Nothing Is Right When You're Pretending Chapter 25, a glee fanfic

Nothing is Right When You're Pretend

Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to Glee or any of it characters.

Chapter 25

The next morning was pretty uneventful. They had their morning run then split off like the day before with Puck and Sam keeping Brittany close. Santana was still a nervous wreck but it wasn't as bad as the day before. When it was time for free period Puck and Sam brought Britt to them at Rachel's locker before they all headed to the choir room.

When they entered they could see Mr. Shue in his office looking through the sheet music files. He didn't look very happy and threw Rachel and the girls a weird look before continuing his search.

Quinn sat and pulled Rachel into her lap. "Are you ok Rach? You've been so quiet today."

Rachel sighed and melted into her. "I'm ok, I'm just thinking about my dads. I hope your mom calls tonight to let me know they are ok. I'm just worried."

Quinn kissed her temple and squeezed a little tighter. "I know you are baby but try to stay calm until we know what we're dealing with and we're all here for you no matter what."

Rachel nodded kissing her neck softly and soaked up the comfort. As the bell rang for class to start Coach Sue and Shelby breezed into the room with three Cheerios following. Rachel moved off of Quinn and into her own seat when she saw them.

Sue pulled the three with her and stood in front of the group. "This is Mark, Jeremy and Faith. They will be auditioning today. That gives us 14 members total and seven male female dance couples."

Shelby spoke to all three kids then sat next to Rachel who burrowed into her side with her head on her shoulder holding Quinn's hand. Mr. Shue rolled his eyes at them and turned back to Sue. "We still need to hear them sing Sue."

She just shook her head. "I just said they would be auditioning. Last I was aware everyone who auditions gets in. They are singing together. Faith has the best voice of the three but they can all sing and they dance superbly." She glared at him then turned back to the new kids. She told them to get set up to sing and moved to sit beside Shelby.

Santana got up taking Faith's sheet music giving to the band while Jeremy grabbed a guitar. She nodded to band as Santana sat back down and they started to sing.

Faith/Mark/All Three

Lyin' here with you so close to me
It's hard to fight these feelings
When it feels so hard to breathe
Caught up in this moment
Caught up in your smile

I've never opened up to anyone
So hard to hold back
When I'm holding you in my arms
We don't need to rush this
Let's just take it slow

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnight

I know that if we give this a little time
It'll only bring us closer
To the love we wanna find
It's never felt so real
No it's never felt so right

No I don't want to say goodnight
I know it's time to leave,
But you'll be in my dreams

Tonight
Tonight
Tonight

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
No I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, oh, let's do this right

With just a kiss goodnight
With a kiss goodnight
Kiss goodnight

When the last note played the group was up and clapping madly. Rachel stepped forward as they calmed, "Welcome to Glee. You guys are amazing nailing that three part harmony like that."

They all smiled and Sue stood and ushered them to their seats as the group all sat as well. "Ok, these are the kids I told you I'd bring. Wednesday we are going to do a run through on the songs and get started on the choreography."

Rachel raised her hand and Sue motioned for her to speak. "Britt and Mike have been working on the choreography for the group number and it was ready. We just haven't started rehearsing it yet and she'll need to adjust for all the new members but it should be ready to start on Wednesday. The solo and the duet do not have choreography. I had the thought that if we did the solo first like at Regionals then the group number leaving the duet for last that it would work the best. That way we leave the group on stage during the duet fading the back lights out and lighting them up half way during the end where they all come in for the background vocals."

Sue opened her mouth to speak but Will spoke first. "That's all well and good Rachel but I'm working on another plan."

Sue shook her head. "And what is that plan William? "

He crossed his arm. "I'm still working on it."

Shelby stood and moved to Sue. "I happen to think that Rachel's plan is a good one."

He just scoffed. "Of course you do she's your daughter."

"No, if I didn't like it I would tell her. I would explain why I didn't agree and give an alternative. Can you do that Shuster? Can you tell her what about her plan doesn't work and how to fix it?"

"I don't have to, this is my group and I can plan the routines as I see fit."

Sue smirked and fully turned to him. "No William it is not. It's my group too and according to Figgins I have final say. The routine will be as Rachel has outlined unless I see that it is not working after we try it on Wednesday." She held up a hand stopping him from saying any more and turned back to the group. "Ok guys that is all for today. I will see you in the auditorium on Wednesday for rehearsal."

They all nodded getting up and headed out. Shelby called to Rachel as she moved to leave. "Hey Rachel, can you and the girls hang back for a minute in the hall. I need to talk to you when I am finished talking to Sue."

