Okay people, I will admit to you, the lack in reviews have made me a bit unmotivated to keep working. But determination can go a far way! I would like to thank person who DID review! Thank you Rainshadow999! So here we are with some more of New Gleek, and if anyone can think of a better name don't be shy, let me know!
Chris was yawning as he walked into the music room, rubbing at his face as he collapsed into a chair. He focused on keeping his eyes opened as he watched people start to come into the room, giving a few more yawns as he did so.
"Well, aren't you lively today?" Chris nearly jumped out of his skin as he heard Kurt's voice. He turned to glare at the boy, pouting.
"Yes laugh at your poor suffering fellow Glee clubber, way to make a guy feel welcome." He sighed, running his hand through his hair. He hadn't slept at all that night, hearing his father yell at his mother. He would have gone to help her, but the look she gave him as she sent him to his room in the first place was enough to shut him up.
It had been that way for a while, the yelling and an occasional smack. It stopped when they moved out to Ohio, and he was sure it was a turning point. When his father came home from work that night he hadn't been in a good mood. Apparently when they moved out here his father had been promised a rather high position at the factory just outside town, and it seemed as though the boss had changed his mind because now his father, Michael, was on an assembly line instead of up in a nice office. His mother handed him a sandwich and sent him to his room, knowing that with the mood Michael was in, she didn't want her son around him.
Kurt frowned, tilting his head. "Well, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed."
Chris laughed without humor. "Oh, I didn't wake up on the wrong side of the bed, for that to happen I would have had to have fallen asleep in the first place, wouldn't I?"
Kurt blinked his eyes widening. "You haven't slept?!" He cleared his throat, leaning towards Chris. "I mean, how can you not sleep?"
Chris shrugged. "Just couldn't sleep, that's all."
Kurt was going to say something, but as he opened his mouth the music room door opened once more, revealing the sweater vest wearing Mr. Schue who made his way towards the white board and writing 'Christopher Cross' on it. "Alright, who can tell me who Christopher Cross is?"
Everyone turned to Brittany as she spoke up. "He discovered America." Chris gave Kurt a look, and he shrugged, smiling as if to say 'get used to it.'
Will put the cap on the marker, grimacing as he took a deep breath. "Close. He did write an iconic chart topper – 'sailing'.
Kurt leaned over, saying softly "I have a bad feeling about this lesson." Chris smiled, crossing his arms as he held back a yawn, trying to keep his eyes open. Really what kind of impression would he make if he fell asleep in his first Glee lesson?
"Now some people think of the term 'Easy Listening' as a bad thing. But I'm going to let this music speak for itself. You guys love Lady Gaga, the Rolling Stones, and you guys are really good at putting it all out there. But really good music can also be controlled, and restrained. It doesn't have to attack an audience; it can let them come to you." As he was speaking he was handing out sheet music, causing everyone to glance at each other with raised eyebrows.
Finn spoke up though, causing Chris to turn and stare at him, was this kid serious? "How can you get caught between the Moon and New York City? They're like a hundred miles apart."
Kurt cleared his throat, raising his hand halfheartedly. "Mr. Schue? If I may. I think I speak for all of us when I say it's not that we don't love the idea of spending a week on this silky smooth Adult Contemporary it's just that, as teens, this isn't the easiest music for us to relate to. However, there is a burgeoning Facebook campaign that has swelled to over five members." At this he held up five fingers, causing Chris to shake his head in amusement. "The ardent demand: that this week, at the fall homecoming assembly, the McKinley High School Glee Club performs a number by… wait for it… Ms. Britney Spears." There were various cheers through the room, but Chris raised an eyebrow. They didn't really expect him to go up in front of people and sing Britney songs did they?
Mr. Schue seemed to be about the only one in his right mind though. "Sorry, Kurt, Kurt, sorry. No, no, no, I don't think she's a very good role model." The others seemed to be getting angry, but he stood his ground.
Until Rachel decided that she needed to assert her opinion of the matter. "But, Mr. Schue, we kind of grew up with her."
This caused a chain like reaction from the group causing Chris to sigh, slouching down into his chair more. "She's literally why I wanted to become a performer." Was Tina's opinion, which was a tad dramatic but to each their own he guessed.
Brittany was surprisingly against it as well. This was a relief to him because he really didn't want to sing a Britney song in front of the rest of the school. "I don't want to do Britney."
But while Chris sighed in relief, Kurt had a confused look on his face. "Why no Britney, Brittany?"
