Sometimes People can Surprise You. [Part 2]
A/n: Posted are some songs that go with part 2.
The Only Exception .com/watch?v=wyZ39FtRFc8
Unthinkablle .com/watch?v=7mRyU87bCpY this is actually my friend singing so take a peak at it anyway =]
Part 2: Auditions
Receiving such intimate information about the Trio made Rachel more curious than ever. Tina in a way had spoken somewhat highly of them do to their history and it seemed as the day went on the more she heard of the Trio. She soon realized that the school revolved around the three girls and curiosity got the best of Rachel as she began to ask around about the three girls and discovered that everyone talked about them. Some spoke highly of the Trio, others not so much. But what Rachel didn't understand was why everyone cared so much. It appeared that everyone knew the Trio's business or at least to some extent. In a way Rachel felt bad for the Trio. They had lost someone really important to them and although it was quite a long time ago it was made apparent that all people cared about was that the three girls were now fair game. It was a challenge to the students of McKinley to try and sleep with the three girls and all of it was for bragging rights that they could bag the Trio. It was disgusting really. Rachel didn't understand how a school such as this could exist but then again, it was high school.
Regardless, the day continued on and soon Rachel found herself with a free period just before auditions for Glee.
'Only 45 minutes until the glee auditions, I must warm up," Rachel thought to herself as she walked the hallways of McKinley in search of the choir room. Within a manner of minutes she found herself standing in front of a very empty choir room.
Rachel sighed contentedly at the sight of the empty room and felt a twinge of excitement as she noticed a grand piano in the middle of the room waiting to be played. She quickly skipped over to the piano and sat down upon the bench. Rachel slowly ran her fingers along the keys and gave a small sigh.
"This is what makes it all worth it," Rachel thought as she began to play the keys. A melody soon began to fill the room and seeped into the hallway where a passing Quinn Fabray perked at the sudden melody. Quinn's curiosity got the best of her as she made her way back towards the choir room where the sound originated. Quinn peered inside and noticed a short brunette playing. 'It's new girl,' Quinn thought as she continued to watch the girl play and smiled lightly at the image of Rachel closing her eyes as played. 'She looks so serene,' Quinn thought as she observed Rachel stop and stretch slightly. Quinn quietly watched the girl as she began to play a new song and that's when she heard it. Rachel had begun to sing however, she didn't sing just any old song but she sang the song…and she sang it beautifully.
Quinn silently sighed to herself as she listened to the lyrics that flowed through Rachel's lips;
When I was younger,
I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to reassemble it
And my momma swore that
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love if it does not exist
But darling,
you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception.
I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof, it's not a dream,
oh You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
And I'm on my way to believing Oh,
and I'm on my way to believing
As the song came to a close Quinn found tears rolling down her cheeks. Surprised, Quinn quickly wiped away the tears with the back of her hand and felt her throat tighten. Unable to stand the pain a small sob escaped Quinn's throat and she hastily covered her mouth hoping she wasn't heard. But Rachel had heard it and it had caught her attention. Rachel immediately turned to the sudden intrusion and her eyes were met with lightly pink hazel eyes.
"Quinn?" Rachel questioned as Quinn's eyes fully connected with hers and grew large in surprise like a deer caught in the headlights. Rachel swiftly stood up and approached Quinn but was only met with a slammed door and a murmured "I'm sorry," as Quinn fled the room.
Stunned, Rachel sat back down in confusion as she contemplated what had just occurred. 'Was Quinn crying?' Rachel wondered but was suddenly interrupted as she heard the final bell ring indicating that the day was over and Glee auditions were about to commence. Rachel shook her head at her thoughts and refocused herself on her goal. "Time to show everyone who Rachel Berry is."
Glee auditions were entertaining to say the least. Apparently everyone but Rachel, were already members of the Glee club thus Rachel was the only one who was auditioning. Unfortunately for Rachel, Mr. Schuester, the Glee club director was unable to attend due to a mandatory faculty meeting but left the judgment to the other members of the glee club to make the decision.
Rachel sang "On my Own" and received a standing ovation, which was expected. What wasn't expected was the arrival of the Trio declaring that they would be auditioning for Glee club.
Tina's jaw dropped along with everyone else's in Glee except for Rachel. Rachel stared at everyone as they began to whisper in front of the Trio and wondered why there was such a commotion over this last minute audition.
