Hey everybody,
Sorry it's been a few dayssince I updated this. Just a WARNING I have exams all next week so I don't know when the next chapter will be posted but I will try not to take to long. I apologize in advance for the wait though.
I'm really sorry to all Finchel fans because there hasn't been alot of Finchle scenes but hopefully you guys like Kyle too. I'm sorta leaning towards Kychel because I think i'm actually falling in love with Kyle myself :) But I'm still not 100% sure yet.
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The next few days had been a blur for Rachel. Neither her nor Kyle had been slushied since the glee incident or the 'glincident' as Kyle jokingly called it. Also, Finn had actually started saying 'hello' and 'good morning' to her in the morning which is progress. The strangest thing tough was that no one from the glee club had talked to her since the 'glincident' apart from Kyle. Kyle thinks that maybe their planning an 'I'm sorry'song or something but Rachel isn't too sure. She wants to believe that her fellow glee club members actually got something from Kyle's speech but a part of her is afraid that everything will go back to normal.
So when she walks into glee Friday afternoon with Kyle next to her, she doesn't know what to expect. So when she walks in to see everyone in their usual seats, talking amongst themselves like always, she doesn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved.
Kyle clears his throat to signal their entrance and everyone looks towards them. Surprisingly, it's Tina who speaks first.
"Hey Rachel, ready for your performance?"
Rachel is can't seem to put together a sentence for once, "I…Uhm…" Luckily, Kyle shares her confusion except his tongue doesn't seem to be in a giant knot.
"That's it?" Kyle asks the room, "that's all you have to say? After everything you guys said the other day?"
"Look," Mercedes starts standing up from her seat, "after you guys left, Mr. Shue had a long talk with us and we feel really bad. So originally, we all started thinking of an 'I'm sorry' mash up to perform to you, but then Finn spoke up."
Rachel's vision shifts and she turns to her ex-boyfriend who's giving her that half smile that always makes her melt. She turns back to Mercedes.
"He told us that it wasn't fair, that after the song we would just continue to treat you horribly and that it wasn't enough." Mercedes shares nods with the rest of the club, and Artie continues "so we agreed that we were going to change our attitude towards you for the better."
Rachel smiles at the kids but Kyle doesn't seem to convinced, "everyone?" he asks, Rachel's smile fades as her eyes meet the ones of the three cheerleaders in the back row.
Santana sighs, "look Berry, this doesn't mean that we're going to be your best friends or convert to Judaism or anything, and we're probably still going to ignore you most of the time but I guess we can tone it down in glee." She looks to Quinn who gives a nod of her head, then she turns to Brittany who just seems to be staring at nothing.
"Brit?" Santana waves her hand in front of the cheerleader.
"I don't know what we're talking about but I agree with Artie." Everyone gives her questioning glances and Artie just smiles happily at his girlfriend.
"I really do appreciate this guys," Rachel finally speaks, "and in return I will try to be less…bossy. And hopefully new friendships can be formed."
She smiles at everyone and they actually smile back, well, except fro Santana and Quinn who just go back to talking with each other.
Suddenly Mr. Shue walks in, "sorry I'm late guys," he notices Rachel, "Rachel, is everything ok here?"
"Yes Mr. Shuester everything is great," she say with a smile and a nod, then she leans in closer to him so the club doesn't hear, "thank you Mr. Shuester." He nods back to her.
"Well now that everything's cool," Puck says and turns to Rachel with a small smile, "you had a song to perform Jew Buddy."
Rachel smiles, "you know Kyle is Jewish too." Puck looks towards the boy and stares at him for a while.
"Should have guessed with that nose, high five dude," Kyle laughs and leans between Tina and Mike to give the Mohawk boy a high five. "Looks like I have some competition to be the Jew king and to win the queen." He looks towards Rachel with a smirk, "although looks like you're ahead of me." Rachel blushes.
"I think you should start your song Rachel," Finn suddenly states, sounding irritated.
Rachel nods and Kyle gives her a thumbs up before taking his seat in the front row. Rachel gives the music to the band and moves back to the front of the room. She notices the recognition in all the girls and some of the boys faces as they realize what song she is doing from the music. She begins.
(Breakaway/Kelly Clarkson)
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Rachel takes a deep breath and starts the lyrics.
Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreamin' of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray
Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed I could breakaway
She closes her eyes as she sings with all the passion she can find in herself.
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Some off the kids start swaying with the music and Rachel's eyes find Kyle's who's smiling proudly at her and she smiles.
Da da da'd da da
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Her eyes find Finn's, he isn't smiling and his eyes are looking at the ground but she can tell he's listening proudly. She begins the next verse.
Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jetplane, far away
And breakaway
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
I won't forget all the ones that I love
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Rachel closes her eyes again to dig up more passion for this next part.
Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging round revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me
But, gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, breakaway
She opens her eyes to find more mesmerized and proud faces starring back at her and she feels tears in her eyes.
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye, gotta
Take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And breakaway
Breakaway
Breakaway...
Rachel's voice fades off and the whole club, even Santana and Quinn, start clapping wildly. Some people even stand up and holler for her. She even thinks she sees tears in a few of their eyes that match her own. She has never felt this good after a glee performance and it just makes her love it even more.
Mr. Shue makes his way to the front of the class and smiles at her, "That was amazing Rachel, we defiantly have to find a way to incorporate that into our regionals set list." Rachel smiles and goes to sit down next to Kyle.
