-Chapter eleven-
-Rachel pov-
I have been so caught up in my own stuff I forgot about class president. It is down to the vote today. It will be either Brittany or Kurt. Both truly deserve the spot but I am leaning more towards Kurt. But I know who the people are voting for.
I have snuck around and slowly filled up with Kurt votes. Brittany has had all of the popularity for a long while. I love her but I also want Kurt to finally be happy. This president spot would do that.
I take a deep breath as I put my last one in and smile. My smile fades when I turn to see a eyebrow raising Brittany. I knew she was watching and I should have been more careful. I sigh as we exit the booth.
"So you do know they are going to suspend you right?" I nod and see the teachers talking with sue "Why Rach? I thought you love me"
"You have had popularity and you have a happy life right now" I look at Kurt talking to Blaine "He has had to fight for so much..maybe taking Carol is a bad idea too Britt"
"Your heart is too big sometimes" I look at her confused and she cups my face "We are all happy in the house, I agree with the Kurt thing, and I do believe he has a good majority against me without your votes! But Carol talked with me last night and said this was the happiest she has been in a while"
"Really?" She nods and I smile "Thanks britt"
"It is what girlfriends are for babe" She gives me a chaste kiss before letting go "Have fun with them"
I nod and turn toward Sue "Principle Sue!" She turns from the teachers and I take a deep breath "I am the vote bundler"
"Rachel?" I nod and sue sighs "Follow me..we have to discuss what we will do"
I nod and follow sue out of the gym. I can see Kurt looking at me confused. I just give a small smile and follow sue out. Better to come clean than be forced out.
I just hope the punishment is not bad.
-Time skip-
"So I have been suspended for a few days and I will not be able to compete at Sectionals" Everyone's jaws drop "I believe in Kurt that he could have done it but I just wanted to give the extra push"
"But Brittany is your girlfriend" Kurt looks at me confused again "Why?"
"Because I have not had many friends before this year" I give him a bright smile "But you and me have slowly become better friends"
"Thank you" He stands up and walks up to me "Thank you so much"
"Thank you" I give him a big hug and he returns it "Would you be willing to sing my last song for a few days?"
"Judy and Barb?" I nod and he smiles wide "It would be a honor"
(Lyrics from genius)
[KURT, (RACHEL)]
Forget your troubles (Happy days)
Come on, get happy (Are here again)
You better chase all your cares away (The skies above are clear again)
Shout hallelujah (So let's sing a song)
Come on, get happy (Of cheer again)
Get ready for the judgement day (Happy days are here again)
The sun is shining
Come on get happy (Shout it now)
The lord is waiting to take your hand (There is no one who can doubt it now)
Shout hallelujah (So lets tell the world)
And just get happy (About it now)
We are going to the promise land (Happy days are here again)
We're heading across the river
Soon your cares will all be gone
[RACHEL]
There'll be no more from now on
[KURT & RACHEL]
From now on
[KURT, (RACHEL)]
Forget your troubles (Oh, happy days)
And just get happy (Are here again)
You better chase all your blues away (The skies above are clear again)
Shout hallelujah (So lets sing a song)
And just get happy (Of cheer again)
[RACHEL, (KURT)]
Happy times (Happy times)
Happy nights (Happy nights)
[KURT & RACHEL]
Happy days are here again
"As I leave I would like to suggest who I think could do the solos" Everyone's attention is set onto me "Kurt, Blaine, or Tina"
"A odd set" I nod and Mercedes raises a eyebrow "May I ask why?"
"Yes you may" We chuckle and I smile as I explain "Kurt has a lovely voice to knock out any song, Blaine can give a great pop tune the kick it needs, and Tina is a secret weapon of power that we could use at any time"
Mom nods and steps forward "I like the suggestions" She looks out toward the club "Anyone have any others?"
"I have a group number" We nod and Mercedes stands up "The original four members?"
"Santana, Mercedes, Brittany, and sugar" I think it over and nod "That would be able to work very well"
"Do you have a song ready?" The four nod and mom steps aside "The floor is yours"
I sit down with Kurt as the four come up to the front.
(Lyrics from genius)
[SANTANA]
At first I was afraid
I was petrified
Kept thinkin' I could never live
Without you by my side
But then I spent so many nights
Thinkin' how you did me wrong
And I grew strong
And I learned how to get along
[MERCEDES]
And so you're back
From outer space
I just walked in to find you here
With that sad look upon your face
I should've changed that stupid lock
I should've made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second
You'd be back to bother me
[SANTANA]
Oh, now go
Walk out the door
Just turn around now
'Cause you're not welcome anymore
Weren't you the one
Who tried to hurt me with goodbye?
You think I'd crumble?
You think I'd lay down and die?
[BRITTANY with THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR)]
I'm a survivor (What!)
I'm not gon' give up (What!)
I'm not gon' stop (What!)
I'm gon' work harder (What!)
I'm a survivor (What!)
I'm gonna make it (What!)
I will survive (What!)
Keep on survivin' (What!)
[MERCEDES]
It took all the strength I had
Not to fall apart
Kept trying hard to mend
The pieces of my broken heart
[SANTANA]
And I spent oh so many nights
Just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry
But now I hold my head up high
[BRITTANY with THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR)]
I'm a survivor (What!)
I'm not gon' give up (What!)
I'm not gon' stop (What!)