Rachel nodded and they moved out to the hall to wait. Quinn leaned on the wall and Rachel moved to lean into her. "Do you think everything is ok? She sounded kind of serious."

Quinn shrugged wrapping her arms around her. "We'll know in a minute, don't stress baby."

They heard arguing in the choir room but couldn't make out the words. A few moments later they heard the door to Shue's office slam and Sue and Shelby walked out of the room. Sue gave them a curt nod and headed down the hall.

Shelby pulled Rachel to her and led them to the classroom across the hall. "Ok girls. I talked to Susan and Simon earlier and Brittany is allowed to spend the night tonight with you girls. I have her overnight bag in my car. Judy text me earlier and told me she was going to call around 8:00 our time after dinner and before bed to tell us what is going on with your dads. She didn't tell me anymore but I thought you may want all the girls with you tonight so Susan and I convinced Simon to let her stay."

Rachel sighed. "She didn't tell you how they were or anything at all?"

Shelby shook her head sadly. "No honey she didn't. We'll find out tonight but for now I need to go pick up your sister and got to the store. I'm cooking dinner tonight. If you need me just call."

They all said their goodbyes hugging her and she was off leaving them alone. Rachel looked to Quinn. "Do you think that it's a good or bad thing that she contacted her like that with no information?"

Quinn pulled her out of her chair and into her lap. "I think she just wants to talk to you herself to tell you whatever it is that she has found out. She also knows that you are waiting on pins and needles and if it were me I would want a time that she was calling home to make me feel better so that's what she did. All we can do is wait and see, as much as that sucks."

Rachel nodded and laid her head on her shoulder. Santana moved into her seat and started rubbing her back. "No matter what the news is we are all here for you. We love you Rach."

Brittany nodded happily as she knelt in front of her. "We do and we get to have an unsanctioned week day sleep over. Score for us. See I can use big words too."

Just as she had wanted they all laughed and Rachel sat up and pulled her into a hug. "Thank you."

Smiling they got up and headed to the auditorium to eat the lunch Rachel packed for them. After they ate they relaxed and waited for Puck and Sam to come get Brittany and walk her to class. She was sitting in Santana's lap and they were talking quietly as Rachel was in Quinn's lap doing the same.

Quinn leaned in and kissed her softly on her neck. "We haven't had any real alone time since we talked at the prom."

Rachel looked down into her eyes. "Is everything ok? Was there something else we needed to discuss?"

Quinn smiled and kissed her again. "Nothing super serious I just wanted some time alone with you. What would you say to going on a date with me Friday night? Just you and me."

Rachel beamed. "Oh that sounds divine. I would love to finally go on a date with you. Where are we going?"

Chuckling Quinn leaned in and nipped at her pulse point. "It's a surprise. All I will tell you is to wear the red dress you bought that first time we went shopping. I'll take care of the rest." She still needed to talk to Shelby and her mom but she had a plan B if they said no to plan A.

Rachel huffed playfully. "Fine, I'll just have to be patient I guess." she smirked leaning in biting Quinn's ear gently. "You do know that I really have no patience right?"

Biting back a moan she nodded. "Yes I do know this about you but I also know you love surprises. It's just the anticipation you hate."

Rachel chuckled before moving to her lips and kissing her deeply. "Ok, you're right. What time are we leaving for this date Friday?"

Quinn thought for a moment. "I will get back to you on that. The location is up in the air until I talk to mom tonight but I promise you will love it no matter what."

Rachel just smiled and pecked her on the lips lightly getting up when she heard Puck, Lauren and Sam come it and she pulled Quinn to her feet with her. The rest of the day was quiet and they headed to the house when the last bell rang. When they got home they all headed upstairs to do their homework and wait for dinner.

Quinn and Santana finished first and decided to go down and play with the baby while Rachel helped Brittany with hers. Quinn took the opportunity to talk to Shelby about Friday. She explained that she wanted to take Rachel to Columbus for dinner to distract her and help her relax after all the stress of the last few days. Shelby agreed to let her talk to Judy about it them talk to Judy herself then let her know.

Rachel and Brittany came down right as dinner was coming out of the oven and they all ate. Everyone tried to keep up the conversation wanting to keep Rachel's mind occupied but she was pretty quiet throughout. Once dinner was done they retired into the living room to watch a movie and wait on Judy's call.

At 8:00 on the dot Shelby's phone rang and she handed it to Rachel. "She said to have you answer it honey."

Rachel took a deep breath and hit the call button. "Hello…"

A/N: Hello all I'm back and I hope to be updating more often from now on. Up next we find out what happened to the Berry men.