He leans over to her to whisper, "that was beautiful."
Rachel blushes, "thank you."
The rest of glee club goes on happily as Mr. Shue let's everyone have the rest off the time to do what they want. Puck grabs his guitar and he club starts jamming random songs and dancing around. After a lot of fun, Rachel sit's down and talks a bit more with Tina and Mercedes. She looks to the front of the room to see Kyle, Mike and Sam sharing dance moves while Puck plays the guitar, Finn the drums, Artie the bass and the cheerios dance around and sing the harmony.
When Mr. Shue dismisses them, Rachel decides that this has been the best glee class ever. Kyle is waiting for her at the door and he's talking to Sam and Mike. Rachel smiles at the fact that he's making friends and turns to Finn who is gathering some books.
She slowly approaches him after she gathers her own books, "thank you."
He looks up at her, confusingly so she adds, "for what you said to the club. I appreciate it."
He gives her a shrug," no problem." After some silence, she turns to leave, "Rachel," she turns around, "you did a really good job today."
She smiles, "thank you." She then heads to where Kyle is waving to Mike and Sam who exit the room and when he sees her, he greets her with a smile.
"Hey raspberry, ready to go?" she nods and they leave. They drive home while singing along to the radio that is playing old classic hits like 'Yellow Submarine' from the Beatles. She's laughing at Kyle singing along to 'Soulja boy' when he pulls up to her house.
"I'll pick you up at seven?" he asks her and she nods with a smile. They say their goodbyes and she walks into her house.
She stays still, leaning on her door for a while as she ponders the day she's had. She concludes that it has been the best day she's had in a while. She smiles before realizing her predicament. She has a date tonight! Suddenly she doesn't know what to wear and she's freaking out.
She goes through her closet 13 times before pulling out the big guns. She pulls out her phone.
Date tonight. Nothing to wear! HELP! -Rachel-
She only has to wait 20 seconds before getting a reply.
B there in 5. -Kurt-
Kurt rings the doorbell 4 minutes later holding a bag of makeup and several dresses with matching shoes. She quickly grabs some of the stuff and they head upstairs.
She's surprised that he doesn't ask about the date all he asks is, "when will he be here?"
"seven," she replies and he let's out a nervous squeak and hands her a dress to try on. After about half an hour, they finally decide on a short soft yellow dress that is strapless on one side and has a bit of silver on the waist. Kurt gives her some silver shoes to match and they move on to makeup.
It's when he is straightening her hair that he asks, "so your date? It's with Kyle Witmen right?"
"How do you know about him?" Rachel looks at him confusingly in the mirror.
"Finn told me."
Rachel bites her lip, she didn't want to bring Finn into conversation, especially with his brother in law.
"I'm sorry," she tells him.
"For what? Finn?" she sees her nod from in the mirror and shakes his head, "don't be silly Rachel, I'm glad you moved on. Although I thought you guys where great together, well not a first because of the whole crush thing, but still. I didn't expect you to be sulking after him forever." He pauses before adding, "Kyle? Is he nice?"
"Yes," she answers without hesitation.
"And you really like him?"
This time she takes a deep breath before answering, "I think I really do Kurt."
He smiles at her, "then that's all that matters," he says and continues with her makeup.
It's already 6:50 when they finish and Rachel is frantic with getting Kurt out of the house before Kyle get's here. He let's her keep the dresses and shoes saying to keep them as a birthday present for all the times he didn't give her one. He gathers his makeup and gives her a hug and a 'have fun' before leaving.
Five minutes later, Kyle arrives and Rachel opens the door with a smile. He is wearing a blue dress shirt and some nice dark blue dress pants.
"You look beautiful," he tellss her and she blushes.
"Thank you, you look great as well."
They head to the car and Kyle opens the door for her, like he always does, but this time it seems more…romantic. On the way there, Rachel sends a quick text.
Thank you -Rachel-
Np. Go charm the pants off your date. -Kurt-
They get to Breadsticks and Kyle tells the lady about their reservation. He smiles at her and pulls out her chair for her before taking his own seat across from her.
"So has glee always been that fun?"
She smiles at him, "That was one of the best times I've ever had in that club and I have you to thank for it. If you hadn't stood up for me, this never would have happened."
"Glad I could help raspberry." They smile at each other and Kyle's phone starts to ring. He turns it off politely but it rings again and she nods for him to take it.
"It might be important," she tells him and he answers the call.
"What? But I thought-" she hears and casually sips her water while listening to Kyle speak to whomever is on the other line.
"But I-" he stops, she guesses he got interrupted and she grows more curious. He sighs, "hold on," he put's the phone to his chest. She looks at him with concern and he gives her an apologetic smile, "I'll be right back ok?" She nods and he leaves the table.
She wonders what the call is about. Is someone hurt? Who is it? Is it someone I know? The questions are put on pause and Kyle returns to the table. His eyes are sad and disappointed as he stands there, he doesn't even sit back down.
He let's out a sigh as he speaks, "I'm so sorry Rachel."
Dun dun duuuuunnnn...Ahhh! What's gonna happen?
If anyone didn't know, the song Rachel sang is, like it says, 'Breakaway' By Kelly Clarkson. It is a beautiful song that I am completly in love with so I really suggest you listen to it if you haven't already.
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