Win You Over Chapter 6: Miserable Love, a glee fanfic

Miserable Love.

When Santana saw Rachel at school the next day, she recognized the sunglasses she was wearing as the 'cover-the-bruise-that-Caleigh-made' sunglasses – meaning, that the make-up Rachel had applied wasn't enough. But what pissed Santana off the most was that Rachel wanted to cover them up in the first place. She stuck by Rachel's side for their first and second periods and during lunch, but since their next class together wasn't until their seventh period, Rachel was with Quinn and Mercedes.

It wasn't until the day she saved Quinn from Sam that Quinn had taken the empty seat next to Rachel during their third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and even seventh periods – where Santana would normally sit. But because her new best friend knew how Rachel felt about Quinn, she didn't have any objections.

Rachel and Santana were currently sitting in their seventh period class, both trying to hold in their excitement for Glee club and texting Kurt and Blaine back and forth. Quinn found it strange that Rachel was more… jumpy than usual, and not paying attention in class. She wasn't the only one that noticed how deeply Santana was breathing as an attempt to calm herself down and Rachel's twitchy foot, as they both stared at the clock and their phones.

Suddenly, a faint vibration from two phones in that class was heard, and as Rachel and Santana opened the messages, they looked up and smiled at each other.

"We're waiting backstage in the auditorium." – K

The last bell of the day rang out, echoing through the halls of William McKinley High School.

"So what's with the shades, Rae?" Quinn asked, as she waited in the choir room with Rachel. Santana went to find Brittany.

"Nothing. I didn't get enough sleep." Rachel replied, shrugging her shoulders lightly.

"Oh. Well," Quinn started before leaning in slightly, so her lips were close enough for her breath to hit Rachel's ear, "I kinda miss looking into your eyes."

Rachel could have sworn her heart stopped. She looked over at Quinn, whose face was an inch away from her own, and smiling the sweetest smile Rachel had ever seen. They stared into each other's eyes for what seemed like an eternity, until Santana, Brittany, Artie, Mercedes, Tina, Mike, and Lauren walked in,

"Awww! Look, San! Don't they seem like they would make the greatest couple ever?" Brittany asked, loudly. Loud enough for Rachel and Quinn to snap out of their trances and jump right out of their seats.

"Babe, it couldn't happen because Quinn's straight. She doesn't like dykes. And, Rachel is –"

"Is what, Whee—Artie?" Santana hissed.

"She's a …you know…Since she likes girls."

"What gives you the right to judge people and call people derogatory names? Yeah, I know I've teased Rachel for the entire time I've known her, but now she's one of my best friends. So if I ever hear you say that word ever you'll regret it." Santana replied, calmly as linked her pinky with Brittany and made their way to sit beside Rachel. Brittany gave her boyfriend a 'You're and idiot' look.

During the next five minutes, Caleigh had walked in with Sam, Finn, and Puck. Followed by Mr. Schuester. Thankfully, both seats next to Quinn and Rachel were occupied by each other on one side, Santana on Rachel's other side and Mercedes on Quinn's.

"Hey guys, so I understand that Caleigh – the newest edition to the New Directions has a song prepared for today with Sam, Puck, and Finn. So give Caleigh an encouraging welcome, since it's her first performance for us." Mr. Schuester said, as he shot Rachel a pleading look and the rest of the club, except Santana and Rachel, applauded the newest member.

As Caleigh stood at the front of the band with the mic, with an electric guitar strapped to her front; Finn sat behind the drumset; Puck had a bass guitar strapped to himself; and Sam stood behind the keyboard.

[Caleigh]

I cry myself to sleep again tonight
'Cause I cannot hold you tight
I wish I could see you again tomorrow
To take all this sorrow, sorrow
I'm hollow

[Sam and Caleigh]

When I touch you
Can you feel it
When I need you
Can you give it
When I look in your eyes
Can you see me
When I fall, fall
Will you catch me, catch me, catch me

[Sam and Caleigh]

Misery is what I feel
When you're not around
So I can't heal
Misery is what I feel
Is what I feel [Repeat]
These tears on my face
Are for you
I wish that I could hold you
Touch you, feel you
My heart is bleeding Can't you see
I wish that you could hold me
Touch me, feel me

When Rachel recognized the song that was being played, she balled her fists at her side, before getting her cell phone out and sending out a text message,

Misery by the Moffatts. That's the song she, Sam, Finn, and Puck are playing right now. Sam's staring at Quinn like he didn't do anything wrong. Like he ALMOST didn't rape her. Caleigh's being an idiot. I wanna smash that guitar on her face. – R

[All]

Rachel glanced over at Quinn, who had a sympathetic smile on her face, as Sam sang to her. Suddenly, someone was gripping her hand. She looked beside her and it was Santana. Clearly she was pissed off too.

Yeah, I know. S just texted me. Meet us with glee club when they're done. – K

The room erupted with applause.

