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Santana POV
"Wait, what?" I asked Sam as he finished telling me about what Kitty said the day before. Why on Earth was Kitty being so nice to Sam?
"Right? It seemed kinda weird but when we rehearsing last night she seemed totally cool." Sam said with a shrug.
"Be careful, Sammy." I told him. "You never know what she's plotting in that head of hers." He nodded solemnly.
"I know. But really, what have I got to lose?" He asked.
"She could out you. To the whole school." I snapped, not liking this one bit. He was supposed to sing with her. Not fake date her.
"San… it's okay. She won't." He stated but I could hear the waver in his voice.
"Look, Sam. I'm here for you. But I want it on record, that I think this is a terrible idea." I said, levelling him with a glare. He sighed but shrugged anyway.
"Fair." He muttered, looking at the ground and scuffing his foot against the linoleum. I frowned. He looked like I just kicked his puppy. Stupid fucking feelings.
"I just don't want you to get hurt." I told him softly, reaching out and taking his hand, squeezing softly. He looked up at me, his eyes gentle and he nodded.
"I know."
I stared at the pair singing in front of us with complete disbelief. I looked sideways to see Mike and Tina also looking appalled and Sam just looked uncomfortable. Quinn was nowhere to be found and I had no idea why. Finn was wearing jeans with a black preacher's shirt on and Rachel was dressed similarly to a small child as they sang With You I'm Born Again by Billy Preston. Holy shit, I don't think I've ever seen anything so offensive. After they held the last note, the whole club sat in silence, save for Mike who clapped once out of respect before Tina stopped him.
"Okay, do I even need to say it?" Mercedes asked, clearly as displeased as I was.
"That was really rude." Sam added in, still looking uncomfortable.
"But like, really rude." Tina said and she just looked pissed.
"I seriously wanted to punch both of you." Kitty chimed in, disbelief evident in her voice.
"I have to agree." Shue said, getting to his feet. "It's a great duet… but what you guys did with it was… really inappropriate. Your costume choice was… a little insensitive. Frankly, I'm disappointed." Shue said, shaking his head.
"What!" Rachel exclaimed in her own disbelief and my eyebrow shot up.
"Are you serious? I'm…I'm…" Finn stuttered.
"Shocked!" Rachel finished for him and I narrowed my eyes.
"Shocked!" Finn repeated and I knew. They were faking it. This was intentional and they knew it was bad.
"We…we're…shocked! I really hope that this doesn't cost us the competition." Rachel stated and Finn nodded. "Okay, let's sit down." She said quietly to him and pulled him to their seats. I knew they were faking… well, I knew Finn was faking. But the question was why. I rolled my eyes, deciding it didn't matter and turned my attention back to Shue.
"Well, getting back on track. Who wants to go next?" Shue said, turning to look at the rest of us and Kurt raised his hand.
"Quinn and I would like to go next." He standing and shrugging off a jacket, revealing a crisp blue button down with the first few buttons undone. Not his usual style but it was interesting.
"That's great Kurt, but Quinn isn't here." Shue said, confused.
"Yes he is. He just texted me. He had to get ready for his role." Kurt said with a smirk and I raised both eyebrows. I had no idea what the boys were planning and I was eagerly waiting for them to come out and show us. Shue looked confused but nodded and took a seat again as Kurt went to stand in the front.
"After some partner switching, we finally got a good song together. Finn, could I get your help moving this table?" Kurt asked Finn who nodded and stood, helping Kurt move a pretty solid table from the side of the room to the front and took his seat again and Kurt moved two chairs to either side of the table.
"Alright Quinn. I'm gonna start now." Kurt called to the doorway and then turned to the rest of us and in particularly me, with a smirk. I noticed Sam hit record on his phone which was sitting up on Kurt's empty chair and cocked my head to the side. What were these boys planning?
(Quinn, Kurt, Both)
The line is 'Cyber Arts and its corporate sponsors, Grey Communications, wish to mitigate the Christmas Eve riot.' Now what is…what is so difficult about that?
