Mercedes: POV

I held up a skirt. "I like this one."

"How short is that thing?!" Marcy bit off.

"You have the best legs of anyone I've ever seen & they've gotten better! You have to show them off!"

"I think this tank will go with it." Lucy held up a black tank top.

Marcy sighed. "I don't know why I'm letting you play Barbie with me like I'm brainless."

"Don't you want to look good?"

"Yeah."

"You don't want to be seen as that girl that had kids at sixteen." Lucy bossed. "Now no one will harp on that. It took me a long time to not be seen as the teen mom."

Marcy huffed. "Fine."

I perked up. "Now let's find accessories!"

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In the end we had a tiny white skirt that had ruffles. It was cute because it looked like petals of a flower sticking to a band. We went with the black tank top & a blue jean jacket. It was stonewashed & had pockets on the side & on the breast.

After that, we decided she'd wear her push presents from Mal along with a diamond tennis bracelet & thin silver bangles. She was going to wear diamond studs in her third holes, silver hoops in her second holes & tiny silver skull & crossbones in her first holes.

We wanted her to have some mystery (& it was a chance to hike up the skirt) so we gave her sheer tights with the line up the back. Her shoes were my favorite part though. We went shoe shopping this weekend & picked up all sorts of heels.

These particular heels were black with red bottoms. We spent quite a few hours showing her how to walk in them.

I would be doing Marcy's makeup in the morning & we spent a long time straightening Marcy's hair. It took forever because her hair was stubbornly curly & fell to her butt. Even her bangs had grown so they covered her eyes.

I decided to let her wear one of my belts; a brown leather fringe number that was so cute. Lucy & I went to my room to get it.

Lucy jumped on my bed. "I can't wait to see her all dressed up tomorrow!"

"I know! She's going to look so cute!" I went to my closet & found the belt. I came back & leaned against the bed. "She's going to start a sex riot."

"Mal is going to die." Lucy smiled.

I giggled. "I can't wait. But we have to keep her away from the sickos."

"Like Bobby Fletcher?" Lucy giggled.

I groaned. "Yes! What a freak!"

"Remember his party freshman year?"

"How could I forget?! He accosted me!" I shuddered.

Lucy fell out laughing. "You should have seen your face!"

"He's why I'm cautious while playing Spin the Bottle now!"

"He just planted one on you!"

"It was so gross & all tongue!" I almost threw up as I remembered.

"You weren't like that when Puck kissed you." She elbowed me.

I blushed. It was true. I welcomed Noah. "Because he's good! Bobby smelled & he tasted like fish!"

Lucy leaned against me as she laughed. "I'm so glad I never got him!"

"No but you were super glad to get Finn." I said slyly.

She blushed. "I was glad for everyone I got. You know Matt wasn't bad."

"I know. I'm the one who was forced to go in Seven Minutes in Heaven with him." I said dryly.

"You didn't seem forced when we opened the door."

I blushed. "Weren't we talking about you & Finn?"

"No." She shook her head. "Do you remember when we first saw them?"

"Who?" I cocked my head.

"Finn & Puck. Remember when we saw them for the very first time freshman year?" She leaned her head against mine.

I thought back…

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No One: POV

Mercedes & Quinn were sitting in an alcove waiting for Mike to come back from the bathroom. They were talking about how high school felt so far as it was the first day of freshman year.

Suddenly the doors opened & two youths walked in. Both were tall & wore red shirts with jeans & sneakers. One had kind brown eyes & an easy smile with messy brown hair. The other had tricolored eyes & a rakish smirk with a Mohawk & rippling muscles.

They swept through the hallway with ease, nodding to people they knew. Mercedes & Quinn were fixated on the boys.

A ray of sunlight hit them & a halo appeared over the tallest's head. The muscled one's eyes roved over the hall, never staying on anyone long enough to indicate they've captured his interest.

