Oh great, hes enthusiatic! Mercedes thought as she took a deep breath trying not to look rude to him. Mr. Shue was still lecturing everyone about what the meaning of duets was, what they should see in a duet and he started pairing everyone else together. Everyone excitedly got together with their partners once had finished.

Nick turned to me with a smile on his face. What is there to smile about! Stealing all my solos?

"So what song should we sing together? Got any ideas?" He spoke like hes known me his entire life. I dont like it.

"I dont have a clue Shirly temple. What do you think?" He looked a little offended for a minute there but snapped out of it.

"What about a broadway tune?" He half smiled. It was kind of cute but at the same time it made my stomach twist.

"Oh great! All we need is another Rachel Berry Broadway star!" I spoke than turned my head a bit. He raised his eyebrows.

"Who is Rachel Berry? and by the way have I done anything to offend you in any way because if I have I'm sorry!" He looked and sounded sincere. She felt bad for how she is acting.

"Rachel Berry is the Broadway Queen of the glee club. Its always about her. All the solos go to her and whenever there is a chance for someone else to get a solo she always finds a way to steal it and now you are going to do the same thing. Than I will never get a solo again!" Mercedes crossed her arms and looked down. Starting to feel depressed that the time she finally gets a solo she might have it stolen again by the new guy.

"Im sorry. I promise not to steal any solos from you. I never steal anything actually. Im fair to everyone! If you really don't want to be my partner Im sure we can work something out with . I just really hope you could give me a chance." Nick pleaded with Mercedes making her feel more bad about the way he was acting. There was something sweet about him. No no no! Mercedes couldnt fall for it. For her all guys were liars and they do anything to get their own way with things. Mr. Shue interrupted everyone to tell them its time to go. 4:30 already? wow Mercedes thought it would never come. Mercedes started packing her things and getting up to leave.

"Sorry but I got to go." Mercedes stood up and grabbed her purse and went to her locker. She didnt realize that Nick followed her. She was grabbing all her bags, struggling to get everything in one of her hands to carry home. She had her book bag and her binder with her science project and her jacket to bring home. She lived around the block from the school so it wasnt too far of a walk. She turned and Nick was standing right there leaning against the locker. Oh great him again? Mercedes thought.

"Got a big load there! May I help you carry your stuff home to save you from having to struggle. Its the least I can do! Maybe we can talk about song choices on the way! Get a head start. We can beat that Rachel berry girl you know!" Nick playfully smiled and stepped closer looking around for something easy to reach to help carry. He's a gentlemen. Mercedes thought. It kind of impressed her. She did need help with her things, and she did like the sound of beating Rachel at the duets.

"Really! Thank you so much! I live right around the corner from here so it wont be too far of a walk!" Mercedes smiled at him. She still had a bit of a dislike for him unsure if he was lying to her about not taking her solos off of her.

"How about Ive had the time of my life?" Nick says as we almost arrive at home.

"That song has been used so many times!" Mercedes looks forward to see any sight of her house. Nick continued to name songs until they reached her front door.

"Soo im home now! Thank you for helping me carry my stuff! I really appreciate it!" Mercedes smiled a bit but still wasnt too fussy over Nick yet.

"How about we meet up in the morning to discuss more song ideas?" Nick asked and smiled. There was no way Mercedes was going to go to school extra early to work with him.

"Sorry I dont think I can make it!" Mercedes lied. Nick looked a bit dissapointed.

"Oh okay than! Well nice meeting you!" Nick smiled as he walked off and waved.

"Nice meeting you too!" Mercedes said hesitantly and she walked inside her house.