It just doesn't roll off my tongue properly. I like my version better.
Quinn said as he strolled into the room, his hands shoved in the back pockets of some well fitting blue jeans. A tight white t-shirt covered his chest and black combat boot which were only half tied completed his outfit. His hair was swept to the side and perfectly styled. He looked incredibly sexy and I couldn't help myself as I stared at him. I had no clue what the song was but Rachel seemed to recognize it and bounced excitedly in her seat as they continued.
Yeah, you dressed as a groundhog to protest the ground breaking.
Yeah. It…it's a metaphor.
It's less than brilliant.
Okay. Ya know what, that's it Miss Ivy League. Ever since New Years, I haven't said 'boo!' I let you direct. I didn't pierce my nipples because it grossed you out.
Everyone chuckled here and I shook my head.
We didn't stay and dance at the club that night because you wanted to go home.
You were flirting with the woman in rubber!
The piano kicked in and recognition flashed across a few faces, my own included. Everyone and their mother had seen RENT.
Is that what this is about? There will always be women in rubber flirting with me. Gimme a break.
And then Quinn started to sing and I hadn't ever heard his voice sound like this. It was smooth and sexy and damn it worked for him. Kurt took a seat in one of the chairs, completely exasperated.
Every single day,
I walk down the street
I hear people say 'baby so sweet'
Ever since puberty
Everybody stares at me
Boys girls I can't help it baby
Quinn walked over and behind Kurt, running his hands through Kurt's hair and down to his shoulders.
So be kind and don't lose your mind
Just remember that I'm your baby
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby
Or leave me
[Spoken:] That's what I said.
Take me baby or leave me
A tiger in a cage
Can never see the sun
This diva needs her stage baby
Lets have fun
You are the one I choose
Quinn ran over to Kurt and pulled him up by his hand and Kurt rolled his eyes.
Folks will kill to fill your shoes
You love the lime light to now baby
So be mine but don't waste my time
Cryin' 'honey bear are you still my, my, my baby?'
Kurt moved across the room as Quinn moved his body in a way that had me squirming. Damn, my boyfriend was hot.
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
Take me baby or leave me
Quinn used a hand and swung himself up onto the table, standing and facing the front as he sang the next part to Kurt.
No way, can I be what I'm not
But hey, don't you want your girl hot?
Oh, don't fight, don't loose your head
'cause every night who's in your bed?
He stepped down from the table onto the chair, working his way to Kurt.
Who?
Who's in your bed?
Quinn was right in front of Kurt now and leaning in like he was going to kiss Kurt.
[Spoken:]Gimme a kiss pookie.
Kurt pushed him away with one finger and backed him up as he took the next verse.
It won't work
I look before I leap
I love margins and discipline
I make list in my sleep baby
Kurt's hand ran down Quinn's chest, pulling away at his waist.
Whats my sin?
Never quit
I follow through
I hate mess but I love you
Quinn took a seat on the table and sat back, relaxed.
What do with my improptu baby?
So be wise 'cause this girl satisfies
Kurt rolled his hips here, and we all giggled.
You got a prize but don't compromise
Your one lucky baby
Kurt ran up onto the chair and moved onto the table.
take me for what I am
a control freak
who I was meant to be
a snob yet over attentive
and if you give a damn
a loveable droll geek
take me baby or leave me
a anal retentive
Both boys jumped off the table, heading to opposite sides of the room.
that's it
the straw that breaks my back
I quit
unless you take it back
women what is it about them?
can't live with them or without them
Both of them ran back together, getting back on the table as they had fun with the last chorus.
take me for what I am
who I was meant to be
who I was meant to be
And if you give a damn
and if you give a damn then
Take me baby, or leave me
take me baby, take me or la-la-la-la-la-leave me
take me baby or leave me
[Spoken:] guess I'm leaving I'm gone!
We all erupted in cheers and applause. Mine was the loudest. That was the most interesting number I've seen in the Glee Club in a long time.
