Normal POV

The sudden appearance of the glee club made me sick, and all I wanted was to run away. No one was supposed to hear me singing that, it was too personal. It was one of the ways I differed from my brother. While he was comfortable with singing in public and baring his soul essentially, I wasn't. I hated having people I didn't know hear me sing, because all I could feel was that they were judging me. Tearing me apart with their eyes. I couldn't handle it.

"That was great, Amaranth." Santana called out, walking down the aisle with a pretty blonde at her side, their pinkies linked.

"Thank you." I whispered, feeling like a caged animal. I didn't want to face them after they heard me sing. I wanted to go back to the Hummel's and bury my face in my new black and red zebra print pillows.

"That was really good, Amaranth." Said the blonde at Santana's side. She seemed a bit… dim, but lovable. "I'm Brittany. You sounded sad. Are you sad?"

Cue the lies. "What? No no, I'm fine." I reassured her softly, giving her a tiny smile.

"Oh, okay. Being sad is never fun. Next time you're sad you should talk to Santana. When I'm sad, Santana cheers me up with stories about happy unicorns." Brittany said, grinning. "They always make me feel better."

It surprised me that Santana, who seemed so stand-offish, would tell stories about unicorns. "Um, I'll keep that in mind, Brittany." I murmured, smiling at her kindly. She was really sweet, regardless of how clueless she seemed. "Well, I'll just get out of here so you guys can have your practice." I said, picking up my things and grabbing my iPod.

"Wait, wait! Mr. Schue called, striding down the aisle, joining Brittany and Santana. "Amaranth, would you consider joining glee club? You have an… amazing voice. We'd love you have you, right guys?" He said, turning to look at the group of people behind him. There were muttered noises of acceptance and a loud 'YEAH' from Finn. "Well?" Mr. Schue asked.

I shook my head vigorously. "I can't. I don't sing in front of people. I'm sorry, but I can't join glee." I turned and left the stage, but stopped just outside the auditorium when a soft hand touched my shoulder.

"Amaranth, wait." It was Brittany. I turned to face her, biting my lip. "Why don't you like singing in front people?"

I sighed, trying to figure out how to explain without confusing her. "I don't like being the center of attention."

"But if you join glee, you won't be. You can sing in the back." Brit said. "I'll sing in back with you. Please please join glee. You have such a pretty voice. Santana says having a pretty voice means that your special."

I frowned a bit. I really didn't want to be in glee, but at the same time I didn't want to disappoint Brittany. "It's not that simple, Brit." I tried, hoping that she'd just accept it and let me leave.

She tilted her head to the side, looking like an adorable confused puppy. "Why?"

I breathed slowly through my nose, knowing I was fighting a losing battle. "Nevermind, Brit. I'll join glee club." I said. At least I could make some friends there, I hoped. The two of us turned and walked back into the auditorium. Some brunette chick and a black girl were onstage, getting ready to sing, so we hurried, taking the two seats between Santana and a girl named Tina, who'd been in my History class. I'd met almost all of the people in the club, thanks to Finn, save for the two on stage and a bitchy-looking blonde girl in the front.

"Glad to have you, Amaranth." Mr. Schue said, smiling at me before signaling to the two to begin.

Here's the third chapter! It's kind of short, but that was the best place cut off. :D

Elena Bearysmart - Here's the Brittany I promised!

lilmissgleek - Glad you like it!