Mercedes scanned the hall for any sign of her missing paper, her eyes almost seemed glued to the floor. I'm sure nobody picked it up, why would anyone pick up a piece of paper with the title "Dear Diary..." Nothing seemed to pop out at her, her hope was swiftly fleeting. Did I put my name on the entry? It took her a moment, but she shuddered at the recollection of the words on the paper: If I was a princess, Prince Puck would sweep me off my feet and say, "Princess Mercedes, I have always loved you..." "Oh god...no no no no no!" She wanted to lock herself in the nearest bathroom stall and weep till it hurt, something she rarely ever did. Look, just breathe, get your books from your locker, and head off to class. After putting in the combination and opening her locker, Mercedes noticed a crumpled up slip of paper had fallen at her feet. "Huh?" She dropped her books in her locker and carefully opened the slip. I know your secret...
Her eyes cautiously peered around, checking to see if anyone was watching her. Oh my god this is bad, very, very bad! This meant that someone knew about her diary entry, that someone had read her innermost thoughts, that her life was now entering the downward spiral. No one can know about this, don't say anything Mercedes! It took a minute to stop the chills from running down her spine, but eventually she gathered her belongings and dashed off to Current Affairs. If I ever find out who read my diary, they are going to pay!
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"Finally," she murmured, "Its time for Glee." At least now she wouldn't have to glance around the room and try to see if anyone knew her secret. It calmed her to know that she could trust the kids in Glee, they were like a family to her. Each person supported the members of the group, through the best and the worst of times. The students began to file in, most either gossiping or just coming in silent as a church mouse. Rachel seemed especially chipper, like she had had one too many cups of coffee this morning. She plopped her stuff down next to Mercedes and nearly giggled, "Good morning!" Mercedes shifted uncomfortably in her place, Rachel was usually a ball of sunshine, but never this sun-shiney. "Umm...hi. Are you feeling alright?" Before the words rolled off her tongue, Puck walked through the door. He looked almost lost, like he was seeking something he couldn't find. Rachel nearly jumped out of her seat and cried, "Oops, I forgot to um...tell Tina the math homework. I'll be right back."
Puck noticed Rachel scurry across the room, wondering what kind of happy pills she had put in her water this morning. But that didn't matter, what did matter is that there was an empty seat right next to Mercedes. He sauntered over and in his politest voice he asked, "Hey, mind if I sit here?" Puck held back a grin as he watched her face turn bright red, almost the color of pure crimson. "Oh yeah, sure." Seating himself down, he noticed that Mercedes had dimples when she smiled, it was absolutely adorable. Or maybe its just something that I look for in a girl...snap out of it Puck!
Just then Mr. Schuester walked in with a folder brimming with sheets of music. "Guys, today we're going to be working on a new number, suggested by Kurt and Rachel. Its a little different, but does 'Never Say Never' by The Fray sound good?" Almost instantaneously a wave of squeals and high-fives of enthusiasm rose from the group. "Well, then let's try it out. This is going to be a partner's song, so let's all try and match up with someone. And this time, try to switch it up a little, someone you rarely work with." Rachel flashed a smile at Finn, but winked at Kurt, as if she had some devious plan behind those hazel eyes.
Mercedes looked around for whom to partner with, there were so few options with guys in this class. Puck was going to pair with one of the Cheerios, Finn was with Rachel, Artie was with Tina, and the other guys who's names escaped her would fight over "why do I have to get paired with the dorky chick?" She held back a sigh and quietly sat in her seat, just anticipating an argument over her to break out. "Hey, Mercedes..." It was a timid voice from behind her, hesitant but persistent, she glanced around to expect an unfamiliar face, but her jaw nearly dropped. It was Puck! "Do you um, want to be my partner?"