Hey guys! :) so i found more spoilers! i'll put them on the bottom! But one im very annoyed about... and yes, it has been confirmed -_- all i can say is "oh god this will be interesting" (confused? you will understand what im talking about when you read the spoilers...) Enjoy chapter 8!
Chapter 8: Apologies
Rachel Berry: Going to "Open Mic Night" at the Lima Bean with Kurt Hummel and Blaine Anderson! :)
Comments:
Quinn Fabray: Cool! I was thinking about going. r u performing?
Rachel Berry: nope :\ but still, u should come! It'll be fun! :)
Quinn Fabray: kk what time?
Rachel Berry: 8pm sharp!
Quinn Fabray: ahh i better hurry! its like 7:40!
Rachel Berry: lol see ya there!
I closed my laptop when I heard honking out my window. I picked up my purse and headed downstairs.
"Bye! I'm off to the Lima Bean! Love you!" I shouted to my dads, who were watching Chopped again on the Food Network. They waved, but thats it. They were to into the television. I ran to Blaine's car and hopped in the back. Kurt had shotgun of course!
"Hey guys!" I said very bubbly.
"Hey Rach!" Blaine and Kurt said with smiles. They looked a bit suspicious... oh, whatever. They're probably just excited to see some performances!
"Oh guys, by the way, Quinn is meeting us there. Is that okay?"
The two boys turned to eachother with questioning looks. Blaine shrugged and Kurt nodded.
"Yeah, thats fine."
Okay... something was going on. What are they keeping from me? Oh GOD! Finn BETTER NOT be going!
"Uh... quick question, Kurt... Will your brother be attending?"
"Finn? Definitely not-"
"Yeah. It's a good thing he's not..." Blaine cut in. Kurt gave him an irritated glare. What is going on?
As we drove down the road, i tried to forget whatever they were talking about. We all sang along to songs on the radio: E.T., Blow, all the popular songs. The car ride was actually really fun. We then pulled up to the little coffee shop we know and love.
Blaine got out first, quickly made his was to the passenger door, and opened it for Kurt. Aww, how chivalrous! Finn would never do something like that for me...
When we got inside, Kurt picked a table close to the little stage set up in the back of the shop. The atmosphere was pretty peaceful. It wasn't really crowded but there was a decent amount of people there. Quinn got there five minutes after us. She smiled when she saw me and strolled over to the table. She took the seat in between Kurt and I. At 8:00 on the dots, some of the lights dimmed and one of the workers there took the stage. She had long brown hair tied up in a ponytail and very green eyes.
"Hello everyone! Thanks for coming out tonight! I'm Katie and i'll be your host for the evening!" she began. The little crowed cheered quietly.
"We have a few locals performing some songs tonight! First up we have Bridget Crow!" A tall, tan, black haired girl took the stage.
Kurt leaned in and whispered "She's on Aural Intensity! I remember her from Regionals!" We all nodded in response. I remembered her to... her vocal skills were weak...
Bridget sang "Pocket Full of Sunshine." Eh, it was okay. I did the nice thing and clapped for her. I should have signed up. I'd blow everyone away. The next two people who went i didn't recognize. I looked over and saw Kurt checking his phone. He answered a text quickly and put it away.
"Oooooh, who are you texting Kurt? You're secret boyfriend?" I asked sarcastically. He smirked and looked over at Blaine again. Blaine blinked in response and focused their attention to the stage.
Quinn and I looked at each other in confusion. Okay, seriously? What is up with those boys? The four of us watched as Katie walked back on stage to introduce the next performer.
"Alright everyone! Next we have an alumni from Carmel High School! Give it up for Jesse St. James!" the crowd might have cheered but my stomach dropped. I FELT my heart stop. My body turned cold and I swear I stopped breathing for a moment. He strolled onto the little stage with the signature smirk, black jacket, and an acoustic guitar in hand. Quinn's jaw had dropped to and she abruptly grabbed my hand when she saw my stunned reaction. He sat down on the stool in front of the microphone... ever so calmly... as if he didn't see me sitting right in front of him.
"Hey everyone. Tonight, i'm gonna sing a song for someone who means... a lot to me. I hope this song will begin to make her understand that i'm sorry," He said. He began to play on the guitar a song that was all to familiar... Did he just dedicate the song... to me?
When he opened his mouth and began to sing... i literally felt my heart melt:
I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayed to a God that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks, no it don't breakeven
What is he trying to say? He think I got "freedom?"
Her best days will be some of my worst
She finally met a man that's gonna put her first
While I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleeping
'Cause when a heart breaks, no it don't breakeven, even, no
Yeah... because Finn would really put me first...
What am I suppose to do
When the best part of me was always you and
What am I suppose to say
When I'm all choked up and you're okay
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces
He doesn't really think that... does he?
They say bad things happen for a reason
But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding
'Cause she's moved on while I'm still grieving
And when a heart breaks, no it don't breakeven, even, no
I noticed that I was just kind of staring at him as he sang. Quinn turned to me.
"Rach? You okay?" I hesitantly nodded in response...
What am I gonna do
When the best part of me was always you
And what am I suppose to say
When I'm all choked up and you're okay
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
You got his heart and my heart and none of the pain
You took your suitcase, I took the blame
Now I'm tryna make sense of what little remains, oh
'Cause you left me with no love and no love to my name
I left him with now love? He EGGED me! Ugh!
I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayed to a God that I don't believe in
'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks, no it don't break
No it don't break, no it don't breakeven, no
When I thought I was completely full of hatred towards this jerk... he looked into my eyes, i mean RIGHT into them. I couldn't tear my eyes away from his...