His eyes fell on Mercedes & moved on then came swiftly back. He winked & she flushed. The boys moved down the hall & went around a corner.

Mercedes & Quinn gasped then turned to each other. "Did you see him?!"

Quinn frowned. "Which one are you talking about?"

Mercedes bit her lip. Would Quinn like the one she liked? Maybe she should say the other one? "The tall one. The really tall one."

Quinn's heart sank. That was the one she liked. "I liked the one with the Mohawk."

Mercedes was devastated. Of course Quinn liked the one she liked.

"We've got to get them to notice us." Quinn rallied.

"Quinn, they're not going to notice us."

"They will! I've lost weight, you've lost some, you've got your pixie cut, I'm blonde again. We can do this! They'll notice us!"

Mercedes was unsure but if anyone could do it, Quinn could.

Mike walked up. "Hey! I just met this guy in the bathroom. He's so cool. He's trying out for football, too."

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Mercedes: POV

"Yeah, I remember." I sighed.

"I've got to tell you a secret." Lucy sat up.

"What?" I looked at her suspiciously.

"I lied."

"About what?"

"About liking Puck. I only said him because you said Finn & I knew if you liked him, you'd get him. & you did."

I gasped. "No! I only said Finn because I thought you like Noah & I knew you'd get him! & you did!"

Lucy looked at me in shock. "We did this. We could have had who we wanted from the first & we wasted so much time going after the wrong guy!"

"What do you mean?" I knew what she meant.

"I was so jealous at Bobby's party when you got to kiss Finn! That's why I flirted with Puck so much! To make him jealous!"

I facepalmed. We were idiots. "I can't believe this. I was so jealous when I found out you were pregnant by Noah."

"So you see where we're idiots?"

I laid back. "Completely."

She laid back, too. "So no more. We're going to stay out of each other's lane."

"But you're not dating Finn now." I blinked at her.

She blinked back & flushed. "I know. I mean if I find another guy. I'll have him without competition."

"I can't compete with you."

"That's my line!"

I giggled even though this was a serious discussion. "You know what I mean. The skinny blonde I am not."

"You have more curves than a Nissan ad!" Lucy snapped her fingers.

I laughed. "I can't believe he said that!"

"He knew what he was talking about. I lost the weight but I do not have a figure. Not like yours."

"Wanna trade?!"

"Yes! I'd rock your body! I'd get all the guys!"

I pushed her shoulder. "I see you're being silly!"

"I'm serious! I wish I looked like you!"

"How about this? we like how we are because we're both beautiful."

"I know we are." She gave me stank face.

I cupped her cheek. "I'll get Marcy in here."

"No! She'll have us feeling bad about ourselves!"

"I resent that!"

We sat up. Marcy was leaning on the doorframe. "Marcy!"

"I know how to lift people up!"

"We sowwy." Lucy held out her hands.

"I'm not Mikey. That doesn't work on me."

"Pwease?" I stuck my bottom lip out.

Marcy jumped on the bed on top of us. "I'll think about it."

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I buttoned up three of the four buttons on Marcy's jacket. It showed a bit of cleavage but not much because she was showing off her legs. Then again I couldn't button the top button anyway. Her boobs were too big. But it was still tasteful.

I moisturized her face & put on a bit of foundation before putting her in blue eyeshadow to make her green eyes pop. Then I outlined them in kohl & blue mascara. I wet her eyebrows since all she ever needed was to make them lay down.

Marcy was good at doing her own mouth so I let her do it. She outlined it in a dark wine then put on lipstick in a shade darker. Then I had her do my mouth because I really liked what she did. She was good.

We went over her hair quickly so it would be extra straight & lay flat where it fell.

Looking at her made me hate my uniform. It just wasn't fair but if Marcy continued letting me play Barbie with her, I could stomach it.

We grabbed our bags & went downstairs to eat breakfast. When we were finished, we touched up our mouths & grabbed our lunch bags & water bottles.

