeared and then I was all alone

I woke up in tears with by my side, a breath of relief and I realized
No that we're not promised tomorrow

So I'm gonna love like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing, I won't take you for granted
Cause we'll never know when we run out of time
So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you

In the blink of an eye, just a whisper of smoke
You could lose everything, the truth is you never know
So I'll kiss you longer babe, any chance that I get
I'll make the most of the minutes and love with no regrets

So let's take our time to say what we want
Here's what we got before it's all gone, no we're not promised tomorrow

I couldn't believe how good they sounded together. If I didn't know that he was gay, I wouldn't believe it after hearing the song. I then grabbed Callie's hand and told her that we were going to sing the song as a duet. I started the song off.

Like a small boat on the ocean
Sending big waves into motion
Like how a single word can make a heart open
I may only have one match but I can make an explosion

And all those songs I didn't say, wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight, can you hear my voice this time

This is my fight song, take back my life song, prove I'm alright song
My power's turned on, no stopping right now I'll be strong, I'll play my fight song
And I don't really care if nobody else believes
Cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me

Losing friends and I'm losing sleep, everybody's worried about me
In too deep, say I'm in too deep
It's been two years, I miss my home, but there's a fire burning in my bones
And I still believe, yeah I still believe

And all those songs I didn't say, wrecking balls inside my brain
I will scream them loud tonight, can you hear my voice this time

Yeah I've still got a lot of fight left in me

I hugged her as soon as we were done before we walked off the stage. As soon as we were off, I gave her a kiss.

Not long after, we were on the stage as we waited for the results. The judge called out the third place team first and then we found out that we had won again. We were going to Nationals.

So this story is back at least for now. Alexis kissed Beth, but it doesn't look like anything is going to come of that. The songs are "Gift of a Friend" by Demi and "Chains" by Nick Jonas. Please don't forget to review.