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Chapter 4

Haruhi just really couldn't believe it. She just sat there, transfixed. Honestly, she couldn't believe it that anybody could be so talented in singing and dancing and everything… The performance was absolutely beautiful, and the whole Glee Club just stood there, finished, and Haruhi couldn't move any muscle in her body; it was so terrific. First they had started out with a peaceful song: Pretending, where Alexis and Nate had sang like their lives depended on it. Then, they followed up with Mean, a Taylor Swift song, but they made it so much more than country music… Haruhi finally realized why the song sounded like so much more; it was the story of all their lives. Glee Club made them anything but popular, but they knew that someday that they would be able to show up everybody that dared to come and challenge them. But why would someone want to tease a group of such incredible and talented people? They could probably all go audition for that TV show—Glee, Haruhi remembered—and they would all get in. No kidding.

Haruhi just couldn't stand it anymore, what with all of those feelings boiling up in her, she ran over and hugged Alexis so hard even though she barely even knew her. She just met Alexis, for Pete's sake! But all of a sudden, she knew that she was a great person, even if people did pick on her.

Alexis laughed, a bright sound though she was depressed just a few minutes ago outside. "Alright, alright."

Haruhi let go, going back to her seat, all of a sudden filled with happiness.

Meanwhile…

"So," Sara started, setting her duffel bag onto the ground after watching Haruhi and Alexis walk off, "the Host Club wants to learn to dance?" She purposely made it sound like she didn't really care, in a sort of casual way.

Tamaki smiled that blinding smile of his, pushing away some blond hair away from his startling blue eyes. "Well, yes. Yes, we are. Would you be able to teach us?"

Even though she knew Haruhi would completely disapprove of this, Sara's heart jumped a beat at the thought of teaching him and the rest of his pals. But she couldn't go all out and yell, "YIPEE!" like she really wanted to. She had to stay calm and act as cool as a cucumber. "Do I get any pay?" Great, she thought to herself, now I sound like a jerk.

The blond didn't even think about that, but… "Could you do it for free?"

Wow, totally unexpected response. Sara had actually thought that they might've planned this thoroughly…? No wonder Alexis always wrinkled up her nose at her brother as if he was the equivalent of a trash can. "Sure, then! What kinds of dance do you want to learn?" Now why did that come out from her mouth without her brain's permission? She shouldn't be doing any of this anyways! Sara was starting to regret that she hadn't gone to the Glee Club meeting with Alexis and Haruhi.

"Really! Wow, it must be my lucky day!" Tamaki sat up straighter, staring intently at Sara. "Thanks. Dance… I guess all kinds…"

A laugh escaped from Sara before she could stop it. "All kinds! That's even more than I know myself!" She chuckled endlessly. "Let's just see what we end up with, alright?" Sara winked, picking up her duffel bag and standing up.

"Wait!" Tamaki reached out for Sara's arm, and, thankfully, didn't grasp it. She just walked off, calling behind her, "Meet me in the first practice room in Building One tomorrow at one-thirty."

In the auditorium…

"Okay, go sit!" Nate ushered Alexis to a seat in the auditorium from the stage. Now that they were alone in the auditorium, he was finally able to let himself go and tell her what he actually felt for her. She probably didn't think of him as more than a friend, though… but he still had to try, right?

Alexis giggled as she plopped down into a seat, her hair strewn around in a mess. "What is it? A new project?" She said it teasingly, like he was a little kid who wanted his soccer ball back.

Nate rushed back up to the stage, saying, "I guess you could say that." He turned to face her. "Anyways, I just wanted to…" He gulped, a bit nervous, with butterflies in his stomach. What if she rejected him? What if she thought he was being childish? "I just wanted to sing this song, and I wanted to see if you liked it or not." Now is sounded like he was just singing for fun. But the show had to go on, right? He snapped his fingers as a cue to the musicians in the background, and music started.

"L is for the way you look at me~" He began singing, dancing around with perfect ballet twirls and with the just right touch of jazz. Nate was about to go on to "O", when Alexis pitched in with her beautiful, elegant voice. "O is for the only one I see~" She got up and hopped onto the stage and Nate took her hand in his in the most formal way that he could manage as they both continued singing. Alexis was definitely as gorgeous as a goddess, Nate decided, moving on to "V". It was just like something out of that TV show—Glee, Nate remembered. He could watch that show until his eyes glazed over.

Alexis and Nate kept on singing and twirling around the stage, their voices in perfect in harmony. "Love was made for me and you~" They ended, coming to a stop. Then, they took a bow together.

Nate faced Alexis, taking her hands. "Alexis—"

"That," Alexis broke off, cracking her knuckles, "was a very good song!" She smiled at him, those electric blue eyes making Nate feel woozy. She was so breathtaking… Suddenly, a Girls' Generation song started playing, and Alexis took her iPhone out of her pocket. "Yebeoseyo?" Nate stifled a laugh; Alexis was obsessed with Korean so much that she even had to pick up the phone in Korean!

Her eyes glittered. "Jason! REALLY? YOU'RE HERE! Ohmigod, I'll meet you at the front entrance in,"—she checked her watch—"about ten minutes. Okay, bye~!"

Nate looked at the phone nervously. "Who was that?"

Alexis's eyes twinkled up at him as she hurried down the stage and ran to get her bag. "My, uh, friend Jason." Did he imagine it—but did a look of guilt just cross her face?

"Anyways," she continued, picking up her bag, "that was really fun, Nate. You should go sing that to your childhood sweetheart sometime. I can provide musicians if you want." Alexis faced him, smiling softly. "I know what's troubling you, Nate." She walked towards him and cupped his face in her hand.

"Y-you do?"

"Sure!" Alexis shook her head, her hand returning to her side, clutching her bag handle. "You're confused about love. It's alright, take it easy. I'll see you in Algebra, okay?" She walked off, a skip in her step, and Nate watched as the auditorium door closed behind her.

He could feel tears leaking out of his eyes, his voice cracking when he spoke.

"I already sang that song to my childhood sweetheart."