Momma used to make this concoction with cinnamon, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar & apple juice that we drank every day. It was supposed to keep you healthy & I thought it worked.

With Momma gone, we had to tinker with the recipe until we got it right (we didn't think to ask Ms. Judy or Mrs. C). But we finally got it & taught it to Mrs. Gonzales, who made it for us every day.

That was a long winded way of telling you what was in our water bottles…

Anyway, we were preparing to leave when the front door opened. Mikey, Mal & Noah came in with Beth & the twins.

I grabbed Beth & hugged her. "Hi, Bethie!"

"Me! Me!" Beth touched my lips.

I kissed her hand lightly.

"Thanks." Marcy took the car seats from Mal, who seemed stuck.

Noah looked shocked.

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Puck: POV

Was this Mini Mama?! She looked like a girl! A hot girl! That's what's been hiding under those sweats?!

I couldn't move my mouth or say anything & it looked like Mal was just as stuck but Mike sure wasn't.

"What are you wearing?!" He yelled.

Mini Mama rolled her eyes & walked carefully away with the twins.

He followed her, fussing the entire time.

Mama put Beth down & took her hand to lead her- probably to the den.

"Bye, Beth!" I waved to nothing.

Mal collapsed against the door.

I helped him stand. "You alright?"

He frowned like he was confused. "Who was that?!"

I laughed. "Your baby mama."

"Oh no, it wasn't. I know who I knocked up & that girl doesn't look like that!"

"She looks good." I agreed.

He gave me a dark look & I grinned.

Mini Mama came back with Mike on her heels & Mama trailing them. She picked up her bags & a water bottle. "Leave me alone, Mikey!"

"You're not leaving the house dressed like that!" He argued.

She left the house.

Mama ushered us all out & locked the door behind us.

Mini Mama threw her stuff in the passenger seat of her car & got in.

Mike raged outside her door.

She pulled off like he wasn't there.

Mama pulled me to my truck. I helped her in then got in myself. She leaned over to kiss me. "Good morning."

"Your brother's going to have a heart-attack."

"He'll be okay." She rolled her eyes. "Okay, go. I want to see how people at school react."

I wanted to see, too. "Whose idea was it for her to dress up like that?"

"Mine." She smiled. "Well me & Lucy & Laura when we called her to tell her about it. & Marcy once we convinced her."

I started the truck & followed behind Mike. He was driving kinda fast. "I can't believe she looks like that."

"I'm so proud of her. She really buckled down. She worked out every day."

"I could tell."

"We picked out her outfits for the whole week last night. She's going to look so cute!"

I said nothing as she went on & on about colors & fabrics & what went with what. We arrived at school & I saw Mini Mama sitting in her car, ignoring Mike, who was yelling at her through the door.

I parked & we got out & went over to her. She opened the door & got out. She straightened herself out & grabbed Mama's hand.

"Are you ready?" Mama asked.

Mini Mama nodded. "Let's get this over with."

I looked over & saw Q running over. "I'm here! Don't go in without me!"

Mini Mama grabbed her hand, too & pulled them behind her. Q took her backpack (the only bag she took from her car besides her purse, which Q took, too) & Mama took her water bottle.

"Strut, diva!" Mama let her hand go.

Q let her go, too & Mini Mama lifted her chin before well… strutting. She put one foot in front of the other & shook dat ass.

She had her hands on her hips & walked like she was getting paid for it. People in the parking lot stared at her. The girls did but man did the guys!

They followed behind her. We did, too. We followed her to the choir room, where she sashayed (did I say that right?) to the front of the room & stuck her leg out. She turned to the band & yelled, "Hit it!"

The band started playing & she started singing. I recognized the song as I Love Rock n Roll by Britney Spears. She worked that room like back in December when she killed Rhianna.

Everybody sat looking stupid, especially the newbies, Rory & Sugar, who came to glee after Mini Mama had the kids. Boys lined the doorways of the choir room, drooling.

