Disclaimer: I do not own Glee or any of Taylor Swift's songs. If I did, I highly doubt I'd be writing fanfiction. Scratch that, I know I wouldn't be writing fanfiction.

Author's Note: Sorry this took so long, but I've been on vacation! I'm leaving again in a few days and tomorrow is the fourth of July after all ("Happy birthday America!," as a woman on an episode of Four Wedding once said while at her July 4th wedding…yes, she was in fact drunk.) If you like it leave a review! ~Jackie


"Ah, so the glee club is doing a Taylor Swift week," Sue said, spinning around in her chair to face Melissa, who had just informed her coach of Will's plans. "I sent a song I wrote to her once. She got a restraining order against me, said I, quote, 'scared her'."

Melissa raised an eyebrow. "What was it about?" She asked.

"It was about my plots to ruin the life of a show choir director with greasy hair that reminded me of a bird's nest," Sue explained. "Totally fictional, of course," She added quickly.

"Yeah, right," Melissa said sarcastically, shaking her head discreetly.

"So, here is what I want you to do," Sue told her, leaning forward. Melissa did so too so she was looking right in Sue's eyes and could hear the older woman's hushed tone that she only used when she had an exceptionally good plot. "Who is the core of your band of misfits, Melissa Etheridge?"

Melissa snorted. "Liam and Man Hands, of course."

Sue smirked. "We did a wonderful job in destroying their relationship," She said with a lot of self-satisfaction. "Now, I hear that are efforts are being undone thanks to this theme week. Tell me, Carroty, has he made any attempts to win her back?"

Melissa frowned instinctively at the redhead joke before answering. "He sang a song to her the other day," She informed Sue. "So, sadly, yes. I don't get why he'd want her back though. I'm so much hotter than her," She tossed twirled the end of her ponytail and shrugged.

"That's exactly what you are going to remind him," Sue said.

"So…you want me to seduce Liam?" Melissa asked, hopeful.

"Yes," Sue responded. "Weren't we just over this? I want to you entice him away from her, no matter what it takes. If you get down on your knees and beg with your top off, that normally works. Trust me, I know from experience. That's how I got the drummer from Jimmy Eat World to drop the dumb blonde surfer girl like a hot potato and have a one night stand with me. You may have heard of their song 'For Me This Is Heaven'. Well, that song was written for yours truly."

"I thought that song was about a break up…" She began.

Sue raised a hand to her heart, pretending to be offended. "Are you saying that you don't think I could cause a rock and roll band drummer so much heartache he writes a song referring to me as an angel?"

"Whatever, so do you want me to seduce him or not?"

"Yes, and remember: do whatever it takes!"

Melissa nodded and started out of the office. "You know," Sue said, causing Melissa to pause. "I think Carroty suits you and your auburn locks. From now on, I will refuse to acknowledge that it is not your real name. Now good day, Carroty."


"Hey,"

Schuyler looked over her shoulder as she shut her locker door, finding Delilah standing behind her. "Hey," She said.

"You're going to Glee today, right?" Delilah asked.

Schuyler nodded. "Wouldn't miss it,"

"Well, then do you want to walk together?"

"…Sure,"

The two girls started off to the choir room together. At first it was quiet, things were still a little awkward between them after all. "So, what song are you thinking about singing?" Schuyler finally asked, moving her messenger bag a little higher up on her shoulder.

"I'm not sure," Delilah replied. "There are so many choices! I am particularly fond of Taylor Swift's cover of "Drops of Jupiter" and "Back To December" is lovely…" And then, she added, so low it was obviously not meant to be heard: "…And there's so many love songs I could sing to Liam…"

"Delilah!" Schuyler gasped. "Are you sure that is the best idea? What if you get hurt again?"

"Uh, excuse me, were you not there for glee club yesterday? I think he wants me back Sky, and if I want him back too I should tell him, right?" Delilah didn't pause to let Schuyler respond. "Plus, that's kind of hypocritical for you to say. I mean, we all know that there's a certain song you want to sing to Stephen…"

Schuyler felt herself blush. "I don't know what you're talking about…" She said, playing dumb. That didn't work.

Delilah smirked and hummed the beginning of the song, which was in fact the one Schuyler had decided to sing, causing Schuyler to place a hand over her cousin's mouth. Delilah tried to stifle her giggles, but she failed miserably.

"Well, Stephen and I don't have the history you and Liam do!" Schuyler said in her defense, pulling her hand away. She now had Delilah's lip balm smeared all over her palm.

