Hey guys, sorry for the late update. I have been studying my butt off for an exam today and I just took it. I did horrible on it, but I thought I would cheer myself up by giving you another chapter from my story. I have to tell you. I am very hesitant to continue the story, but thank you guys for your lovely comments. I have decided that I will continue it. Hope you guys like where the story is heading! Please comment!

The Day Starts, The Day Ends

Five long years. It had been five long years since the incident in the hotel room. Will would often replay the same scene in his mind. What would've he done differently? Rachel had spoken of regrets that night. Well, Will sure as hell regretted a lot of things, but his biggest regret was letting Rachel Berry slip from his life that night. Will couldn't face any of his students, let alone Rachel. He had avoided his students' graduation ceremony. Though it pained him to do so, he couldn't bear looking at Rachel. There was no denying that Will knew there were tensions between them. Will wanted the problem to end in the hotel room that night, but in the back of his mind, he knew it would never end. His regret would keep clawing at his brains and Will could not find relief in this world. Rachel tried contacting him during the summer break, even showing up at his front doors in hopes of reconsideration, but Will never answered or reciprocated. He had hardened his heart. His decision was final in that hotel room, but he would always regret saying no to her. After a while, it seems like Rachel gave up, slipping farther and farther away from him. 5 long years.

He had continued his post as Spanish teacher and vocal coach of New Directions at WMHS, but ever since Rachel left, no one has been able to fill her shoes, whether it is her voice or her talent. If there was one thing that Will missed, it was definitely the voice of Rachel Berry. She had the voice that would make him smile one day and cry on the other. Her voice was powerful and filled with such emotions. Others would often complain of her dramatic singing, but Will loved every moment that she sang.

Will would hear news about her, here and there. She landed the role she wanted at Broadway. It turns out critics loved her the moment they heard her sing just like Will knew they would. Her performances garnered her a Tony Award and some Grammy awards. After her role in Broadway, she then went to school at Julliard to earn her degree in the Arts. During that time, her persona led her all the way to Hollywood to a movie production of Wicked where she won an Academy Award for Best Actress that year and many other movie awards. Will felt nothing but pride and happiness for the life Rachel had. She was always a great actress and stunning singer. She certainly had moved on to greater things. Will knew that if he had been with her, then she probably would not have had all these achievements. He knew that it was the best decision to let her go, yet there was always regret on Will's mind. Will Schuester, a man of 38, stood at the crossroads of his life. He simply believed that life was not worth such pains of love. But the only thing Will longed for was to hear Rachel's voice again and look into her beautiful eyes. Though it may sound cheesy, he longed to find that comfort in her gaze. Then nothing in the world would matter.

One day, as Will sat in his office, flipping through his show tunes book, he was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Hey, William. Got a minute?" a raspy familiar voice said. Will looked up and sighed. Here comes Sue again.

"What do you want Sue?" William replied.

"Oh, nothing. I can see you concentrating heavily on something that nobody gives a crap about, so I'm sure you have a minute"

"You want to get to the point here Sylvester?"

"I sure am, buddy. You know, ever since that group of yours won Nationals five years ago, I've noticed you've been slacking on your job. No Nationals or even Regionals win for five straight years? Tsk tsk tsk William. It looks like you're losing your grip. Even my Cheerios won eight National titles in a row and I did that one year while being out sick with the Ebola virus. What can I say? I may be indestructible, but there's something about those African diseases that gets me worked up. You know what they say: whatever doesn't kill you makes you a Sue Sylvester. Anyway, I've spoken to Figgins. Either you straighten up or Glee Club will be forced to disband again," Sue said with a smirk on her face.

"Is that all Sue? As you can see, I'm busy here"

"Oh sure you are. I'll let you get right back to that coloring book. By the way, I'm digging that gray hair look you're trying to pull. Kinda reminds me of a young George Clooney. Catch you later skater."