She went into another song & made that one just as sexy. She belted out high notes & growled & made sexy moves. Now I know why she got pregnant.

When she finished, she put her hands on her hips & did some funny dip. Like her right leg went behind her left. It was weird.

Anyway, Mr. Shue clapped hard. "That was amazing! & welcome back, Marcy!"

"Damn!" Wheels & Satan stared as hard as Mr. Shue clapped.

"You look so good, Marcy!" Britt clapped.

"You do!" If Finn was looking any harder, his eyes would be tattooed on her body.

Rachel glared at him but he didn't stop looking.

Bowties wolf whistled.

Kurt got up & walked around her slowly. "You look really good. Is this your style now?"

Mini Mama shrugged. "I guess."

"I've always told you, you would look good in skirts. I approve."

She inclined her head.

"Marcy, meet Rory & Sugar." Mama took her hand & brought her over to the sophomores.

"Hi! You were really good. You look like a pinup model. Really curvy." Sugar had Tourette's or something. I forgot.

Rory swallowed hard. "You were really good. You have an amazing voice."

"Is that an Irish accent I hear?" Mini Mama asked.

"Yeah. I'm Irish."

"I was born in Ireland."

He brightened. "Really?"

"Yes." She smiled.

He flushed. "It's nice to meet you, Ms.?"

"Marcy."

"Ms. Marcy."

"Aren't you cute! I could top you with whipped cream & eat you right up!"

He burned. Guys in the hallway booed.

"Would you mind performing another song, Marcy?" Mr. Shue asked. "We might pull in more recruits."

"Sure, Mr. Shue." Mini Mama switched to pick up a stool & climbed on it. She started singing & the band figured out the song & began playing after a minute.

Mama was glowing. You'd think she was the one doing all the work.

When Mini Mama was done, she set aside the stool. "Come on, T. Now that I'm not pregnant, I can do flips."

"You want me to count your flips?" Tina was confused as she got up.

"No. Remember when they showed us their cheers? I think we can improve them."

"I'd like to see that." We turned towards the door & saw Sue. She had her arms crossed & was glaring at Mini Mama. "Patti. Fried Rice."

Mama stood up. "Come on. Let's do it with them."

Q, Satan & Britt stood up, too & the four went to the front of the room. The six started cheering & true to her word, Mini Mama slipped off her heels & did flips. Her skirt was stiff & she was fast because I was def. trying to see if her skirt fell over her head.

So Sue let them get through two routines before she stopped them. The guys at the door booed her. She ignored them. "You've made the team, Teen Mom. You too, Dim Sum."

"Team? Oh no. I'm going back to lacrosse & you're the devil." Mini Mama shook her head.

Everybody within earshot started laughing. Sue scowled. "I said you made the team. Come to the gym at three forty five for practice."

"I got kids."

"Bring 'em."

"Really?" Mini Mama was surprised.

"I need little mascots."

"I regret this already…"

"Not my problem."

"I'm not wearing this uniform every day."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me. I'm not a robot & I'm damn sure not wearing it on my birthday."

"You're going to wear it every day & like it!"

"Bet I don't!"

Sue glared. "You get five days a month to wear whatever you want."

"Whatever." Mini Mama lifted a shoulder.

Sue glared at all of us before leaving. "Don't be late! Move out of my way, you slobbering drool monkeys!"

Mr. Shue rolled his eyes. "I've got some ideas on songs now that you're back, Marcy. Let's go to the auditorium & see what we can come up with."

Mama pushed her little sister so she'd walk in front of everyone. Mini Mama pulled out that super model walk & the boys followed behind her like bees to a flower.

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Mercedes: POV

I was so proud of Marcy! She only misstepped a couple times & she had to be reminded to sit with her legs closed only a few times but she totally rocked it!

I listened to gossip all day & it was all centered on my baby. The girls were jealous & the boys… well they were crude but they liked her so I guess that's all that matters.

