Chapter 7: Chicago in London
Before going to bed on Wednesday, Mr Shue told the kids that he would allow them extra time to get ready in the morning; they wouldn't be leaving the hotel until 10am, as opposed to the previous two days when they left at 9. The majority of the glee clubbers went down to breakfast still dressed in their pyjamas. Kurt was sat next to Mercedes complaining that his legs hurt, whilst she rubbed her eyes trying to wake up a bit. The main topic of conversation that morning was about how Lauren had dumped Puck the previous night. Apparently he just wasn't badass enough for her. Puck was sat next to Rachel at breakfast, and as they could hear the other members of the club whispering, she placed a reassuring hand on his arm. The whispering soon came to an end when an extremely exhausted looking Quinn Fabray made her way into the breakfast room.
Mr Shue: Quinn, you look exhausted, didn't you sleep well
Quinn: No, I did not, Brittany kept me awake with her constant sleep talking, and then there was the time when she and Santana…
Kurt: woah, we do not need to hear what you're are about to say
Mercedes: Where are the other two anyway? It's not like Santana to skip her morning coffee
Quinn: oh, I left them in bed, trying to wake Santana is like trying to wake a sleeping lion, something you do NOT want to attempt, unless you want to get your head bitten off
There was a giggle from the others, who then turned their attention back to eating their breakfast. After they had finished eating, Mr Shue explained to them what they were going to be doing for the rest of the week.
Mr Shue: as I'm sure you all remember, tonight we are going to see Chicago. So, I thought this morning we will all take a trip to madame tussauds, the wax museum. This afternoon we will spend our time at Covent a gardens that is close to the show, so it won't take long to get there. Tomorrow we are going to go to Buckingham palace and the tower of London, and then I'm leaving the weekend for you to do what you want. I do have some suggestions, but you can just ask me later. See you back here in an hour, don't be late.
By this time, most of the kids had woken up a little, considering they had breakfast in them. Puck held back a little to talk to Rachel, whilst the others made their way to their rooms to get ready.
Rachel: you can always talk to me Noah
Puck: Thanks Rachel, I might take you up on that later, I just wanted to say thank you for not whispering about me like the others did earlier
Rachel: well, I don't see any reason to whisper, and I consider you a good friend
Puck: we should go get ready, I'm sure you have a morning routine or something you need to get on with
Rachel: actually, all I need to do is brush my teeth, I've been up for hours already. But I guess I should go and make sure that the others are getting ready. Lauren has a habit of getting back into bed after breakfast.
Quinn made her way back towards her room, opening the door quietly so not to wake the sleeping girls inside. On opening the door she was met with the sight of Santana lying flat on the bed, completely naked with Brittany's head between her spread legs. Quinn just completely ignored them, muttering something under her breath about can't they ever give it a rest and making her way in to the bathroom. She stood looking at her reflection in the mirror, scrutinizing the reflection staring back at her. Due to lack of sleep she had heavy bags under her eyes, and her hair was a complete mess. She could hear heavy panting, and moans coming from the other room. Quinn sighed a little, and began to collect her wash things.
San: oh god, Britt!
Britt: mmm
San: m…more…BRITT
Once Quinn had found all of her wash things, she picked up some clothes that were lying on the floor just outside the bathroom, and made her way down the hallway to the other girl's room. Leaving behind Brittany, and Santana who was clearly very close to her orgasm, if her breathing was anything to go by.
Quinn padded her way across the soft carpet towards the girl's bedroom. After tapping softly on the door she was met by Rachel, with a slightly confused look on her face:
Rachel: Quinn, what are yo..
Quinn: I'm using your room to get ready ok, Santana and Brittany are, how I shall put this, a little distracted from the task of getting dressed…
Rachel: you mean they a..
Quinn: Yes man hands, they are having sex, noisy sex, and I don't really want to get ready whilst listening to that whilst also staying in the bathroom so I don't have to witness it
Rachel: well, come on in, we are all done in the bathroom, so if you need to shower or anything, feel free to use my shampoo
Quinn: its ok, I'll just wash my teeth, get dressed and put some make up, but thanks any way Berry
Rachel: it's no problem at all; I can imagine it would be awkward trying to get ready with that going on in the same room
Quinn: yeah, well, it's not as if I haven't walked in on them before, but y'know I didn't really want to have to get ready listening to it
Rachel: you don't need to explain. Maybe you should talk to Mr Shue about getting another room or something
Quinn: I don't think we can afford another one, I definitely can't
Once Quinn was in the room the girls spent about 45 minutes scurrying around the room getting ready for their day out. They had to dress smart because they wouldn't get chance to change before going to the show.
The boys didn't take long getting ready, and waited for the girls to arrive in the lobby. Kurt joined the girls in getting ready once he was dressed.