"Listen Trio, we don't need you in this club," a girl named Mercedes Jones stated as she folded her arms across her chest and stepped up to face the three girls. Santana mimicked the girl's actions as she folded her arms and sent a deadly glare to the girl.
"If Quinn wants to join Glee Club then she gets it," Santana remarked as she took another step forward challenging Mercedes.
"We don't need you," Mercedes repeated as she took another step forward to match the Latina.
Santana opened her mouth to retaliate when she was interrupted by tiny brunette clearing her throat.
"Actually Mercedes that's not true. We indeed need the girls and I don't understand why everyone is making such a big deal that they're auditioning. Surely it doesn't hurt to add more members to the club. As it is we barely qualify for any competition and with only 9 members we're ineligible. But with Quinn, Brittany and Santana that will make us 12 and we'll qualify for Sectionals." Rachel stated as the Glee members stared at her unsure of what to say because what she said was indeed true. Since four of their Glee members graduated last year they were short members and could use all the members they could get.
"Are there still any objections to them auditioning?" Rachel stated the diva and leader in her taking over.
"Hell yes I do! These girls made everything difficult for the Glee club. I'll admit it wasn't bad when Ashley was here but the moment she was gone the whole high school turned on us and it became a living hell," Mercedes huffed as she glared at the Trio.
The Trio and Mercedes continued to glare at each other as Rachel stood between the two sides unsure of what to do. But confusion became evident on Rachel's face as the tension continued to rise and questions of who Ashley was began to surface on Rachel's expressions.
Tina met Rachel's stare and gave her a nod of confirmation. 'Oh it's her they're talking about,' Rachel thought as it all began to make sense.
"Listen Mercedes it wasn't us who told the others to have a free for all on your club," Quinn said calmly and continued to stare at Mercedes and slowly raised her eyebrow in her trademark glare. "Do you really think I would send others to mess with you guys especially after Ashley?"
Mercedes kept her mouth shut and just glared back before finally giving in and releasing a long sigh.
"OK, this is how it's going to be Quinn, we'll let you guys audition but there are no guarantees that you'll make it. I'm giving you this one shot because I know that's what Ashley would have wanted us to do."
Quinn nodded and glanced to Santana and Brittany who nodded in return. "Sounds fair. But we have one question, can we borrow someone to play the acoustic guitar?"
A few seconds of awkwardness passed in the air before Puck broke the silence and volunteered. "I'll do it," Puck answered as he got out of his seat and made his way towards the stage with the three girls.
After acquiring Puck the Trio swiftly made their way to the stage and stood in front of the mics that lay waiting to be used. Taking their places with Quinn in the middle, Brittany to her left and Santana to her right they gave each other one last look before signaling to Puck to begin.
Puck slowly plucked the strings into a rhythmic melody as Quinn took a deep breath and began to sing; "
Moment of honesty
Someone's gotta take the lead tonight
Whose it gonna be?
I'm gonna sit right here
And tell you all that comes to me
If you have something to say
You should say it right now
Rachel watched as Puck intervened and sang; "You should say it right now….You ready?" Quinn answered; "Yes," and began the
bridge as her eyes met Rachel's.
"You give me a feeling that I never felt before
And I deserve it, I think I deserve it
It's becoming something that's impossible to ignore
And I can't take it"
Rachel looked away from Quinn's stare as she heard all three voice unite in the chorus and all three eyes landed on her.
I was wondering maybe
Could I make you my baby
If we do the unthinkable would it make us look crazy
If you ask me I'm ready
(Santana: I'm ready, I'm ready)
If you ask me I'm ready
(Brittany: I'm ready, I'm ready)
Rachel did her best to avoid the girl's stare as she felt her cheeks warm with redness and felt not only three eyes on her but an additional 4th pair on her right side.
Tina leaned in close and whispered into her ear; "They're serenading you."
Rachel blushed an even deeper shade at the statement as Tina gave a laugh. "What did you do-do to them?"
"Nothing," Rachel whispered firmly.
"Well you must have done something if they're serenading you," Tina stated as she gave a small smile.
"I didn't do anything! I've only been here a day," Rachel now whispering in a hysterical manner.
