Disclaimer: I don't own Glee, if I did – Tina and Mike would break up :P

AN: Thank you to the-anachronism-kid for the first review! I'm glad you liked it. And, yes I know Mike is out of character, but that's the way it had to be for the story. But I did try to explain that he acts differently around her. This is how some people are when they are in love. And to Anonmous, thank you so much! Your review was really sweet. Sakurachanrach aw thank you! If you subscribe to me, you will automatically be told when I have uploaded a new chapter. And I'm sorry I took so long, a lot of things have been going on. Shanachan101 thank you, and yes I will keep it up ;) And I also want to thank everyone who subscribed to my story. I love you all, and sorry for talking too much :)

x Beth


Chapter 2: I don't know Finn…

A week had almost passed, and Bella had decided against Glee. It wasn't worth it; they were just a bunch of social rejects. She felt a bit bad, because she knew the club was going downhill. Mr Shue ditched the Glee Club, because his wife is pregnant, the rumour that was going around school was that, Mrs Shue wanted him to be an accountant, for more money. Glee needed more members, but Bella couldn't do it. She sighed when she saw Finn coming towards her. Bella shut her locker and walked away from him.

"Hey, Bella. Bella! Wait up!" Finn called, and Bella stopped for him reluctantly. She knew what he was going to ask even before he opened his mouth. And Bella knew her answer aswell.

"I just wanted to know if you'd like to join Glee?" Finn asked her, his hands in his pockets.

"Finn! I already told you my answer, why do you keep bugging me?" Bella groaned, annoyed.

"Because we need you, and you know that. You're an awesome singer Belle. You belong in New Directions." He smiled hopefully. Bella simply rolled her eyes at him.

"New Directions! Are you kidding me? That's your name? It is so lame." Bella laughed

"Bella come on. I know you, this is something you would normally love to do? What's wrong?" Finn asked, confused. Bella sighed, he really was an idiot.

"What do you mean what's wrong? I would become a loser, a social reject. Karofsky would slushy me, he wouldn't even care that I'm still a Cheerio or that Quinn's my big sister. I'd lose my popularity, and I can't let that happen." she said, shaking her head and backing away.

"Well you really are a selfish cow, aren't you?" Finn exclaimed. Shocked Bella turned around to face him.

"Excuse me?" She asked, a bit of anger in her voice.

"You don't want to lose your popularity; well these losers are really nice people. They don't deserve all the snarky remarks from you and your Cheerios. Artie maybe a dork, but he's really funny. Tina is amazing. Mercedes has an awesome attitude. Kurt is kind of girly, but he's cool. And Rachel is…well, Rachel. Look the point is, they would treat you better than any of your other friends. Please Belle, we need you." Finn smiled encouragingly

"I don't know Finn…" Bella said, looking towards the classroom door. "I have to get to Math" Finn grabbed her arm.

"Just promise me, you'll think about it." He begged slightly

"I promise. Can I go now?" Bella asked. He let go of her arm. "Thank you." And she left him staring after her in the hall way.


"Bella!" smiled Abbey. Darcey and Haley grinned and waved next to her. The Eys, as they are referred to, are Bella's best friends, but they are sheep and will do whatever she says.

"Hey Guys" Bella smiled and sat next to them. She loved the Eys a lot, but sometimes she wished they spoke their own minds, instead of hanging onto every word she said. "What do you guys think about Glee Club?"

"Why, what do you think about it?" asked Haley, as usual

"Guys" I complained, annoyed that they weren't answering me.

"Well, I mean I think it's okay, I guess. It looks really fun!" Darcey piped up, Abbey and Haley nodded in agreement. Bella smiled; of course she could count on these girls.

"We would have joined this year, because Mr Shuester is really cool, but we can't sing." added Abbey. "You should join though!"

"Yeah, Belle!" said Haley and Darcey in unison. I smiled especially at this, but it turned into a frown as the thought that had been clouding her mind, flooded her brain again.

"But, what about everyone else? What about Karofsky? I'd get slushied every day!" Bella exclaimed, frustrated

"Who cares what they think? You should be your own person." reasoned Darcey. This was funny, because Darcey is definitely not her own person.

"You'd be awesome, Belle. And you love dancing and singing!" added Abbey

"Yeah, and look on the bright side, maybe the slushy will be your favourite flavour!" grinned Haley. Bella laughed, the Eys had a pretty good argument. Maybe she should join.


Bella smiled, as she looked at the Glee sign-up sheet. She was just about to put her name down, when someone hugged her from behind. She laughed, startled by the sudden gesture.

"Christian!" Bella exclaimed happily. She loved it when he did that, it was a simple thing, but it made her feel loved. Bella turned around to face him.

"Hey Belle. What were you looking at?" He asked her, curious. Bella wondered if she should ask her boyfriend or not. It's not his decision, but it would make her feel better if he supported her.

"Do you think I should join?" she asked him hopefully, looking upwards into his face.

"Glee club?" Christian asked, surprised. He had always assumed that Bella had hated Glee, because of the way she treated the members. "Um, Sure I guess. If you want to." She smiled into his chest, and pulled away. "But maybe you shouldn't write your name on the sheet. Just tell Finn, and you should sit out the first performance. See how the school reacts, then you won't be affected if everyone turns on them again." What he said made sense, and she was happy he was accepting her interest, so she agreed to his idea.

"Thanks Christian." Bella said, he put his arm around her and lead her out the door and towards Quinn's car.

"No problem, babe. Am I going to see you tonight?" he asked her.

"Um, maybe tomorrow? My parents won't let me out tonight; apparently I'm in trouble, for some unknown reason. But they'll forget about it soon." Bella said.

"Okay, well I'll see you later. I love you Belle." Christian kissed her goodbye on the cheek.

"I love you too." Bella replied truthfully. Christian smiled, and walked away.


Bella sighed, what was taking her sister so long? Mike saw her from his own car, and smiled. He walked over to her, happy for the chance to annoy her.

"Bee! I am so happy that I get to see you one more time before I go home." He grinned. Bella rolled her eyes.

"What do you want Mike?" She asked, annoyed. Bella wasn't in the mood for him today. She just needed to get home and muster up the courage to call Finn. Mike looked concerned.

"Are you okay? Was it something I did?" He asked anxiously. She couldn't help but smile.

"No Mike." She laughed. Mike's face brightened at the sound of her laugh.

"Well, I know just what will cheer you up even more." Mike said happily "Bee, you are my rose. I am your tree…but our love can be our garden!"

"But Mike, you know I hate plants." She smiled back.

"Oh yeah. I forgot about that." He said his smile dropping. Bella saw Quinn hurrying towards the car.

"Sorry I'm late Belle, hi Mike." Quinn said, noticing the boy.

"Hey Quinnie" Mike smiled. "Bye Bee." He waved. She just nodded in acknowledgment. Quinn unlocked the car and drove them home.


Bella paced around her bedroom with her phone in her hand. On her seventh walk across the room, she tripped over her bed and she accidently pressed call on Finn's name. She sighed, why did her life always end up like this? But the deed was already done, so she put the phone to her ear just in time to hear Finn say hello.

"Finn? It's Belle" she said nervously.

"Hey Belle! Have you decided anything yet?" He asked, excitedly. Bella bit her lip,

"...Okay, I'll do it." She said it fast, to get it over and done with.

"Really?" He asked, surprised

"Yes. I want to be in New Directions." She said, relieved that she had finally said it.


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xx Beth