Meanwhile Santana and Brittany were lying together on the bed, whilst Santana came down from her orgasm. Brittany had her head on her chest and was tracing shapes across Santana's perfect abs. As they lay there in silence, Santana tried to focus her mind on what her girlfriends hand was doing and could just about make out the shape of a heart.
Britt: San, what time are we meant to go out today?
San: Shit, we've got like, 10 minutes to get ready! Hurry up!
Brittany just smiled up at the panicky Latina, before gracefully sliding off the bed to get dressed. They made it to the lobby with just a minute to spare. Although they were dressed it was clear to the others that they had only just managed it, as they weren't dressed to perfection like they usual were. Brittany was wearing what could only be described as a mismatched outfit, something that could easily have been picked by a toddler.
/ madame tussauds
Everybody was excited to visit the famous wax museum. Unlike the other attractions they visited, they decided to stay together as a big group as they made their way around, looking at the realistic looking figures.
The boys seemed most interested in the sports figures. When stood in front of the figure of Muhammad Ali, Puck made a ridiculous comment about how he could totally take him, receiving a few giggles from the girls, and a sarcastic comment from Artie: if anyone could, it would be Lauren, not you.
Kurt stood in front of the queen, making a show to the others by curtseying, before explain his many theories of how he was in fact third in line for the throne.
All of the kids seemed to enjoy the pop star area of the museum. They stood in front of one of their idols, Lady gaga, thinking about how amazing it would be to meet her in real life. The boys spent a while staring at the figure of Cheryl Cole, whilst the girls looked at their childhood favourite, and inspiration Britney Spears. Brittany as to be expected made some comment about how she was far more talented than the other Brittany Spears, whilst Santana replied with: and your way hotter.
There were a few comments about how Angelina Jolie is totally hot, and the girls were all amazed by the figure of Captain Jack Sparrow, Tina and Quinn seemed to have a particular interest in his figure.
They weren't that interested in the cultural figures, although Brittany seemed mesmerized by Albert Einstein's hair.
As they were walking out of the museum the girls were all walking together, as a group, the boys a little ahead of them.
Rachel: one day, there will be a wax figure of me in here
Quinn: that would be scary
San: no Q, do you know what would be scary, a wax figure of coach Sylvester
Quinn: your right there, that would be awful
Mercedes: we shouldn't mention coming here to her, or else shell start making plans for one of these things to be made
Tina: or worse; she could order a while batch of wax Sue's and put them around the school
Mercedes: it would be like she is everywhere
Britt: I think, I would have nightmares
/ Covent gardens and Chicago
The glee club spent the afternoon wandering around Coven gardens, they had their lunch at a small café, and spent the rest of the time watching the performers or browsing through the shops and small stools.
Whilst they were walking around, something caught Pucks eye. A small trinket box in the shape of a gold star. His mind instantly went to Rachel, and before long he had brought it for her as a gift. After realising how much time he had spent thinking about her recently, he decided that he wanted to make her his girlfriend, and to do this he might need some advice. He wasn't going to go to Finn, because he obviously was no good at pleasing her. The other boys would probably just make some stupid jokes. He decided that later that day, he would ask Santana for advice, after all, she had managed to get Brittany, and he had noticed that she had been talking to Rachel a lot more than usual, maybe they were friends now.
Whilst the girls plus Kurt were stood around watching a juggler perform, Santana took the opportunity to move away from Brittany, and ask Rachel for some advice.
San: so, you totally did amazing things for me and Britt when you got us those tickets for the eye, I was thinking, can I ask you for some advice
Rachel: of course, I'm glad you felt you could come to me
San: well, I want to get Britt a gift, something special, like really special, any ideas
Rachel: how about some jewellery
San: well I thought that, but if I get her a necklace, she will just sit and chew the pendant, and she already wears a bracelet that I brought her for her 13th birthday.
Rachel: Can I ask you something, I think I already know the answer to.
Santana replied with a single nod of the head.
Rachel: do you plan on being with Brittany, forever?
Again a single nod, but this time a raised eyebrow was added in, as if to say what a stupid question?
Rachel: how about a promise ring?
San: you know what, Ber..Rachel. That's a really good idea. But how do I go about getting it without her noticing.
Rachel: I could distract her…
San: actually, I was thinking, maybe, you could like, come with me, help me pick it out. Your just, good at all that stuff I guess
Rachel: I'm sure we could rope Quinn in to help.
Before long it was time to watch the performance of Chicago. Kurt tapped his foot along to the songs, Rachel found herself humming along on a few occasions, not being able to help herself. Quinn seemed to really enjoy it, a wide smile splayed across her face throughout most of the performance. The boys sat quietly and watched, seemingly enjoying themselves.