When Rachel entered the dance, Chad's eyes immediately sought hers. He felt all the air leave his lungs. She was so pretty. Knowing that the summer was basically over was killing him. He tried to pretend like it wouldn't matter, but he was definitely going to miss the talented brunette. He wasn't joking when he called her his Ray of sunshine. Every time Rachel walked into a room, she lit it up. He'd tried to pretend that this was just a summer romance, that it would be over soon and they'd be miles apart. When their fingers touched, he felt electric sparks.
"Hello, gorgeous." Her smile was radiant, like the sun.
They danced all night long. Chad let her go long enough to dance with Teagen and her other girlfriends, but he didn't want to. They had so little time left.
He insisted they get their pictures taken. He definitely wanted one for his locker.
*glee*
Message from Teagen Sherwood to Rachel Berry
Ray-Ray,
I can't believe that I'm home and you're not my roommate anymore! This sucks. You may not believe this, but at my school the people who sing and dance aren't all that popular. I miss camp already. I wish it went on all year long. :( Call me!
T-dog
*glee*
Message from Rachel Berry to Teagen Sherwood
Teagen,
I miss you, too! Yes, actually, I can believe that the kids who sing and dance arent' all that popular. It's the same at my school. I miss camp, too. (I even miss Ryan Goldfarb, but if you tell him-I will cut you!)
I'll call you tonight.
Ray-Ray
*glee*
Kurt and Mercedes took Rachel out to their favorite coffee shop. The whole glee club met them there. It was completely unexpected and a lot of fun. Everyone noticed how Rachel sparkled. She was friendly, joking with everyone, and her smile just seemed to light up the room. Part way through their impromptu reunion her phone rang. She glanced at the screen and got a silly grin.
"Sorry. I have to take this." Kurt stood up and let her out.
"Hi." She murmured into the phone. She started giggling. She spoke briefly into the phone and then returned. Her eyes were sparkling and her cheeks were flushed.
"So was that that Chad guy?" Puck asked for everybody. Rachel blushed.
"We will accept that as a yes," Kurt laughed.
"What are you going to do now?" Mercedes was frowning. She'd had the same problem trying to figure out what to do with Shawn. Rachel gave a shrug.
"We are really far apart so we aren't officially boyfriend and girlfriend. We both made that decision. It would just be way too hard to have a boyfriend I never get to see. Chad doesn't want to lose touch though. He wants to stay friends."
"That's kind of where Shawn and I are." Mercedes sighed.
"You obviously still really like him, though." Kurt gave her a pointed look.
"Well, yeah. I mean, we were an item all summer long. Of course I still have feelings for him." Finn listened, even though he didn't want to. It was like he couldn't help himself. Rachel looked incredible. She must have had a wonderful summer, and he was happy for her. He kept telling himself that he was really happy for her.
*glee*
Chad McCrea is really missing his Ray of sunshine. :(
Rachel Berry and T-Dog like this.
T-Dog poor Rooty-Poot Chadmaster. I miss her too.
Rachel Berry Aw! I miss you guys too! My locker looks like a shrine to camp.
Puckasaurus Hey is the picture of you in your bikini in there? I might have to hang out at your locker more…
Rachel Berry You know Lauren can read your notifications, right Noah?
Lauren Zizes I can and I have. :cracks knuckles: Now, I'm gonna bring the pain.
Chad McCrea I think I really like Lauren Zizes. She's now my hero.
Rachel Berry Oh Chad! Puck's obnoxious, but he mostly means well.
T-dog OMG! OMG! Oh. My. God! Ray-Ray call me! Like NOW!
Rachel Berry is going to go call Teagen. Bye, Chad.
Chad McCrea Bye, Ray. :(
*glee*
"Ray-Ray, you are going to die!"
"I am?"
"Oh my gosh, yes! Guess who's mom has been transferred to Lima, Ohio?"
"No!"
"Yes!"
Rachel's dads stared at the roof when they heard screaming and jumping up and down. Then they looked at each other and shrugged. She sounded really happy and she would come tell them whatever it was later.
