-Chapter 17-Nationals part 3-
-Rachel pov-
We are backstage waiting for the judges to make their picks. We are at least waiting for someone to notify us that the results are in. We all jump when there is a knock on the door. Mom goes over and opens it before growling.
"We come in peace" Mom steps back with crossed arms "May we come in?"
"Please?" Mercedes and her mom are here. Mom hesitantly nods and they walk in "They posted the results...Judy behind me can back us up that neither team won"
"What?" Mercedes looks at me and nods with a frown "How?! Both of our teams got the biggest reaction!"
"Actually three others got a little more" I raises a confused eyebrow at Quinn "You had a bathroom break and got lost"
"So where did we all place?" Mercedes does not respond "What?"
"You all got fourth and we got tenth" Mercedes sighs and shakes her head "Look...I messed up and I do not deserve your forgiveness ok? I got a taste of it a little while ago"
"The Jersey parents are horrible" Mrs. Jones looks close to tears "They threatened to make sure I never have a job there again!"
"So we are moving back to Ohio" Mercedes looks me in the eyes with her watery ones "I...I am so sorry ok? I was jealous because you have the voice, you have everyone's attention, and no one cares about me! I am just the fat black girl in the club...so when Finn asked if I wanted to get revenge...I had no idea at first we would hit you but anger took over and I joined him"
"You are really not helping yourself" Brittany smacks my thigh and I pout "Go on please Mercedes before I get hit again"
"I will go to Carmel high because that is all i can do" Mercedes sighs and looks at her feet "I will stay out of the club but...I just wanted to let you know I am so sorry for what I have done"
I look between them club members and mom "If you can sing and tryout I think we could find a spot" Mercedes smiles at me with hope filled eyes "But! You must never do what you did to anyone else again!"
"Alright!" Mercedes goes to walk but stops "Limits...can I do my audition now?"
We all nod and she seems to be in thought before she starts to sing.
(Lyrics from genius)
[ARTIE]
Your lights are on but you're not home
Your mind is not your own
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Another kiss is what it takes
You can't sleep, you can't eat
There's no doubt, you're in deep
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Another kiss is all you need
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say "can't get enough"
You know you're gonna have to face it
You're addicted to love
You see the signs but you can't read
You're runnin' at a different speed
You heart beats in double time
Another kiss and you'll be mine
A one track mind, you can't be saved
Oblivion is all you crave
If there's some left for you
You don't mind if you do
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say "can't get enough"
You know you're gonna have to face it
You're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well, wo-oh, yeah
Your lights are on but you're not home
Your will is not your own
Your heart sweats, your teeth grind
Another kiss and you'll be mine, oh no
You like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say "I can't get enough"
You know you're gonna have to face it
You're addicted to love
Yeah (Might as well face it, you're addicted to love)
Ooh, oh (Might as well face it, you're addicted to love)
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
(Might as well face it, you're addicted to love) You might as well
(Might as well face it, you're addicted to love) Oh yeah
(Might as well face it, you're addicted to love) Whoo
You might as well face it, you're (addicted to love)
You're addicted to love
"What do we say?" There are nods or no responses "I saw more nods than nothing"
"How about this?" Santana gets up and walks over to Mercedes "We do a duet and if you all think she fits a group aspect she is in"
Everyone nods or hums in agreement.
(Lyrics from genius)
[MERCEDES]
When I was a little girl
I had a rag doll
Only doll I've ever owned
[SANTANA]
Now I love you just the way
I loved that rag doll
But only now my love has grown
[MERCEDES]
And it gets stronger, in every way
[MERCEDES & SANTANA]
And it gets deeper, let me say
[MERCEDES]
And it gets higher
[MERCEDES & SANTANA]
Day by day
Do I love you, my oh my
River deep, mountain high, yeah, yeah, yeah!
If I lost you would I cry?
Oh, how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
[SANTANA]
When you were a young boy
Did you have a puppy
That always followed you around?
[MERCEDES]
Well, I'm gonna be as faithful as that puppy
[MERCEDES & SANTANA]
No, I'll never let you down
[MERCEDES]
And it grows stronger, like a river flows
[MERCEDES & SANTANA]
And it gets bigger baby, and heaven knows
[MERCEDES]
And it gets sweeter baby
[MERCEDES & SANTANA]
As it grows
Do I love you my oh my?
River deep, mountain high, yeah, yeah, yeah
If I lost you would I cry?
Oh, how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
[MERCEDES]
I love you baby like a flower loves the spring
[SANTANA]
And I love you baby like the robin loves to sing
[MERCEDES]
And I love you baby like a schoolboy loves his bag
[MERCEDES & SANTANA]
And I love you baby, river deep, mountain high
[MERCEDES]
Oh baby
[SANTANA]
Oh baby!
[MERCEDES]
Oh woah baby!
[SANTANA]
Ooh Ooh Ooh!
[MERCEDES]
Ooh Ooh Ooh!
[SANTANA]
Yeah!
[MERCEDES]
Yeah!
[MERCEDES & SANTANA, (SANTANA)]
(Do) I love you my oh my, yeah?
River deep, mountain high, yeah, yeah, yeah
If I lost you would I cry?
Oh, how I love you baby, baby, baby, baby
Everyone claps and Mercedes smiles happily. I walk over and give her a hug. I am a little tense but it is a start. We need to work on growing together more.
"Would I be able to help?" We look at a nervous Mrs. Jones "I am able to teach and I know a lot about music! I can be there and aid with anything!"
"You so not have to sell yourself"mom smiles and I can see her loves get jealous "But we are staying in New York for the rest of the week! Now how about we all head out and eat!"
Everyone cheers and we exit the room. Parent praise their kids as we walk out. They will head back and we will stay here. We are going to explore all of New York that we can at least.
I walk out with Mercedes while mom talks to Mrs. Jones. I am a little skeptical but I will try for the team. We have no competition until next school year. Oh wow we are close to summer.
I have no idea what is going to happen. I have no really thought about summer yet. That is when my dads call and say they are not coming back. When they always say that I was useless.
This is the first summer I will not be alone. The first summer I will have family and friends. I have no idea if I need to make plans or if they will. I feel a tap on my shoulder and turn.
"It will be ok" Mercedes smiles and puts hand on my shoulder "We both are nervous but we got this"
I smile and nod cause yeah we do. We got this all in the bag.