What am I gonna do
When the best part of me was always you
And what am I supposed to say
When I'm all choked up and you're okay
As he sang that... I actually believed him. I tried to remember when I sang jar of hearts: "i have grown to strong to ever fall back in your arms..." but... didn't i sing that for Finn? Therefore... i'm not strong enough... I want to fall back into Jesse's arms...
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces, yeah
I'm falling to pieces
I'm falling to pieces
Oh, it don't breakeven, no
Oh, it don't breakeven, no
Oh, it don't breakeven, no
Blaine and Kurt carefully looked over at me... and then it clicked. They did this! Ugh! I'm so mad at them!
"C'mon guys. Lets get out of here..." I said, taking Quinn by the arm. Kurt and Blaine followed us out. I just realized that I had been holding back tears. I was to entranced to cry. I walked Quinn to her car.
"Are you sure you're alright, Rach?"
"Yeah. I-I'll be okay," I replied in a very shaky voice.
"Okay, but if you need me, just call." She gave me a hug, got in her car, and drove off. I walked back to Blaine's car where he and Kurt waited for me.
"Oh shoot. I left my phone on the table! Kurt come with me to get it?" Blaine said. Kurt nodded in response and they disappeared in a flash.
"Hey! Wait!" I looked around but i didnt see were they went. I leaned against the car and waited. All i could do was wait... Then I heard a voice from behind me...
"Hello? Is it me you're looking for?" I froze on the spot.
"Go. Away." was all I could manage to choke out.
"Rachel, please. Just give me a minute to explain-"
"There's nothing to explain!" I shouted. I whipped around to face him.
"You can't just swoop back into my life and think you can get me back that easily!"
"Rachel, just listen to me! I mean, sure i was an idiot and a jerk-"
"Well, you're spot on there-"
"And i know i made the biggest mistake by hurting you. I truly did love you. I just want your forgiveness. I sang that song to explain how I feel, Rach... I missed you. Thats one of the reasons I left UCLA. It was too far... from you." I stopped to think for a moment.
"You dropped out of college? Now what are you going to do with yourself?"
"Well, i'm transferring to NYU in the fall which gives me plenty of time to be in Ohio... hopefully giving me enough time to win your forgiveness..."
"I just don't think I can forgive you, Jesse." I struggled to say his name. Of course I want him back. When we were together... everything felt easier. I was happier than I was with Finn... but...
"You only went out with me because of Shelby. You never really cared about me!"
"Sure that was the reason at first, but i fell in love with you! Let's face it Rachel, you're perfect for me and i'm the only one who can handle you," he said softly. That was sadly a true statement. He was perfect for me.
"But like I said in the song, 'she finally met a man that's gonna put her first.' I didn't and I lost you to Finn." when he said that... I heard the pain in his voice. Maybe he was being sinsere... maybe... just maybe... he really did care...
"Finn never cared about me... If only you were here a few months ago... I would have went through much less mayhem with Finn and Quinn." God i wish i didn't say that out loud!
"Rachel, I promise to make everything up to you. Please! Just give me a second chance! I will make an effort to show you that i've changed!" Well, he was practically begging for another chance... and i gave Finn countless chances! I really do love Jesse... I just can't let him know... yet.
"If I give you a chance to redeem yourself-" he smiled brightly as I said that, "you have to promise to never hurt me ever again."
"I wouldn't dare," he said, taking my hand and kissing it once, very quickly and very gently. I missed how it felt to hold his hand. I missed his voice, his face, everything. I blushed vibrantly.
"The truth is... I really did miss you. You're the only one who ever understood me."
"I feel the same way about you, Rach. And now that it is spring break, may i ask you out on an actual date?"
"Of course you may. Text me when." I said with a huge smile. "Do you need my cell number?"
"Rachel! I'm surprised that you though I actually deleted it!... but I assume you deleted my number..."
"I didn't even think about deleting it, Jesse." We just looked at each other for a good minute, smiling. I realized that he was still holding my hand. Out of the corner of my eye, i noticed Blaine and Kurt re-approaching.
"Well, I guess I better go. I'll be seeing you again soon i assume," He said in a very flirtatious manner.
"Oh, i have one more question for you."
"Anything."
"Did Kurt and Blaine have anything to do with this?" I asked suspiciously.
"I'm surprised you didn't catch on earlier." He winked and strolled off into the darkness of the parking lot.
Kurt and Blaine walked over to me with smiled on their faces.
"So... how'd it go?" Kurt asked.
"I hate you guys so much!" I said laughing, putting one arm around each of them.
"No need to thank us," Blaine said with a wink. We all got in the car and headed home. I didn't speak at all during the ride home... I simply smiled to myself and though about him... about Jesse St. James.
Now PLEASE REVIEW!
okay so here are 5 more spoilers:
1.) Lauren want to beat Quinn for prom queen (oh hell 2 the no!)
2.) Sam's little brother and possibly little sister are introduced (and apparently he isnt the only trouty mouth in the family)
3.) It is confirmed that Jesse will return in the episode "The Prom Queen"
4.) The upcoming episode "Rumors" will be a Fleetwood Mac tribute
5.) In the episode 2x20, there is supposidly another Warbler song (yay!) and... ugh... it pains me to say this... but... it is confirmed... that Puck, Artie, and Sam... will sing... the dreaded most horrible song... EVER... i really dont want to say it... fine... i'll say it... FRIDAY BY REBECCA BLACK... ouch... it hurt just to type it -_- OH GOD HOW COULD THEY? ! ? ! ?