I'm gon' work harder (What!)
I'm a survivor (What!)
I'm gonna make it (What!)
I will survive (What!)
Keep on survivin' (What!)
[MERCEDES & (THE TROUBLETONES)]
Yeahhhh!
Yeah, yeah!
Yeah-eah!
Thought I couldn't (Aaah) breathe without you
I'm (Aaah) inhalin'
You thought I couldn't (Aaah) see without you
Perfect (Aaah) vision
You thought I couldn't (Aaah) last without you
But I'm (Aaah) lastin'
You thought that I would (Aaah) die without you
But I'm (Aaah) livin'
[SANTANA & (THE TROUBLETONES)]
Thought that I would (Aaah) fail without you
But I'm (Aaah) on top
Thought it would be (Aaah) over by now
But it (Aaah) won't stop
Thought that I would (Aaah) self-destruct
But I'm (Aaah) still here
Even in my (Aaah) years to come
I'm still gon' be here!
[MERCEDES & SANTANA with BRITTANY & TROUBLETONES (SUGAR), {SANTANA}]
I'm a survivor (What!) {Yeahh!}
[MERCEDES with BRITTANY and THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR)]
I'm not gon' give up (What!)
I'm not gon' stop (What!)
I'm gon' work harder (What!)
[BRITTANY with THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR)]
I'm a survivor (What!)
[MERCEDES with BRITTANY and THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR)]
I'm gonna make it (What!)
I will survive (What!)
And keep on survivin' (What!)
[SANTANA with BRITTANY and THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR)]
I'm a survivor! (What!)
[BRITTANY with THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR), {SANTANA}]
I'm not gon' give up (What!) {Yeah, yeah!}
I'm not gon' stop (What!)
I'm gon' work harder (What!) {Ain't gon' stop me now!}
I'm a survivor (What!)
[SANTANA with BRITTANY and THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR)]
I'm gonna make it (What!)
I will survive (What!)
[BRITTANY with THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR), {SANTANA}]
Keep on survivin' (What!) {Survivin', yeah!}
[MERCEDES with THE TROUBLETONES]
Oh no, not I!
I will survive
Oh, as long as I know how to love
I know I'll stay alive
[MERCEDES (BRITTANY & THE TROUBLETONES)]
(I'm a survivor, what!)
I've got all my life to live
(Survivor, what!) I've got all my love to give
(I'm a survivor, what!) And I'll survive
(Survivor, what!) I will survive (Vivor, vivor, vivor)
Heyyy!
[SANTANA with BRITTANY and THE TROUBLETONES (SUGAR), {MERCEDES}]
I'm a survivor (What!)
I'm not gon' give up (What!) {Oh!}
I'm not gon' stop (What!)
I'm gon' work harder (What!)
I'm a survivor (What!) {Yeah!}
I'm gonna make it (What!) {Eh-whoaa!}
I will survive (What!)
Keep on survivin' (What!)
[BRITTANY, MERCEDES, & SANTANA with SUGAR & THE TROUBLETONES]
I will survive!
"That sounded amazing!" We all clap as they bow "We will definitely need to practice the back ups more but that would work!"
"I think we have sectionals in the bag!" We all cheer and mom smiles wide "I think that is enough for today! Let's get home!"
We all cheer as we get up and start leaving. I stop when I see Holly slowly walking away. I clear my throat and point out the door. Santana is quick on running out and dragging her in.
Mom walks over and locks the door. Holly blanches some as we sit her down. She looks like a scared animal. I sigh and place my hands on her cheeks.
"We are not hurting you Holly" she seems to calm down some "We just want to talk"
"I did not mean to overhear ok?" She is shaking badly "I-I just was coming over to ask if my consequence was decided yet and I heard! I was trying to get away but you saw me!"
"Well your consequence can wait" I get it to where I am in the chair and she is leaning into me "Calm down on? Everything is alright sweet girl"
"Rachel can I talk to you?" I nod and slowly move so Brittany can take my place before I go over to talk with my mom "Rachel she is acting like an infant"
"So you noticed it too" I look back and sigh "We can not do what we were going to anymore"
"Welcome to you introduction to this world" I glare at her and she rolls her eyes "I made that looks my daughter"
"My mistress daughter" Mom sighs and I look back over to Holly being rocked "So this is the adult baby part of it"
"Different people have different things" I nod and try to think about what I am going to do "May I suggest something?"
I sigh as nothing comes to my head "Yeah" I frown looking at the lady who is starting to finally stop shaking "What can I do?"
"We can help her" I look at my mom and she goes on "We can let her finally have what she obviously has craved"
"A childhood and family love" She nods and I take a deep breath "Alright...let's do this"
We walk back over and stop as Brittany slowly stops rocking with her. She will make a great mother eventually. I think this will be good for us all. Plus Beth will get a friend to play with.
"Holly?" She looks up at me slowly and I can see the struggle "You can slip ok? No one would judge! We are here for you and we will make you a crib, we will get you clothes, we already have toys for Beth, and we will do what we must ok?"
"Really?" I nod and I can see her letting go "No judge?"
"No judge" She goes silent as she begins to whimper "Its ok"
I wipe the tears away as the others pack up our stuff. The group grows in a way we did not expect. This is what being a mistress in this community is though. Different people are into different things.
My job now is to make her feel as welcome as possible. I have a lot of studying to do tonight.
