A/N: Here it is chapter 3 of No Day But Today, I hope you enjoy!
Will sat down in his front of his computer, though he hated to admit it he was just as addicted to e-mail as the rest of us. He saw a couple from his parents checking in, some spam, a few random death threats from Sue and finally an e-mail sent to the entire glee club from 'GoldStar1'. He clicked on the glee club e-mail, which read:
Fellow Glee Clubbers,
I realize that I did already audition and most of you will deem this e-mail unfair, simply because you're jealous of my talent. Anyway below is a link to my Myspace page, more specifically my second audition. My first audition was more of sentimental value but this is pure talent.
Sincerely,
Rachel Barbra Berry *
Will rolled his eyes at the stereotypical Rachel-ness of the e-mail but in the end he clicked the link anyway. As he listened to her spectacular and heart-felt rendition of 'The Wizard and I' he couldn't help but look at some of the comments.
Though her dads had posted a couple kind comments it was mainly comments of disgust and hatred.
Knowing exactly what he had to do he immediately opened a word document entitling it 'Cast List'.
*Glee*Glee*Glee*
Rachel had arrived earlier then usual that day, dragging a half asleep Finn behind her.
"Why did we have to get here so early?" Finn complained.
"Because today's the day Mr. Schue posts the casting list and I need to find out if I'm Mimi!" Rachel explained before hastily adding, "And if you're Roger of course."
"Oh." Finn said. "Why couldn't you find out later today?"
"Because I need to find out before the others do so they don't ruin the surprise for me."
"Oh, well it's not posted yet," Finn declared pointing to Mr. Schue's empty office door.
"What!" Rachel screeched. "He said it would be up today!"
"Yes, I know what he said I was there, Rach."
"Well we have to talk to him then," Rachel said barging into Will's office. "Mr, Schuster!"
"Yes Rachel?" A surprised Spanish teacher replied.
"Where is the cast list?" Rachel demanded.
"I haven't gotten around to posting it yet, I was just in the middle of marking some papers," Will explained gesturing to the dozens of papers scattered on his desk.
"Well when will the list be up?" Rachel asked.
"Sometime this morning," Will answered. "I'll post it as soon as I finish marking these papers which I will get done faster if you leave."
"Fine," Rachel said performing one of her famous diva storm outs.
Finn lingered for a moment, "Was that just to get a reaction out of her."
"Finn I'm a teacher," Will replied. "I can't answer that."
"That's what I thought, Mr. Schue."
*Glee*Glee*Glee*
Kurt and Mercedes were the first to stumble across the list right before first period.
"Well I'm not even remotely surprised," Mercedes said.
"You better not be complaining, 'cause you are gonna rock that song," Kurt said. "Plus I think you may have more then I do."
"What can I say we're under appreciated talent and we always will be," Mercedes commented.
"Coming from the girl who was going to play Fran-n-Furter in Rocky Horror," Kurt joked.
"And then it got cancelled."
"The world just isn't ready for us."
*Glee*Glee*Glee*
Puck, Sam and Artie found the list next. Sam and Artie had a free block and Puck was skipping math class.
"Man, Berry is gonna freak," Puck commented.
"Definitely," Artie said. "But congrats, dude."
"Thanks," Puck said. "I think, don't know how my duet with Hudson landed me this though."
"You guys were good," Sam said in shock.
"Absolutely," Artie agreed. "How you feelin', Sam?"
"Nervous," Sam answered. "Definitely nervous."
"Well you're RENT experience will definitely be interesting."
"Amen," Puck agreed.
*Glee*Glee*Glee*
Our favourite lovebirds, Tina and Mike, came across the list on there way to lunch.
Mike immediately paled, "I- I can't do this."
"And yet you were willing to play Frank-n-Furter in the last musical," Tina said.
"I had a feeling my parents wouldn't say yes," Mike said.
"Honey, you'll be great."
"Really?"
"Well maybe not but at least you have abs," Tina said shrugging her shoulders.
"What?"
"I'm kidding," Tina said. "Mike you were amazing in all of our duets."
"Thanks," Mike said. "Asian kiss?"
Tina smiled slightly and pecked her boyfriend on the lips.
*Glee*Glee*Glee*
On there way to an early practice Quinn, Brittany and Santana saw the list.
"Not surprised about your role at all Quinn," Santana sneered.
"Well I'm shocked about yours simply because there is no way you could pull it off," Quinn retorted.
"Guys stop it!" Brittany cried. "We must stop the violent."
"Alright sorry Britt," Santana said.
"Yeah sorry Britt," Quinn said but stuck her tongue out at Santana when Brittany wasn't looking.
Santana mouthed, 'I will cut you' as the trio walked towards the gym.
*Glee*Glee*Glee*
"What this is an outrage!" Rachel screeched louder then a banshee.
"Rach, calm down I thought you'd be happy about your role." Finn said.
"I am but I'm furious about yours," She replied. "Why aren't you more surprised?"
"Oh that," Finn began sheepishly. "Well I kinda already saw the list."
"You did?" Rachel said. "I have been walking on eggshells all day to avoid finding about the casting so we could read them together and you already knew?"
Flashback...
"Hey, Berry," Puck called out.
"Yes Noah?" Rachel replied politely though not really feeling up for Puck's antics today.
"Hear about the casting?" Puck asked. "Looks like-"
But he was cut off by Rachel covering her ears and crying out, "la, la, la, la, la I can't hear you!"
Puck rolled his eyes and walked off.
End Flashback...
Finn chuckled, "Oh yeah I heard about that, look I'm sorry I read the list but just be happy about the fact your doing your favourite musical."
"RENT isn't my favourite musical," Rachel stated. "You don't even know my favourite musical! Ugh!" She stormed off leaving Finn behind.
"Oh c'mon, Rachel! Don't be like that!" He called after her running in her direction.
*Glee*Glee*Glee*
Emma read over the list just as Will spotted her.
"Well, Em, what do you think?" He asked.
"You did a good job Will," She said. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Bye, Em," He said as he read the list over once more.
William McKinley High School RENT Cast List
Mark Cohen...Finn Hudson
Roger Davis...Noah Puckerman
Mimi Marquez...Rachel Berry
Tom Collins...Sam Evans
Angel Dumott Schunard...Kurt Hummel
Joanne Jefferson...Santana Lopez
Maureen Johnson...Brittany Pierce
Benjamin Coffin...Mike Chang
Mrs. Cohen, Ensemble...Quinn Fabray
Alexi Darling, Ensemble...Tina Cohen-Chang
Seasons of Love Soloist, Ensemble...Mercedes Jones
Steve, Ensemble...Artie Abrams
Note: Ensemble members needed.
A/N: Well I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Hopefully you are too feel free to tell me in a review.