"Because my name is also Brittany Spears." Chris groaned, putting his head in his hands. Was he surrounded by idiots? Maybe he should just forget the Glee Club if it was going to be like this the whole time….
While Chris was imagining smashing his head through the wall it seemed as if chaos had broken out with the others. Everyone speaking at once, giving Brittany weird looks and asking what the hell she meant. Brittany remained calm though, and spoke quietly. "My middle name is Susan, my last name is Pierce. That makes me Brittany S. Pierce. 'Brittany Spierce.' I've lived my entire life in Britney Spears's shadow. I will never be as talented or as famous. I hope you'll all respect that I want Glee Club to remain a place where I, Brittany S. Pierce, can escape the torment of Britney Spears."
It was quiet for a moment before Chris sat up, leaning over to pat Brittany's shoulder. "I respect that, and I will not push to sing any of… her songs."
She gave him a smile. "Thank you Mr. Rainbow hair." Chris blinked and opened his mouth to ask what she meant by that, but closed it, deciding that he would just deal with it.
Mr. Schue cleared his throat. "Well, there you have it, guys. It's been decided- no Britney. Sorry."
Kurt didn't look too happy, but Chris decided it was just not worth the trouble… he would not sing her songs in front of the school. "Thanks, Britt, Chris, thanks a lot."
Santana shot Kurt a look. "Leave Brittany alone."
Chris shrugged, turning to face Kurt. "You're welcome." Kurt gave him a look before turning his head so he wasn't looking at him, Chris raised his eyebrows. And Kurt accused him of being cranky?
Rachel raised her hand. "Um, can we move on?"
"Yes." Mr. Schue looked grateful as he turned from the papers he was looking at. "Let's talk about Michael Bolton."
The rest of the lesson went by without much excitement and by the time the bell rang Chris was just glad for an excuse to get out of there. Kurt was ignoring him, which really wouldn't be that bad, but he was the one that wanted him to join the damn club in the first place!
It was as he was walking out of the school that Kurt decided to speak to him. Grabbing his arm and dragging him over to his car. "Kurt! What the hell man?"
"C'mon Chris, I need to ask you something and I doubt you want to talk right out in the open, so get in the car, I know a coffee shop we can talk at." Chris stopped his protests at the prospect of caffeine, and he did have a point. He wasn't sure he wanted to have a conversation about who knows what out in the open where anyone could see them.
He got into the passenger side, rubbing at his eyes to try and keep them open as Kurt went around and got into the driver side. "What did you wanna talk about?"
Kurt gave him a look, pursing his lips. "Well, first what was that about back there? I mean why wouldn't you want to perform a Britney song?"
Chris laughed, shaking his head. "I've just never been into her music, besides Mr. Schue has a point she isn't the best role model."
Kurt glanced at him from the corner of his eye. "Okay… but still what would be so bad about performing her songs? Whatever you think about her you have to admit some of her songs are pretty good!"
Chris sighed. "Is this all you wanted to talk about?"
Kurt sighed, shaking his head. "No, but it was worth a shot, right?"
He sighed, leaning his head against the window. "Sure… so what did you want to talk about?"
Kurt shrugged as he pulled into the parking lot of the coffee shop and turned off the car. "Just… I was hoping we could talk, I mean I don't have anyone else to talk about this kind of thing. My dad doesn't understand, and even if he did I don't think I would be comfortable talking to him…."
Chris stared at him, "You want to talk about… being…gay?" He said the last word softly, biting his lip.
Kurt nodded, licking his lips. "Yes, I mean when did you know? And… have you ever been with anyone…?"
Chris choked on air, laughing. "Have I slept with anyone?" At Kurt's flustered nod he continued. "No. Never dated anyone either… well I went on one date with a girl from Iowa… but that was when I figured it out.. I was fifteen. When we kissed I didn't feel… any attraction…. So I had a talk with one of my best friends and she brought up the idea that I may not be as straight as I thought I was."
Kurt smiled tilting his head. "What happened then?"
Chris cleared his throat. "She showed me some… videos… to see if they had any… effect… on me."
Kurt started laughing then, covering his mouth as Chris sat there blushing. "She… made you watch porn?"
Chris huffed, "Yes, both gay and straight porn… I don't think I need to say which one had an effect on me, do I?" He sighed. "Kurt… as much as I would love to talk more… I don't think I'll be able to, even with coffee… maybe when I'm more rested okay?"
Kurt sighed, but nodded as he started the car again. "Sure, I'm sorry I mean you told me you didn't get any sleep… I'll drop you off okay?"
Chris nodded, his eyes drooping closed as they drove through town.