We were stared at all during lunch & I reapplied Marcy's makeup after so she'd look fresh for her afternoon class. She looked pretty as a picture & I told her so all day long.

Lucy was super proud, too. She kept crying & hugging Marcy, who I knew was probably sick of the attention.

Mikey? not so much. He was really angry about the way she was dressed & threatened to tell Daddy, who was out of town on business; Marc, who was still at school or Papa Mike, who was at work.

But I think Mal liked her new style. He had this infatuated look on his face all day & he grinned ear to ear when she sat on his lap during lunch.

All in all I think Marcy had a great day. & she was going to be a cheerleader with us! I declare her first day back a success.

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Ellen: POV

I unlocked my front door & walked inside. I closed & locked the door behind me before going through the house. "Mom?! I'm home!"

"Come into the living room, Ellen!"

I went to the living room & stopped dead. Marceline Anne was in my house. Sitting on my couch. Drinking tea. With my mother. Was I dreaming?

She looked really good. Maybe I was dreaming?

"Hi, honey." Mom smiled at me. "Did you have a good day at school?"

I dropped into a chair, dazed.

"Why didn't you tell me you knew this amazing young lady?!" Mom smiled at Marceline Anne. "She's just darling!"

Marceline Anne's eyes were alit with green fire & she never took them off me. "Hello, Ellen."

"Hello." I whispered.

"Marceline Anne is a joy & her children are so cute! Is that why you haven't brought her around? Did you think your father & I would discourage your friendship just because she's a teen mom?" Mom rambled on.

I looked & saw that she did have the twins with her. They were in car seats on either side of her. They looked asleep.

"She says she's really close with Mal & even named her son after him & she's sorry you two broke up." Mom went on.

"Mrs. Majors?" She interrupted but never took her eyes off mine. "Ellen & I have to have a private conversation. Can you look after the twins? It won't take long."

"Of course." Mom chirped. "I'll love to look after these darling babies."

She stood up & walked over to me. "Let's go to your room."

I stood & walked to the stairs stiffly. She followed behind me & I could feel her all the way up to my room. I walked in my room & shut the door behind us.

She wandered around my room, looking at things so I leaned against my door & closed my eyes in pure panic. She was here. In my house. To see me?

I took a deep breath & opened my eyes. Then jumped back. She was standing really close to me. "Marceline Anne!"

She smirked. "I like my name on your lips."

I blushed.

"But I like my lips on your lips better." She swooped in & kissed me. It was just like before. Just as magical & arousing.

I enjoyed kissing her but something was bugging me. I pushed her away gently. "How'd you know where to find me?"

"I'm magic." She looked dead serious.

I gulped. "Why are you here?"

"I wanted to see you."

That's what I said to her. "Why?"

She cocked her head & narrowed her eyes. "I like you."

She looked… disturbed. I bit my bottom lip. "You like me."

"Yeah." She blinked slowly. "& that's hard for me."

"I like you, too." I blushed.

"Then what's the problem?" She pressed her mouth to mine.

I moved my face. "I still love Mal."

Her face was confused again. She opened her mouth then shut it. "What are you doing next Thursday?"

"Thursday?"

"Next Thursday."

"Nothing."

"We're having a glee competition next Thursday. I want you to come."

"You do?" I smiled.

"Yeah. We should talk."

"With Mal?"

"Yeah." She nodded. "With Mal."

I leaned forward & kissed her. "You lied to my mom."

"Every word I spoke was the absolute truth." She smirked.

"You're bad, aren't you?"

She chuckled darkly. "You just don't know."

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Mercedes: POV

"Where is she?!" Coach ranted.

Lucy rolled her eyes. "She'll be here."

"If Tears the Clown can make it on time, why can't she?!"

"Hey!" T snapped.

Kurt, who was there for moral support, soothed her. "She's just a dragon."

"She'll be here." Lucy repeated.