"That was fantastic guys! Wow! What a great duet!" Shue exclaimed, standing and clapping a hand on both of their shoulders. "A wonderful take on a great song. And that just leaves us with Sam and Kitty." Shue said, still smiling as Kurt and Quinn took their seats, both grinning like idiots. I leaned over to Quinn and captured his lips in a quick kiss and taking his hand. Sam and Kitty stood, taking their place down in front.
"Well, I'm not really sure how to follow that." Sam said with a grin at his brother as he strapped a guitar on. "But I'm really excited and I couldn't have asked for a better partner."
Kitty stood to Sam's left with one hand on his shoulder and the other on the neck of the guitar, making the chords as Sam started to strum. When we recognized the song Quinn turned and smiled at me, throwing an arm around my shoulders and I leaned into him.
(Sam, Kitty, Both)
Do you hear me, I'm talking to you
Across the water across the deep blue ocean
Under the open sky, oh my, baby I'm trying
Boy, I hear you in my dreams
I feel your whisper across the sea
I keep you with me in my heart
You make it easier when life gets hard
Kitty crossed behind Sam and went to stand next to him.
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home again
She moved again to stand on his other side.
Ooohh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
They faced each other now and actually looked like they might be in love.
They don't know how long it takes
Waiting for a love like this
Every time we say goodbye
I wish we had one more kiss
I'll wait for you, I promise you, I will
Sam crossed the room and put his guitar up before coming back and taking both of Kitty's hands in his own.
Lucky I'm in love with my best friend
Lucky to have been where I have been
Lucky to be coming home someday
They faced the front again, still holding hands and I smiled. "How charming." I muttered to Quinn and he rolled his eyes and smiled.
Ooohh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooooh ooooh oooh oooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
"Fantastic guys! Very well done!" Shue said, getting to his feet once more. "And that is everyone, so let's vote!" He grinned and passed out notecards as we all took out a pen.
After collecting the votes, Shue tallied them and turned back to us. "Well, it looks like everyone voted for themselves." He sighed exasperatedly. "But we do have a winner. By two votes, Quinn and Kurt!" He called and there were varying degrees of outrage but Quinn was my boyfriend and I needed to be happy for him. Even though I was pissed. He squeezed my hand before going down to collect his prize with Kurt and Rachel and Finn seemed extra pissed off, which seemed odd to me.
Shue dismissed us after that and Quinn met me by our seats, grabbing his bag and slinging it over his shoulder.
"Don't worry baby, I'll buy you Breadstix this weekend." He told me with a smile and I beamed up at him.
"You are the best boyfriend ever." I grinned, wrapping him in a huge hug.
"Actually." Kurt said, coming over to us. "Why don't we all go? And we just get our meal for free." He said with a smirk at Quinn.
"I love that idea!" Quinn said excitedly. "Tomorrow night after I get home from my soccer game?" He asked Kurt and Kurt nodded excitedly.
"I'll spread the word. See you guys later!" And with that he disappeared from the room and I turned my attention back to Quinn.
"You still owe me a date." I said to him and he smiled.
"How about we go, just us, after tonight's game?" He asked, pulling me closer to him.
"I like the sound of that. And after…you should come over. My parents are out of town this weekend and I need to show you how much I loved your performance." I told him, whispering seductively into his ear. He shivered and nodded.
"Yes, ma'am."
AN 2
Songs used:
With You I'm Born Again - Billy Preston ft. Syreeta
Take Me or Leave Me - Jonathan Larson, RENT; cover by Aaron Tveit and Gavin Creel; youtube link: watch?v=43gvHOOrFSo Watch it! It's fantastic!
Lucky - Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat
The reason why Finn and Rachel's With You I'm Born Again was so offensive was because Rachel was dressed as child and Finn as a priest, which is already super inappropriate. And then Billy Preston himself pleaded no-contest to charges of sexually assaulting a minor. Explanation taken from here: question/index?qid=20101012210740AAFXJxM