Micky smiled at me encouragingly. I felt the stage light hit us and the music began. Alex stepped forward, his theatricality shining.
"It doesn't matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
'cause you were Born This Way, Baby."
Hannah stepped forward, hands on her hips.
"My mama told me when I was young
We are all born superstars."
Cameron went up next.
"She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir"
Micky sang next.
"'There's nothing wrong with loving who you are"
She said, 'Cause he made you perfect, babe'"
Samuel went up and sang.
"'So hold your head up girl and you'll go far,
Listen to me when I say'"
We all sang the chorus and danced.
"I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way"
I went up and did my "Gaga Hands."
"Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born this way
Baby I was born this way
Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born-
on the right track, baby
I was born this way"
Bryce sang next.
"Don't be a drag -Just be a queen
Don't be a drag -Just be a queen
Don't be a drag -Just be a queen
Don't be!"
Emily sang.
"Give yourself prudence
And love your friends
Subway kid, rejoice your truth"
Damian sang after her.
"In the religion of the insecure
I must be my self, respect my youth."
Lindsay sang, we supplied the back ground.
"A different lover is not a sin
Believe capital H-I-M (Hey hey hey)
I love my life I love this record and
Mi amore vole fe yah (Love needs faith.)"
Ellis sang the first part of the bridge.
"Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen
You're black, white, beige, chola descent
You're Lebanese, you're orient
Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied, or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'cause baby you were born this way"
Matheus took the second part.
"No matter gay, straight, or bi,
lesbian, transgendered life,
I'm on the right track baby,
I was born to survive.
No matter black, white or beige
Chola or orient made,
I'm on the right track baby,
I was born to be brave."
We sang the refrain and post-refrain together.
"I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born this way
Baby I was born this way
Oh there ain't no other way
Baby I was born-
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way.
I was born this way hey!
I was born this way hey!
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way hey!
I was born this way hey!
I was born this way hey!
I'm on the right track baby
I was born this way hey!"
Everyone applauded, most giving us a standing ovation. I smiled as we bowed and curtsied.
We scampered back to the familiarness of the green room. I sat on edge, the nerves that had briefly gone away during the number had returned in a horrible vengeance. I clutched my stomach in anticipation. Sam rubbed my back as Micky told me the wait would be over soon. I loved and resented them for babying me. "I'm fine," I told them, "Really," I said when they raised their eyebrows at me.
Damian came back from the bathroom and sat down on the floor next to me. He patted Cameron's back in congratulations when he sat down next to him.
The lights flickered, calling us back onstage. "That was quick," Mr. Schue said, clapping his hands together and leading the way. We walked back onstage. The Vocal Adrenaline kids practically snarled at us. Micky looked at me and held my hand. I took Lindsay's and she took Cameron's. Our chain followed around till we were all linked.
"Okay, so let's not keep these hopeful's waiting," on of the judges said. "In third place, the Allen County Choir." We clapped and watched the other show choir leave, their head down. "And in first place…" We squeezed each other's hands and closed our eyes. "McKinley High's New Directions!"
There was a moment of quiet shock then all Hell broke loose. Lindsay tackled me, laughing and crying at the same time. I hugged her back. When she let go of me I found Damian and kissed him full on. I broke the kiss and looked over to see Sam and Micky kissing. Some of the others had noticed but couldn't be bothered and went on celebrating. Ellis sat on Matheus' shoulders, holding the trophy high. Emily was hugging Bryce, crying her eyes out. Hannah, Lindsay, and Cameron were in a group hug. We made it back stage and continued celebrating.
"Great job, you guys!" Mr. Shue said, clapping and hugging us, "Now, let's see what we can bring to Nationals in HAWAII!"
Author's Note:
So, this is the last chapter but there's a sequel coming haha.
Thank you to all who read the story and reviewed. Your imput keeps me going- that and my slightly stalkerish love for Damo's blue eyes 3