Blaine's POV
Unlike after they lost Nationals, the choir room was a buzz when I walked in for class.
It surprised me.
I hoped that someone didn't just die and that's what all the commotion was about.
It wasn't; it was Regionals.
"So, guys, I know that Regionals was a loss for us, but the competition was tough. Second place isn't bad. We weren't last. I told you the Warblers would be tough, which they were. But we still have a musical, Christmas show, and other show opportunities to do. And I say that the Warblers better watch out next year, cause this loss will make us stronger and make us better than ever." I tell the kids after they've quieted down.
"Maybe if I had had a solo, we could have won." McKayla says. Kris rolls her eyes.
"McKayla, I don't think it would have mattered. The Warblers were very strong, and I think Kris still did a great job on the solo, which she made a duet for YOU, remember?" I say, remembering the nerve wracking moment when Kris stepped back and let McKayla sing a solo.
"Oh, yeah, right. Thanks, Kris." she says. I stop.
Hold on a moment.
McKayla thanked Kris.
She didn't insult Kris.
Didn't say anything mean or nasty to Kris.
It's a MIRACLE!
PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!
Nick raises his hand and calls out my name, distracting me from the thoughts in my head.
"Mr. B.?"
"Yes, Nick?"
"What if were supposed to win, Mr. B.?"
"I wish we did win, Nick."
"That's not what I mean. What if the Warblers bribed the judges?"
"That would make sense, the Warblers have always been sneaky." Natalie says.
"Guys, the Warblers did not bribe the judges." I tell them.
"But what if they did? Or had home court advantage?" Jack inputs.
"Guys, I was a Warbler once, and, that's not what we were like."
"Yeah, when you were in charge. But when some of the others became the leaders, things went bad." Simon joins into the conversation.
"I know the Warblers have had some rough times, but they are NOT like that-"
"What if they were under the influence of Hunter, you know, their leader, and did steroids again?" Dana breaks in.
"Hunter is the one in charge, and he has total charge of that group." Sierra adds on.
"And he really could kick them of if they didn't." Kelly also adds on.
"Guys, the Warblers are not on steroids, and they did not bribe the judges-"
"Or what about that awful Sebastian Smythe? He was the worst! Surely you remember what he did to your eye, or nearly killed a kid, uh, I think his name was Dave, and the kid committed suicide! What if Sebastian Smythe is behind this?" McKayla cries and the rest of the kids begin to agree with her. Kris stands up.
"Guys, Sebastian Smythe is NOT behind anything! Hunter Clarington is not making them take steroids, and they did NOT bribe the judges!" She says, exasperated.
I agree with her.
She seems to be the only one making sense during all of this.
McKayla gives her a look.
"Sounds like you're defending them, Kris."
"I am because you guys can't accept the fact that they won and we lost. We LOST! End of story!"
"You're such a Debby Downer, you know that, right? And what is wrong with us if we believe that that dirt bag Sebastian is behind this?"
"Sebastian is not a dirt bag, and behind what?"
"Losing, duh Kristina!"
"It's Kris-"
"And how would you know what Sebastian Smythe is like? What? Was he in the trans school or juvy you were in?"
Oh crap.
McKayla, don't start a fight...
"No, I was NEVER in a tarns school and neither was he."
"How would you know?"
"I'm, uh, pretty sure Blaine would have known if a Warbler, particularly one that had a reputation, was in a trans school."
"But why do you care so much about what we think about him?"
"Well, would you care if another school was talking about you behind your back? Even though you not even competing or there?"
"Will, yes, but-"
"But nothing. You just are so upset about losing Regionals that you HAVE to find someone to pin the blame on, when WE'RE the ones to blame! We lost! We weren't good enough to beat the Warblers! And bringing up Hunter and them in such a way in just mean. And talking about Sebastian, who had no part in any of this, is just stupid! We LOST! Get over it!"
"Kristina, you're such a-" McKayla tires to speak but Kris gets up.
Oh no.
Please don't start a fight!
"You aren't worth my time." With that, Kris walks out of the room. McKayla crosses her arms and lets out an angry huff of air.
I look at all of them.
"I am very disappointed in all of you. Accusing the Warblers, Hunter, and Sebastian that way was unsportsmanlike and just out right rude. I NEVER want to hear anything like this again, understood?" The kids nod their heads, many of them not able to take their eyes off the ground. I think I may even see a tear in Fauna's eye.
"We're sorry, Mr. B."
"Good, You should be. And now Kris is gone! Great! Rory, go find her. We have musical preparations to discuss, and we can't do that without our lead."
Rory nods and heads out the door.
I sigh and turn away from the kids, running a hand over my face and through my hair.
What happened to being supportive of other show choirs?
What happened to sportsmanship?
What happened to taking the high road and being better people?
This Glee club is losing EVERYTHING it once stood for.