"Ok, whatever you say," Tina said and laughed again as Rachel rolled her eyes and continued to watch the performance as she noticed that Brittany was now singing and her eyes were on Santana's and Quinn's.
"I know you once said to me
"This is exactly how it should feel when it's meant to be"
Time is only wasting so why wait for eventually?
If we gon' do something 'bout it
We should do it right now
(Quinn: We should do it right now)
Santana smiled at Brittany's line and joined her in signing.
You give me a feeling that I never felt before
And I deserve it, I know I deserve it
(Quinn: I deserve it, I know I deserve it. Let it go)
Its becoming something that's impossible to ignore
It's what we make it
(Quinn: It's what we make it)
I was wondering maybe
Could I make you my baby
If we do the unthinkable would it make us look crazy
Or would it be so beautiful either way I'm sayin'
If you ask me I'm ready
(Brittany: I'm ready I'm ready)
If you ask me I'm ready
(Quinn: I'm ready)
Santana: Yeah, sing...
All three girls grinned at each other as they belted out the last lines of the song and one by one met Rachel's eyes.
Why give up before we try
Feel the lows before the highs
Clip our wings before we fly away
I can't say I came prepared
I'm suspended in the air
Won't you come be in the sky with me
I was wondering maybe
Could I make you my baby
If we do the unthinkable would it make us look crazy
Or would it be so beautiful either way I'm sayin'
If you ask me I'm ready
(Quinn: I'm ready, I'm ready)
If you ask me I'm ready
(Brittany: I'm ready, I'm ready)
If you ask me I'm ready
(Santana: I'm ready, I'm ready)
If you ask me I'm ready
(Trio: I'm ready, I'm ready)
The girls finished their song as they let Puck play the last chords and smiled at one another.
"So are we in?" Santana questioned as she stared at Mercedes who glanced to the rest of the Glee club. Mercedes was met with many shrugs and neutral faces as she shook her head and sighed.
"Yes, you're in. Unfortunately for us you guys have more talent than just the Cheerios. Practice is every Tuesday and Thursday after last period and Rehearsals are on Friday." Mercedes commented as she gave one last look to the Trio on the stage before exiting the auditorium.
Rachel watched as everyone began to leave the auditorium with the exception of the Trio who were still on stage and Tina who lingered just before the door.
Rachel glanced to Tina who stood at the doors; "Like I said you should give them a chance, because they're obviously taking a chance on you," Tina said with a smile as she left the auditorium leaving the brunette alone with the three girls.
Rachel slowly approached the stage as the girls were still celebrating their acceptance into the club.
Brittany clapped happily as she gave both Quinn and Santana a hug and kiss on the lips. Rachel immediately looked away at the intimate scene and blushed. She slowly cleared her throat to cease the three girl's actions and make her presence known.
"Like what you see Berry?" Santana questioned as she raised an eyebrow at the brunette. "You're more than welcome to join us," she remarked and smirked.
"Thank you for the offer Santana but I'll politely decline," Rachel stated as she approached the front of the stage and stared up at the three girls. "I just wanted to offer my congratulations to you three and tell you what a great job you did, although you three were slightly off in your rhythm and timing in certain parts. But it's certainly nothing a few practices can't fix."
"Umm..thanks?" Quinn said as she took a step forward and bent down to look down at Rachel. Quinn stared silently at the brunette and swiftly leaned forward placing her lips against her earlobe. "You didn't do so bad yourself," Quinn breathed as she leaned back as quickly as she had arrived and physically saw Rachel shiver. Quinn smirked at the short brunette's reaction and stood up.
Rachel watched Quinn as she turned to the other two and nudged her head towards the stairs. "Lets go girls," Quinn said as she walked down the stairs with the other two Cheerios in tow. Rachel followed the three girls with her eyes until they reached the door and all three turned around to face her.
"Like we said Berry, you're more than welcomed to join," Santana stated and smirked as she made her way out the door. Rachel rolled her eyes once more and watched as the other two exited the room.
'"Make an impression. Check." Rachel said to herself as soon as the girls left her sight and made a mental note to put another gold star in her notebook.
'Join Santana, Brittany and Quinn?' Rachel thought to herself and smiled at the idea as she left the auditorium. "Perhaps."
a/n: I decided to make a banner just so you all can put a face on Ashley. If you've watched South of Nowhere you'll know who I'm taking about.
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