Will was alone now. There was nothing on his mind except his fondest memories of beginning Glee Club. He heard from the other Glee members after they graduated. Puck and Quinn are both married and expecting a second child. Finn took off to a Broadway career after graduating from a full-ride scholarship to Julliard. Artie, Tina and Mike are both opening a dance studio in Chicago; the three of them are in a weird love triangle. Santana is in her first year at medical school, much to surprise of Will. Kurt and Mercedes opened their own chain of clothing line, beating out Abercrombie and the other stores where the rich, snobby kids shop at. Brittany is now working for Beyonce as Beyonce's backup dancer. Funny how things turned out. The only thing that Will didn't know much about was Rachel. Even though she was a celebrity and had the paparazzi tailing her every move in Hollywood, Will did not want to know about her life in Hollywood. He is sure that she is having the best time of her life. Will would even decline the tabloids calling him and asking him about Rachel's past and her personal information. Will had a selfish reason for doing so though. There was too much pain whenever he reads or even hears about her. There was one time where Will actually read about her. He recalled that day perfectly. Will was in the supermarket when he saw in big bold words on the cover of a magazine "AWARD WINNING ACTRESS RACHEL BERRY ENGAGED TO BROADWAY STAR JESSE ST. JAMES". Will must've stood staring at the magazine rack for the longest time before he had the courage to walk away like in the hotel room. It was for the best, Will always thought, but now he wasn't so sure. Will knew Jesse had broken Rachel's heart once while she was in high school. Will had to pick up the magazine to read. He couldn't bear to read it all the way till the end, but from the pictures he saw of her and Jesse, it looked like they were a happy couple.

Snapping out of his thoughts, he stood up from his desk and grabbed his bag. He took one look at his office and turned off the lights. As Will made his way into his car, he was stopped by Katie Stone, the lead soloist of the Glee club.

"Hi, Mr. Schue," Katie waved. "I just had a quick question"

"Go ahead, Katie," Will replied.

"As you are aware, Sectionals is coming up and I want our glee club to be prepared for it. I have taken the liberty to arrange a musical number for Sectionals. It's All that Jazz from the musical Chicago" Katie shoved a bunch of papers into Will's hands. "Thanks Mr. Schue. I hope we'll practice it tomorrow," Katie said as she walked away, leaving Will with his mouth opened.

Will smiled. It surprised him how much this girl was like Rachel Berry. She was always assertive and never let Will have the chance to say no. He had a lot of confidence in this new generation of singers in his Glee club. "I gotta find some motivation to be a better teacher to these kids," Will thought to himself as he drove home.

Alone. He had always been alone for five years now. In fact, he felt as if he had been alone his entire life. Rachel was the only thing that occupied his mind for five years. Regret, a word Rachel introduced him to. It was a word that led him into this world with nothing but loneliness and sadness. He didn't care much for dating. Sure, he had some flings, but they meant nothing. With his memories of his relationships and regrets in his heart, Will silently sang to himself in the darkness.

The day starts

The day ends

Time crawls by

Night steals in pacing the floor

The moments creep yet I can't bear to sleep

'Til I hear you sing

And weeks pass and months pass

Seasons fly

Still you don't walk through the door

And in a haze

I count the silent days

'Til I hear you sing once more

And sometimes at nighttime

I dream that you are there

But wake holding nothing but the empty air

And years come and years go

Time runs dry

Still I ache down to the core

My broken soul can't be alive and whole

"Til I hear you sing once more

And music

Your music

It teases at my ear

I turn and it fades away

And you're not here!

Let hopes pass!

Let dreams pass!

Let them die!

Without you, what are they for?

I'll always feel no more than halfway real

'Til I hear you sing…

Once more!

After singing, Will felt the greatest relief in his heart. Though he had tears in his eyes, he was at his happiest for some reason. Then he knew the reason why. He will never give up on Rachel. One day she will come back, Will thought. Then maybe this time, he will not regret anything. Maybe this time, he will be able to tell her how he actually feels. He knew one thing for sure. He will not deny her a second time.

"Attention passenger. This plane is about to land in Columbus in about 10 minutes. Please put on your seatbelt. And as always, thank you for choosing our airline"

"Hear that, babe. We're almost home," a man said to his fiancée nearby. That man was Jesse St. James. And the person he was talking to certainly had anticipation written all over her face.

"Yes," Rachel Berry said with a nod. She couldn't but feel anxious that she is finally coming home. It has been far too long.

"I just hope I don't see…Oh, God," Rachel thought to herself as she looked outside her window until she saw glimpses of the city's skyscrapers. She has finally come home, but she had already regretted to come back as soon she took her first steps off the airplane.

Don't worry guys if you were hoping that Rachel and Will will meet each other this chapter. They will meet again. It is inevitable. I will tell you one thing though. The next chapter will feature a reunion of sorts. I can't give too much away. Tune in to see. As always, thank you for reading and please comment.

(Author's note: The song is Til' I hear you sing from Phantom: Love Never Dies. Really good song!)