*glee*
It was senior year. That should mean something special, but for the life of him Finn couldn't manage to get excited. He'd already been Prom King junior year, which apparently was all Quinn had wanted from him. They hadn't dated after that because he was tired of being used. What did he have to look forward to? He spotted Rachel at her locker and gave her a smile and a wave. She turned to look at him. He could feel his heart beat faster in his chest. Her eyes got huge, her face lit up with a big grin, and she ran towards him. Then she ran right past him and started hugging and jumping up and down squealing with a dark haired girl. He wasn't disappointed. Not at all.
"Ray-Ray! I can't believe it! This is so great!"
Ray-Ray. Wasn't that what the camp kids called her? Finn turned and walked over to Rachel.
"Hey, Rachel. Who's your friend?" The dark haired girl turned to him. She was pretty, with light cocoa skin and ice-blue eyes. She smiled and stuck out a hand.
"Teagen Sherwood. And you are?"
"Finn Hudson." Teagen shook his hand politely. There was no flair of recognition in her eyes. She had no idea who he was. He guessed maybe Rachel didn't talk about him at all. Then again, why would she when she had an incredible boyfriend like Chad? His stomach started to hurt.
"Well, I gotta go to class. Nice to meet you, Teagen. Bye, Rachel."
*glee*
T-Dog is liking WMHS so far. Everyone is super nice, and the chicks are smoking hot.
Rachel Berry likes this.
Santana Lopez wait, what?
Rachel Berry Teagen is an admirer of Sapphic charms.
Santana Lopez Oh. Really? :waves: Hi.
T-Dog :winks: Now you know why the Rooty-Poot Chadmaster didn't want me skinny-dipping with his lady.
Chad McCrea likes this.
Rachel Berry nothing would have happened! Teagen respects our friendship too much.
T-Dog Um…sure, Ray-Ray.
Rachel Berry wait…are you saying you were serious that one time?
Chad McCrea what one time?
Rachel Berry Never mind, Chad. Nothing happened. Teagen, we need to talk.
T-Dog hopes Ray-Ray punishes her like the bad girl she is.
Santana Lopez and Puckasaurus like this.
Rachel Berry is going to transfer to a hermitage somewhere.
Kurt Hummel No! We just got you back!
Mercedes Jones, AsianGothPrincess, and 10 others like this.
*glee*
"Mr. Schuester?"
"Yes, Rachel?"
"This is Teagen Sherwood. She's a transfer student and she'd like to join glee club." Teagen smiled and waved.
"Okay, well welcome. Go ahead and have a seat and we'll get started."
Everyone noticed the huge changes in Rachel. She still loved glee, and she still was driven and ambitious—but she wasn't quite as over the top. She sat in the back with her friend Teagen. It was like nothing touched her anymore, she was immune. If anyone said anything to her (because let's face it, Santana can't help herself) she would laugh and toss her hair.
The guys at WMHS seemed to find her self confidence sexy and intriguing. Rachel is asked out by several guys, most of which she turns down with a gentle smile and shake of her dark curls. Finn always gets a flash of satisfaction when she shoots them down. She goes on a couple dates with a few guys. He's not as thrilled about them, but it's not really his place to say anything. He decides that maybe it might be okay to be friends with Rachel again.
"Hey Rachel."
"Oh! Hi, Finn."
"Say, do you want to go bowling with a bunch of us?" Rachel looked at him for a moment and bit her lip. Finn felt the bottom of his stomach drop out. She was going to turn him down.
"Can I bring Teagen? She doesn't know a lot of people yet."
"Uh, sure." Rachel smiled her beautiful smile.
"Okay. That sounds like fun."
*glee*
T-dog has a date with Ray-Ray.
Rachel Berry it is NOT a date! It's a glee thing!
Chad McCrea Ray-Ray can you call me?
Rachel Berry yeah, Chad. I can after 8, I have to study for a test.
Kurt Hummel Rachel are you a switch hitter?
Rachel Berry Nope. 100% boy crazy. Teagen's just deranged.
T-dog is now sulking.
Rachel Berry your pouting has no effect on me.
*glee*