"Yeah, you guys slept together. And you didn't just sleep together; you gave him your V-card! It's worse."

"Shut up."

Delilah laughed again, while Schuyler simply rolled her eyes as they walked into the choir room.

Inside, Will was talking to Makayla and putting a Fearless CD into the player, while the rest of ND was sitting in their seats, chattering animatedly. As Will and Makayla wrapped up their conversation, Will walked into the center of the room. "Alright guys, can everyone please take a seat! Makayla is going to go first for us today!" He turned to her, gesturing to tell her she had the floor. Makayla smiled and moved to the spot where Will had been standing, while he went to sit next to the CD player.

"So, I was listening to some Taylor Swift CD's last night, and this song really got to me." Makayla began, wringing her hands nervously as she talked. She hesitated before adding: "I'd like to dedicate this song to Austin. I want to tell him that…that if he finds it in his heart to take me back I promise to be a better girlfriend this time around. And that I'm sorry." She glanced at Antoinette, who was sitting in the front row, absentmindedly tapping her fingers against her chair, and then Delilah and Schuyler, who were edging their way towards some seats. "Will you guys be my background singers?" Antoinette nodded and Delilah and Schuyler exchanged a look before nodding too. Makayla smiled. "Thanks. There are lyrics sheets on the piano."

The girls picked up the sheets and Will assembled three microphones behind Makayla, before getting another microphone for her. Then he plopped back down on the piano and started the song Makayla had selected.

(Makayla):

I see your face in my mind as I drive away
'Cause none of us thought it was gonna end that way
People are people and sometimes we change our minds
But it's killing me to see you go after all this time

(Schuyler, Delilah and Antoinette):

Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm

(Makayla):

Music starts playin' like the end of a sad movie
It's the kinda ending you don't really wanna see
'Cause it's tragedy and it'll only bring you down
Now I don't know what to be without you around

(All):

And we know it's never simple, never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand

(Makayla):

And I can't breathe
Without you, but I have to

(Schuyler, Delilah and Antoinette):

Breathe

(Makayla):

Without you, but I have to

Makayla looked to Austin for the first time during the song. He gave her a sad half smile and then, much to Makayla's confusion, Hope gave her what looked like a glare. Makayla just kept on singing.

(Makayla):
Never wanted this, never want to see you hurt
Every little bump in the road I tried to swerve
People are people and sometimes it doesn't work out
Nothing we say is gonna save us from the fall out

(All):

And we know it's never simple, never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand

(Makayla):

And I can't breathe
Without you, but I have to
Breathe
Without you, but I have to
It's two a.m., feelin' like I just lost a friend
Hope you know it's not easy, easy for me
It's two a.m., feelin' like I just lost a friend
Hope you know this ain't easy, easy for me

(All):

And we know it's never simple, never easy
Never a clean break, no one here to save me, oh

(Makayla):

I can't breathe
Without you, but I have to
Breathe
Without you, but I have to
Breathe
Without you, but I have to
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry

Everyone clapped, except for Hope. Her hands were preoccupied doing something else, rubbing circles on Austin's inner thigh. She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. Whatever she said, it made Austin smirk.

Makayla couldn't believe what she was looking at. She dropped her microphone, causing everyone to cringe at the loud screeching sound that was produced as it came in contact with the floor. Then, she stormed out of the choir room.


"Makayla! Makayla, hold on a second!"

Makayla spun around, her hands on her hips. Austin was running down the hallway, trying to catch up with her. When he finally reached the Asian girl, he was panting. "When did that happened?" She spat, unable to hide her anger.

"What, me and Hope?" Austin asked.

"Don't play dumb, Austin! Yes, you and Hope! Do you realize how stupid I feel? Trying to get back a guy that apparently already has another girlfriend?"

Austin sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. Makayla knew she was supposed to be mad at him, but she couldn't help but think about how good he looked when he did that… "I can explain." He said finally.

"Then do," Makayla told him, crossing her arms. "I'm listening."

Austin took a deep breath before beginning. "It all started this weekend…"


What song do you think Schuyler is going to sing? If you're a big Taylor Swift fan and know the album it is on (I am not telling you which album it is from though! tee hee!) then it is pretty easy to tell what song it is. How do you guys think the whole thing between Hope and Austin came to be? Are you pro or con a Makayla/Hope/Austin love triangle? Finally, what did you guys think of the chapter? Please leave a review!