Just then Marcy came in with Beth & the twins. She pushed a double stroller & held Beth in her arms. "Sorry I'm late. I had an… appointment."

Lucy took Beth from her & kissed her cheek. "Say Mama. Mama."

"Hi!" Britt waved.

Beth hid her face in Lucy's chest.

"She's shy." Lucy explained.

"When'd you get the rugrats?" Tana asked.

"Just now." Marcy told her.

"Come on!" Sue clapped her hands. "Get your uniforms!"

"Okay!" Marcy frowned. "Can you watch them, Mercy?"

"Sure." I pulled the stroller over to me & pulled back the sun visor. They were asleep. I picked up Mally & held him in my arms. "How long have they been asleep?"

"Not long. They'll wake up soon." Marcy shrugged. "Can you feed him when he wakes up?"

"I can't." I was surprised. She knew I couldn't breastfeed them.

"I pumped you know." She gave me a look like I was stupid. "I have bottles."

"Oh." I blushed. I forgot she could do that.

She smiled at me. "Where do I go to get the uniforms?"

"This way." Coach hooked a thumb behind her.

T & Marcy began walking to the locker rooms when a snide cheerleader named Eliza Parker had something to say. "What a slut! She's bringing her kids here? Showing off her mistakes."

Marcy spun on her heels. "Don't talk about my children."

"Sorry. I meant your bastard kids."

"Don't talk about my children & don't curse around them & my niece. If you don't respect yourself at least respect their innocence."

"Whatever you say, hussy. I'll get right on changing my life to fit your whore ways." Eliza smirked. "But what to expect from someone who claims that bitch Quinn as her sister? Somebody to be as big a skank as she is."

Marcy raised her leg & kicked Eliza across the face. Then she brought her leg down on her shoulder, making her fall to the ground. She squatted by Eliza's side. "Watch your filthy mouth or I'll have to wash it out with soap."

I know Marcy shouldn't use violence to solve problems but I really didn't like Eliza. Or her BFF, Cammi or sister, Sophie, who was a year older than us but failed last year. I figured she got what was coming to her. She was a terror to be around.

People started murmuring about what just happened as Marcy stood up & grabbed T's hand. She began walking to the locker rooms without a care.

"Somebody get her to the nurse!" Coach called out. "& Porcelain! Suit up! You're back on the team!"

Kurt jumped & ran to join Marcy & T.

Tana was howling in my ear & Britt & Lucy were giggling up a storm. "That's not funny, guys."

"We hate Eliza. She's sixteen years of awfulness wrapped up in one trailer trash package." Lucy rolled her eyes.

Eliza (& Cammi) were a year behind us so it wasn't like we had to put up with her for too much longer. "Still."

"Lighten up, Wheezy!" Tana snapped. "Bet she won't run her mouth anymore!"

I rolled my eyes. "You're a bad girl anyway."

"Yup!"

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"Marcy!" I exclaimed when Marcy came back.

"What?" She looked at me like I was crazy.

"You're wearing the skirt!"

"That's the uniform."

"But you know you have too much backside to be in that skirt!"

"Shut up, Aretha!" Tana bit off. "Coverin up that ass should be a crime!"

I rolled my eyes. "Dirty girl!"

"You need to be in a skirt!"

"I am not showing everything nature gave me!"

"I want my team uniform." Coach barked. "You're getting in a skirt!"

"I'm not losing any weight to get in a skirt!"

"We'll bring back the one from last year. But you're getting in a skirt. End of story."

"It's almost winter!"

"& you'll wear it as soon as the snow goes away. That should be enough time to find enough fabric to cover all of that behind."

I glared at her as I blushed.

Marcy rubbed my back. "She's just mad she doesn't have one."

I brightened. "Neh!" I stuck my tongue out at our coach.

She obviously didn't care. "Get in formation! We'll teach the newbies the routines for the next game & Sectionals! Go!"

We hopped to before she really got mad.