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Phase One and Phase Two: Chapter 4

Rachel's POV

I walked into school Monday morning early and straight to my locker. Before I knew it Karofsky was standing behind me, slushy in hand. It was a good thing I wore my old wardrobe today. "Hey Ru Paul, heard about your dads. Did they get sick of hearing you sing and talk at a million miles a minute and decide to do themselves in? Were they that desperate?"

I put my backpack down and turned around. "Hey, I know you must've been waiting a long time to do this so follow me." I walked into an empty corridor and let the football jerks surround me all with jumbo slushies in their hands. I saw Finn. He was already running toward us to stop them. I had to do this quick.

"Alright, hit me with your best shot boys." I forgot how cold it was. I forgot how much it hurt. I tensed immediately and ran for my bag.

"Rachel? Are you okay?" Finn yelled. I ignored him and turned to Quinn.

"Do you have the shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer, and curler?"

"Yeah, do you have the clothes?"

"What the hell is going on? Rachel, are you ok?" Asked a seriously confused and worried Finn.

I nodded to Quinn, completely ignoring Finn and we ran to the girl's locker room where Mercedes, Kurt, and Tina, were waiting for us. I showered and the clean up began. I changed, and then they did my hair and makeup. When I was ready to step out, I looked their way for strength and stepped out to a waiting Finn.

"Are you o…?" Finn sputtered when he saw my new look. I simply gave him a sweet smile and yelled back to Quinn, and the girls (including Kurt) "C'mon guys! We're going to be late for Spanish! Do you want to sit next to me Finn?" He simply nodded and the six of us ran off to Spanish.

When we got there I went to sit back in my normal seat next to Finn when Charice slipped into it right as I was about to sit down. Finn plugged his ears, waiting for the screaming to ensue, but instead I just said, "I'll just go sit with them. See you in Glee, Finn." Cue sweet smile, turn around, and sit in between Quinn and Tina. I looked to them and said simply, "Phase one, complete."

The rest of the day went on without a hitch. Mostly people just gaped at the new, sexy, me. Finally it was time for Glee. Quinn and I walked in, and I could feel everyone gaping. I just ignored them and took the last empty seat next to Finn.

Finally Charice walked in and when she saw where I was sitting she blew a gasket. "That's it Berry! I don't know what you think you're doing with the new look, but you gave up the man the day your PATHETIC EXCUSE for parents DIED! HELL, they probably did themselves in JUST so they could get away from YOU! And if you think you can just waltz back in and steal the spotlight you're DEAD wrong!" everyone gasped. I gasped. I thought I would start crying. I didn't expect her to bring my dad's into this. But then the hurt disappeared and was replaced with rage.

"You know what? I bet you are expecting me to run out of the room crying, begging for you to stop, but no, I won't do that. No, I REFUSE to give you the satisfaction. Also, I KNOW that I am ten times better at singing than you. AND, I will ALWAYS be better for Finn than you!" I screamed.

"Fine then! You think you're better? Let's let the club decide! Sing-off!"

"Okay. My rules. Three songs. The first two are your choice, but the third must be for Finn. Then the club can decide who is better for the lead female vocals. And Finn can decide who he wants. Oh, I'm sorry. Is that okay Finn?" He nodded.

"It's on. This Friday. You have the whole week to prepare."

"For the record, if it really matters that much, YOU can sit next to Finn." I turned and stalked over to Quinn. "Phase two, complete.

Charice's POV

I knew I would win. But suddenly my mood turned even fouler. "Rachel, would you like to take the lead vocals for Come What May?" Mr. Shue asked. I couldn't help but pipe in.

"I'm sorry, but isn't that Finn and I's number, Mr. Shue?"

"Yes, but I originally intended it for them." He said simply.

"I do know all of the songs including harmonies for Moulin Rouge." The devil spawn said. She was doing this JUST to get on my nerves.

"Alright then, take it away guys."

"Never knew, I could feel like this…" Finn sang as the song began.

She walked up, and not even I could deny how beautiful they looked singing together. There was so much love expressed through the lyrics. No, I had to stop thinking like this! I am best for Finn! We have the best chemistry!

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