-Chapter 1-
-Rachel pov-
I was so ready for this year. We had a Glee club trip planned for the summer but it got canceled. I took that time to improve my vocal range and take some me time. It was a very productive summer in my opinion.
"Hey Puck you ever find your swimming trunks from the cabin?" I stop all movement and look at Finn and Puck in front of me "They has to be in a specific area right?"
"Yeah I put them in the wrong bag" Puck shakes his head "Must have done it after that camp girl came into our cabin...it was so worth it"
The boys close their lockers and walk away. They must have found a cabin to go to. They didn't leave me out of a group activity. They wouldn't because we are a family! I'll have to ask them where it was for when my fathers get home.
"Hey Rachel" I turn and smile at Kurt "Is there where you locker is?"
"No I stopped because Puck and Finn were talking about a cabin and I was going to ask where it was" Kurts eyes shoot open wide "What? Was I not supposed to know they used a free summer to go to a cabin?"
"Uh I gotta go" Kurt takes off down the hall "See you in Glee!"
"That was odd" I start walking to my locker and open it as soon as I get there "Maybe they didn't invite Kurt to go with them. I'm gonna have to give those boys a talk about being a family"
I started putting my stuff away and turned. As soon as I turned I'm meet with a cold splash. I wipe the slush from my eyes and look at the attacker. I feel tears spring to my eyes.
"I'm sorry Rachel but it's what they wanted" Sam drops the cup and walks away "I'll see you in Glee"
I didn't bring a slushy kit today. I thought things would be different. Guess I was wrong. I sigh and walk to the bathroom I usually go to after. When I step in I'm met with more slushies thrown at me.
"Hey loser" I don't even have to see to know it's Santana "Why did you walk into our slushies for?"
The girls with her laugh. I feel the tears fall down my face. I tried to hold them in but I couldn't. They just broke free.
"Oh look at that the Tranny is crying" I try to stop but the tears are free falling now "Go ahead loser! Cry for us!"
"Let's go girls" Footsteps sound past me minus one set that stops beside me "You missed a fun cabin trip by the way"
Santana went too? Who else went with them? Maybe Kurt wasn't surprised he didn't go. Maybe he was scared that I heard about it. They left me alone here. Why?
-Time skip- Glee club-
I walk up to the door and stop. The voices are loud inside so I can hear every word. Even though I immediately regret that.
"So you slushed her with Sam them slushed her with Cheerios?" Hey Arties on my side "Gotta say I'm impressed"
"Yeah maybe everyone else can have a damn solo" I frown at Mercedes and Arties words "She's so fucking selfish!"
"She's knows about the cabin trip" My heart breaks when Kurt starts talking "She overheard Noah and Finn this morning. She doesn't know I went or anyone else did"
"She knows I did" I can hear Santana's smirk "I said 'she missed a fun cabin trip'"
"So she thinks it was three people" Tina let's put a sigh of relief "Good! I didn't want her getting angry"
"What would that midget do?" Everyone laughs at the comment and I feel myself start breaking down "She would just bring up broadway and then give a monologue about how she's the best!"
"I wouldn't" i feel everyone's eyes on me as I step into the room. I still have tears falling and I broke heart to match "I would say that I was looking forward to spending time with all of you! I would say that I wanted to spend a whole summer getting to know all of you! I thought we were a family here!"
"We are a family" Quinn smirks "Just you are the cousin no one invites to anything at all! Because we don't like you!"
Everyone agrees and some people laugh as well. They really do hate me. They all went on this trip with out me.
"Why don't you do us all a favor Rachel?" I look over at Finn who's smirks "Jump off the roof"
I run out of the room and just let my feet guide me. They did leave me behind this summer. They all hate me. Everyone at this school hates me! I've tried to get friends and I thought they were...I guess I was too stupid to realize they weren't.
When I stop running I realize I'm actually on the school roof. I look off the side and see nothing but the ground. If I did this would anyone care? Would anyone actually miss me?
This could show I'm not selfish to them. That I take their words into consideration. That I wouldn't want to keep boring them with my drama and divaness. I guess I could do it. Maybe they'll finally be happy.
I step onto the ledge of the roof. I feel the wind brush against me and I close my eyes. The tears still fall down my face as I take a deep breath. This is it...this is the end of Rachel Barbara Berry. My final show.
"I hope you all enjoy" Choke on a sob and start to walk off the ledge "I really do wish I could've been friends with all of you"
"No!" I stop and turn around "Don't do it! Don't jump please!"
