Next 2 You
After Rachel's slight breakdown in the bathroom, she promised herself she'd never put herself through that again. It honestly broke her heart that Quinn was with, of the people in the world, Finn Hudson; but she couldn't bring herself to give up on the blonde. Santana, as well as her own fathers, had told her that Quinn spent every night next to her when she was in the hospital. Then, there were those dreams that seemed too real. She still remembered the softness of Quinn's skin and how the way they kissed made her feel like… She was flying. Suddenly an idea struck her. Quinn Fabray likes jocks that have some kind of musical talent. Rachel smirked to herself, 'I can totally do that.'
The next day, Rachel made her way into Emma Pillsbury's office; the red head looked up from her paperwork and smiled,
"Hello, Rachel. What can I do for you today?"
"Hi, Ms. Pillsbury. I was wondering if I could try out for the Varsity Rugby team." Rachel asked, with a glint in her eye.
What most people didn't know about Ms. Pillsbury – aside from her insane OCD tendencies, was that she coached the Girls Varsity Rugby team to take her mind off of her crazy. Counseling and coaching were what eased her mind. By the end of the week Rachel had balanced being on the rugby team, glee club, homework, and family time – all at the same time. Rachel prided the fact that nobody knew who the new Captain of the Rugby team was. She didn't even bother to tell Santana, Brittany, or Kurt. But Blaine and her cousins…They all obviously knew. Blaine had been the most observant friend she'd ever had.
Rachel currently found herself staring into her locker concentrating on her plan on winning Quinn's heart, she didn't even notice Santana, Brittany, Tina, and Mercedes beside her.
"Rachel!" Brittany exclaimed, and before the diva could have time to draw in a breath she was engulfed in one of Brittany's super hugs.
"Hi…Brittany…Can't…Breathe…?" Rachel strangled out, before Santana loosened her girlfriends' grip on her best friend.
"Whoo thanks. What's up, sexy mamas?" Rachel asked, with a smirk.
"Whoa," Mercedes and Tina replied at the same time,
Rachel raised an eyebrow at the two,
"You just sounded like Puck just now." Santana explained,
Rachel cleared her throat, 'Whoops, wrong crowd.' She thought to herself.
"Sorry, I meant what's going on?"
But before any of the four girls could get a word out, Trina and Frankie from the Rugby team approached her.
"Hey, Rae Rae! You coming to practice today? Can't practice without our Captain, girlie!" Frankie asked, not even glancing over at the other girls.
"Shit, that's today? Can't, I have Glee today." Rachel replied,
"Aww, why don't you ditch that club? Rugby's so much more fun!' Trina replied,
"Nahh, yo. Rugby and Glee are like perfect for me. No worries though, yeah? I'll be there but I'll be late." Rachel answered, giving both girls a wink.
"Awesome! Okay, well, Coach wanted us to give you this." Frankie replied, as she handed Rachel a letterman jacket.
"Err, thank you!" Rachel said, awkwardly.
"See ya later, Sweetie." Trina and Frankie said, as they began walking away.
"Holy shit." Santana said, as she continued staring at the jacket.
"Okay, I know that was weird. I'm sorry! I just… "
"You're a popular jock now?" Tina asked,
"Never thought I'd see the day. Rachel Berry, a Rugby jock." Mercedes replied, with a smirk.
"Quinn is going to love this!" Brittany exclaimed, excitedly.
"Please, don't tell anybody." Rachel whispered.
Suddenly the morning announcements were on, by an unknown speaker.
"First things first, A congratulations to the girls' Varsity Rugby team for gaining their first win, thank to their new Captain….Rachel Berry…? Wait, Rachel Berry plays rugby? Huh. That's something you don't see everyday. But, I guess we'll have to since they have their second game next week! Go McKinley Lions!"
"Too late?" Brittany offered with a comforting smile, as Rachel gave out a heavy sigh and slowly began banging her head against the lockers.
After the announcement, every class that Rachel had, everybody kept staring at her.
'Wow, she's suddenly so much more …hotter.'
'First she gets stabbed and survives. Now she's on a sports team? That must have been some coma.'
'I should ask her out.'
Rachel almost started laughing.
But it was when she arrived at the choir room, the room that was full of excitement suddenly became silent. She felt all of them staring at her. She was still standing at the doorway by the time her cousins came in.
"Rae, this is the second time you've rendered them speechless." Jessie replied, as she entered the choir room.
Mr. Shuester came in and gave Rachel a smile,
"Congrats on the win, Rachel! Although, I think it came to us as a surprise, considering we didn't know you played sports?"
"Rugby? That's like football, but for girls." Puck inquired,
"It's still dangerous." Quinn replied, with a concerned look on her face.
"Erm, I joined last week. Turns out, rugby is like my secret …talent, I suppose." Rachel replied, before she continued,
"Mr. Schue there's a song I'd like to perform with my cousin, Jonathan, if that's alright with you."
"Sure, Rachel! Go ahead!" Mr. Schuester replied, enthusiastically.
"Thanks. "
Justine, Jessie, and DJ grabbed their designated instruments and began playing the rhythm to, Next 2 You by Chris Brown and Justin Bieber.
(Rachel, Jonathan, Both)
You've got that smile
That only heaven can make
I pray to god everyday
That you keep that smile
(Yeah)
You are my dream (you are my dream)
There's not a thing I won't do
I'll give my life up for you
Cuz you are my dream
And baby everything that I have is yours
You will never go cold or hungry
I'll be there when you're insecure
Let you know that you're always lovely girl
Cuz you are the only thing that I got right now
One day when the sky is falling
I'll be standing right next to you (right next to you)
Nothing will ever come between us
Cuz I'll be standing right next to you (right next to you)
You have my child
You would make my life complete
Just to have your eyes on a little me
That'd be mine forever
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Baby everything that I have is yours
You will never go cold or hungry
I'll be there when you're insecure
Let you know that you're always lovely girl
Cuz you are the only thing that I got right now
One day when the sky is falling
I'll be standing right next to you (right next to you)
Nothing will ever come between us
I'll be standing right next to you (right next to you)
Made for one another
Me and you ( and you and you and you)
And I have no fear
And we will make it through
One day when the sky is falling
I'll be standing right next to you
One day when the sky is falling
I'll be standing right next to you (right next to you)
Nothing will ever come between us
I'll be standing right next to you (right next to you)
Stand by my side (side, side)
When the sky, falls, down
I'll be there, I'll be there
You've got that smile
That only heaven can make
I pray to God everyday
To keep you forever
By the end of the song, Rachel is sitting in the empty seat next to Quinn staring into each other's eyes, as the rest of the class applauds. All except for Finn and Artie, who were giving each other a look that said, "This has to end."
There was no way in Dante's seven circle of hell that Finn Hudson was going to allow his girlfriend to dump him for…a girl. A girl that happens to be Rachel Berry. The girl that was at the bottom of the social ladder.