-Chapter 3-

-Rachel pov-

I just want school to be over and done with today. I have never hated the first day back more than this. I mean junior year is supposed to be good right? I sigh and open my locker.

"Hey loser!" I groan and turn to see Azimo about to throw a slush "Cool off!"

I go to block myself as wind goes by me. It almost looked like red, white, and some tan. Just as quick as it was up it was back on Azimo. The look on his face was not once of happiness.

"Dude!" Dave is laughing along with other players "You got yourself!"

"I threw it forward!" He glares at me and steps toward me "You did this some how! You think this is funny Berry!"

"Back off ape!" Santana and Quinn are soon beside me "I would highly advise finding a new target"

"Or what?" Quinn snaps and Azimo looks confused "What?"

"That" all the Cheerios are soon walking over lead by Brittany "How many of you are dating one of these girls?"

"It is just Man-hands!" Azimo looks at Quinn shocked more than angry "Why are you doing this? You said to put her down!"

Quinn tenses beside me and speaks "That was the old command" She takes a deep breath and looks him in the eyes "New command is to leave her be"

"Yeah" his eyes did the light thing! I look at Quinn to see hers doing the same "Let's just go guys"

The football players all give him a confused look. One by one they walk away. The Cheerios leave soon after them. Brittany and a blonde are the only two to stay.

"So we really are friends with Rachel now?" Santana nods but looks hesitant "Great! Can I finally wear a deer sweater too? I would make sure it does not effect my cheerio uniform! I just really wanna wear them!"

"I think we have a good job for you Donna" Quinn puts a hand on my shoulder "How about you go around with Rachel here? We will talk to Sue about the sweater thing if she remains untouched"

"Deal!" Donna is all smiles "I can not wait for the sweaters! You think we can trade? Brittany gave me a duck one that I have been wanting to wear!"

"I have a whale and duck one" Donna's jaw drops and I get giddy inside "Want to see the photos of my collection?"

"Yes!" I really hope this is real "We both have a free right? Let's go to the library!"

I nod and grab the photo book out. If this is real this will be great! I will have a real friend finally. I guess I already had two in Santana and Quinn.

I just hope this does not end up as a joke still.

-Santana pov-

"You two are playing dangerous games" We look at Brittany who is smiling "She could have found out"

"We are careful" I sigh and look away "I just love being around her"

"I am glad you two stopped the punishments and pain" Brittany puts a hand on our shoulders "You two deserve to be really happy"

"Thanks Britt" Quinn sighs and smiles finally "I guess I have to go talk to Sue about some sweaters now"

I nod and watch her go "The Cheerios are not angry are they?" Brittany shakes her head and I let out a relieved sigh "We have been worried they would be"

"A pack is a pack" Brittany walks away with a smile "We have your back through anything and everything"

I smile at her words as she disappears. My stomach growls and I groan. Running around is making me hungry. I wonder if Sue has any food for me...should probably just sneak out.

I actually like that plan better.

-Time skip-Rachel pov-

Donna was a breath of fresh air today. I actually got to meet someone like me. I am not ready for when glee starts back up. For now I am just going to use the auditorium though.

I sigh and think about everything I have been through. My life has not been the greatest. I always wanted it to be the best but I got the wrong hand. I just live with it though.

-Rachel singing-

Do you ever feel like breaking down?

Do you ever feel out of place

Like somehow you just don't belong

And no one understands you?

Do you ever wanna run away?

Do you lock yourself in your room

With the radio on turned up so loud

That no one hears you're screaming?

No, you don't know what it's like

When nothing feels alright

You don't know what it's like

To be like me

To be hurt, to feel lost

To be left out in the dark

To be kicked when you're down

To feel like you've been pushed around

To be on the edge of breaking down

And no one's there to save you

No, you don't know what it's like

Welcome to my life

Do you wanna be somebody else?

Are you sick of feeling so left out?

Are you desperate to find something more

Before your life is over?

Are you stuck inside a world you hate?

Are you sick of everyone around?

With their big fake smiles and stupid lies

While deep inside you're bleeding

No, you don't know what it's like

When nothing feels alright

You don't know what it's like

To be like me

To be hurt, to feel lost

To be left out in the dark

To be kicked when you're down

To feel like you've been pushed around

To be on the edge of breaking down

And no one's there to save you

No, you don't know what it's like

Welcome to my life

No one ever lied straight to your face

And no one ever stabbed you in the back

You might think I'm happy, but I'm not gonna be okay

Everybody always gave you what you wanted

You never had to work, it was always there

You don't know what it's like, what it's like

To be hurt, to feel lost

To be left out in the dark

To be kicked when you're down

To feel like you've been pushed around

To be on the edge of breaking down

And no one's there to save you

No, you don't know what it's like (What it's like)

To be hurt, to feel lost

To be left out in the dark

To be kicked when you're down

To feel like you've been pushed around

To be on the edge of breaking down

And no one's there to save you

No, you don't know what it's like

Welcome to my life

Welcome to my life

Welcome to my life

I do not realize I am crying until I stop singing. I sniffle and wipe my eyes as I stand. I suddenly feel very tired and sit back down. I should be able to get a little bit of sleep here.

The last thing I feel as I close my eyes is two sets of arms holding onto me.

-Time skip-

"We understand" I watch as my dads walk past my door "Have fun!"

"Wait!" I quickly jump out of bed after them "What about family game night?!"

"Well we could play with you" I freeze and turn to see Santana along with Quinn "Unless you just want to be alone?"

"I want me dads to be here!" I turn and run down the stairs after them "Wait!"

"Enjoy the night baby girl!" Daddy smiles as he closes the door "Have fun!"

I stop at the door and put my hands on it. We always have a family game night. We have done this since I was in pre-school. I feel anger start to build in me as I turn toward the duo.

"You did this!" I stomp toward Quinn angrily "You with that..that dumb eye thing! You make people do what you want somehow! You ruined a family tradition that has been the only normalcy I have! They are going to get busy tomorrow! I will not have them around much cause of business trips!"

"Rae we ju~"

"Just go" I open the door and point to the outside "Leave me alone...that is..that is all I want..just never talk to me again"

The girls frown and slowly walk out the door. I close it and lock it as they leave. My heart feels like it was ripped in pieces. I let the tears fall as I go to my bedroom.

Maybe I can go to sleep and today just have been a dream...a really bad dream.