"Wow! Great job, guys and girl! That was amazing! But, I want to see if anybody else can one up you guys. Any takers?" Mr. Schue challenged. Rachel and Santana shot up from their seats.

"Us." They said simultaneously,

"Actually, Rachel has a surprise performance for you all in the auditorium. So let's go?"

When their director gave them permission to head towards the auditorium, Rachel took off running – as a way to not confront Caleigh. Meanwhile, Santana and Brittany linked arms with Quinn – to keep her away from Sam. When Santana saw the scowls on Sam's and Caleigh's faces, she smiled.

Upon arrival, the glee club sat down in their seats as they observed Rachel sitting on the stage, dangling her feet, as she waited. When she spotted Caleigh, Rachel smiled,

"Hey, Leigh? I need your help with this performance."

Caleigh smiled and ran towards Rachel,

"Anything for you, Babe."

"Kay, well could you sit down on the chair over there?"

"Sure?"

When Caleigh sat down, the boys in familiar uniforms came out with rope and tied her to the chair. Kurt and Blaine came out when the beat started to play,

"Leigh, I loved you. So much I thought I would die without you. But I will always hate you more."

The Warblers began to sing the backup for the song, "Victim of Love" by Cash Cash.

(Blaine)
Victim of Love
Victim of Love

(Rachel and Blaine)

I'm just victim trying to set myself free, but it's so hard to see you ain't right for me
My friends all hate you but i still disagree
Hey Hey
The way you dance on me it makes it hard to see it
Is me loving you such a crime?
You keep my blood rushing all of the time

(Blaine and Rachel at the same time)
I'm going out of my mind, I'm a victim of love
Got me tied up in knots, someone please call the cops
I said I can't walk away 'cuz I can't get enough
I'm just a tied down, bruised up, victim of love

I'm going out of my mind, 'cuz I can't shake your love
My heart got lost in your sheets, bumping hard to the beat
I said I can't walk away 'cuz i can't get enough
I'm just a tied down, bruised up, victim of love

(Rachel)

You always kick me when I'm down on my knees, 'cuz girl you're cold as ice, should've took my friends' advice
My friends all tell me you've been cheating on me, but it's so hard to see, you're no good for me
Is me loving you such a crime?
You keep my blood rushing all of the time

I can't believe I've been wasting my time
I think the sex must have made me go blind

Come on, Come on, Come on

I can't shake this

Come on, Come on, Come on

a little help now,

The glee club had no idea whether to applaud or not. It was obvious the song had a secret meaning. But nobody except for Santana knew what it was.

"You guys remember the Warblers, right? Well, Caleigh knows Blaine and Kurt. Since they were the ones that – " "She's lying! She's just a stupid liar!" Caleigh exclaims, as Rachel cues Blaine and Kurt to untie her. As soon as she's loose, she stomps right up to Rachel.

"What's wrong with you?"

"I could ask you the same thing. I could tell Jesse, or better yet, Sam. Since you all are –"

"Would you just shut the fuck up?" Caleigh yelled, as she backhanded Rachel – making her sunglasses fly off her face. Rachel was on the floor, when she heard Santana.

"Oh hells no. You did not just hit Rachel in front of 14 witnesses!" Santana ran down toward the stage.

"San, no. Not worth it!" Rachel replied, as she jumped up.

"C'mon Leigh. You can do better than that. I know you can." Everybody gasped when they saw the dark bruise on the side of Rachel's face.

Caleigh clenched her fists and threw a punch, but Rachel dodged it and tripped Caleigh.

"Hey, Caleigh! We have a surprise for you and Sammy boy over there." Blaine called out, as Jesse St. James, himself came out from backstage.

"Mr. Shuester, I have to apologize for Sam and Caleigh's behavior while in Glee club. I've already made a call to our parents and they're being sent to – "

"Hoooolllldddd up. Did you say 'our parents' ?" Mercedes asked,

"Well, yes. Caleigh Adams and Samuel Evans, are in fact my half sister and half brother. But, as I was saying, they're being sent to Military school."

He faced Rachel, "Hey, I'm sorry for not believing you before. I didn't know Caleigh would ever hurt you. I'm sorry for hurting you too."

"It's okay. Thank you, Jesse."

Jesse jumped off the stage and made his way toward Sam and Quinn, "Quinn I'm sorry that my brother is a complete caveman. You didn't deserve to be hurt like that. Come on Sam. You like hitting girls so much huh? Let's see how well you take punches from the same gender as you, asshole. I hate that you're my brother." Jesse spat, as he grabbed Sam by the shirt and tossed him down the stairs.

Rachel jumped when she heard Caleigh's harsh whisper in her ear,

"I fucking loved you. Nobody will ever love you like I did. I wish you were dead."

Before Rachel could turn around, Caleigh plunged her self-defense knife into Rachel's back and walked away.

Rachel fell onto her knees as Caleigh jumped off the stage.

The sight of her glee club was the last thing she saw before a shriek echoed throughout the auditorium.