"Why are you here Brittany?" I shake my head "It doesn't matter I'm going to be selfless for once and do what I need to for all of you"
"This isn't selfless it's stupid" She takes slow steps toward me "Please grab my hand"
"You don't care Brittany!" I wipe my tears as they fall quicker "None of you fucking care! No one in my life does! My dads always leave, I come here to have friends but you all have a summer trip without me, and I'm tired of being lonely!"
"You aren't alone" I scoff and start turning around "Rachel please! Don't do this!"
"I've already made up my mind Brittany" I give her a sad smile "At least I know you care now though"
I turn all the way around and go to step again. I hear someone step up beside me and look. Brittany is standing beside me on the ledge now.
"You jump, I jump" I don't move "Make your choice Rach"
"You can't do that to me!" I shuffle away from her "You can't do that!"
"But I am" Brittany takes a step closer to me again "I have two choices for you. Take my hand and we walk away or we both jump"
"I could kill myself at home" Brittanys face doesn't change from the serious look that's been there "I could let you walk with me down and then go home and do something!"
"You won't" Brittany holds out her hand a gives a small smile "Because I'm staying with you tonight"
I look at Brittanys hand and then into her eyes. She's sincere about this. She's actually wanting to help me. Someone actually cares. Someone wants me to live.
"I'm scared" Brittany nods small smile still in place "I don't wanna be alone again"
"Then take my hand" She steps down and keeps her hand out "Let me help you"
I take her hand and step down. She pulls me into a hug and I start sobbing. Someone noticed and cared to help. Someone came to my aid. Someone is here for me.
She grabs my hand again and leads me back off the roof. We walk to my locker hand in hand then to hers. After getting our stuff we head to the parking lot. Things could be looking up.
"What the hell is this?!" Santana walks over angry with Quinn "Why are you holding my girls hand?! I thought you were leaving to jump off the roof!"
"Hey don't talk to my friend like that!" Brittany steps in front of me and Santana steps back shocked "And I'm not your girl! You refuse to even go on a date after the cabin and you slept with Noah again!"
"Britt please I'm sorry" Santana reaches out but Brittany moves away. Santana glares at me after like I did something "You are going to pay Manhands!"
"She doesn't have manhands!" Santana and Quinn both flinch at Brittany yelling and defending me "I'm going to Rachs house now"
Brittany leads me to my car. We get in and I start it up. It's running but I don't start driving. I'm just looking at the steering wheel.
"You know they'll give me more hell now" I feel Brittanys eyes on me "Why don't you just go back to your popular friends and leave me be. I won't do anything...just go and don't be so stupid to defend me next time"
"Rach that was mean" I don't look at her. I can't "Let's just go to your hou~"
"No!" I unlock the car doors "Get out and go!"
"I'm not going" I look at Brittany who is smiling at me "I'm not leaving my friend in need"
"Why won't you just let me die?" Brittanys smile goes to a very sad frown quick "No one wants me! No one loves me! Just...just let me die!"
"I can't do that Rach" She grabs my right hand "Because now you have someone who cares about you. Now it wouldn't be some crazy selfless act in your head...it's selfish cause no you aren't going to take into account my feelings and how I'd feel after"
"When did you get so smart?" Brittany smiles again and I can't but smile too "Who taught you all of that?"
"A great girl named Rachel Berry" Brittany turns on the radio "Now lets get to your home now ok?"
I nod and drive out of the parking lot. I listen to bring sing along to the radio on the way there. I didn't wanna sing and ruin her fun. I wanna make sure I don't ruin this friendship now. If I haven't already.
I pull into my drive and we get out. I unlock the door and open it. The house is as dark and empty as I left it this morning. I sigh and walk to the kitchen.
"There's not a lot of food here but help yourself to whatever" I give Brittany a small smile before pointing to some two litters "That's all I have besides water"
"Where the furniture stuff?" I don't look at Brittany or answer the question immediately "Rach? Why is it mostly lawn chairs and boxes?"
"Cause my dads sold what they bought to buy another house" I sigh and look at her finally. I see the frown resting on her face "They left me with the lawn chairs, some boxes, some cash for food, and a mattress...they thought I'd get a job! They haven't been here in a while though"
"Get your stuff" I look at Brittany confused "Get your clothes you're moving in with me"
"I couldn't do that!" Brittany gives me a confused look "I don't wanna be a burden to you and your family"
"Mom is barely there because of work and it's the same with dad" She smiles "They'd be happy that I have someone to watch over me and keep me company"
"Only if you parents are ok with it" Brittany smiles and wraps me in a hug "Thank you Brittany"
"Welcome Rach" She pulls back and smiles brightly "Now let's start packing!"
