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He sat on his bed, staring at his phone trying to find the right words to text to Alisha. He had no idea what to do or say. Riker ran into the room with a giant smile on his face but it faded when he saw his best friend's expression.
"Blaine? What's wrong?"
"Alisha."
Riker wrinkled his eyebrows, "What about Alisha?"
"We broke up."
"You broke up or she dumped you?"
"The last one."
"Why did she dump you?" Riker sat down next to Blaine and listened intently.
"I sort of missed our date tonight."
"How late were you? An hour?" Blaine shook his head, "Two hours?" Again, "Three!"
"Yeah, but I did have a good reason! My little sister broke her leg and my parents are out of town. I had to take her to the hospital."
"Why didn't you text Lisha and tell her?"
"I tried but I had to stay there and hold my sister's hand or she'd freak out. I took out my phone but the doctor yelled at me to put it back because of all the machines in the room. Then on the way to her house my phone full on died. So I dropped her off and got to Lisha's house as soon as I could."
"Does she know all this happened?"
"No, she just chewed me out and didn't let me say anything. I don't get it Riker, she's never like that!"
"What did you have planned for tonight?"
Blaine sighed, "An amazing dinner at the most expensive restaurant in town. Then a walk around the gardens around Dalton, she loves doing that."
"Was she excited about it?"
"It's all she's been talking about for a week. I screwed up so bad."
"How? It was your sister, it's not like you could've just left her with a broken leg."
"It's how she broke her leg. I was supposed to be watching her while she jumped on her new trampoline but I wasn't."
"What were you doing?"
"I was inside her house arguing with Kurt."
"Kurt? How does he fit in?"
"He sort of… Likes me."
"Wow you just figured this out? I love you man but you are dense!"
"Thanks. He knew I was watching her and came by to lecture me more about being with Alisha. I wasn't watching and she tried to do a trick and fell wrong."
"That wasn't your fault Blaine! It could've happened to anyone."
"What am I gonna do?"
"Give her some time. Wait till Regional's."
"What if she doesn't talk to me there?"
"Let her know that what you're doing there is for her. Let her know you love her." Riker squeezed Blaine's shoulder and stood up, "I'll see you at practice tomorrow. Get some sleep, you need it."
It was competition day. Everyone squirmed in their seats, anxious for what would happen that night. Alisha was being way too calm about everything. She acted like it was just another day when all of her friends were freaking out about harmonization and their wardrobe. Alisha had the most pressure riding on her and it didn't look like she cared much. But inside she was dying. She wanted to break down and cry but she was too stubborn for that.
Blaine was silent almost the entire day, dreading having to sing against Alisha. He didn't want to practice his song or hang out with the Warblers. They all tried to pump him up but he just sat and watched them practice choreography. An hour before the competition all of the teams had arrived and were doing sound checks and getting dressed.
Blaine kept a look out for Alisha but she was nowhere to be found. He saw Finn though. "Hey Finn!" Blaine waved and shook Finn's hand.
"Hey Blaine, you ready to get beat tonight?"
"Haha not quite yet. You guys are pretty confident aren't you?"
"Well we do have Alisha singing the lead."
"I heard about that." Blaine rocked back and forth and shoved his hands in his pockets, "You wouldn't happen to know where she is would you?"
"I'm sorry Blaine. She's asked not to let anyone see her, namely you."
"Great, nice to know that I'm hated. Thanks anyway Finn. Good luck tonight."
"You too man."
Blaine wandered around outside greeting the people he knew. He spotted a familiar face and ran up to her. "Becca!" He cuddled the girl close. He closed his eyes and sighed. He hadn't had a hug like this in a long time. "What are you doing here girl?"
"Did you really think I would miss this? I can't wait to see who is better, you or your girlfriend?"
"She's not my girlfriend." Blaine hung his head.
"I was hoping you had gotten back together. Riker told me everything."
"Woah! You are Riker are….?"
Becca nodded and smiled, "He is so amazing. I love him to death."
"I approve thoroughly."
"Yes! Listen I'm gonna go grab a seat." She threw her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek, "You'll do great, I know it! I love you!"
"Love you more!" Becca giggled and hurried inside.
First on the list was the elderly choir "The Hipsters". They sang an old Hebrew spiritual and were all well over sixty years old.
New Directions waited back stage. They were next to sing. Alisha came out of the dressing room minutes before she had to go on. After several deep breaths, a lot of water, and sweet hugs from Mike and Puck, Alisha was ready to sing her heart out. She got wired and the sound guy helped her place the microphone just right by her mouth. She had to dance a lot and couldn't afford to have to hold the mic. "I feel like Brittney Spears!" She teased.
"And now from McKinley High School it's the New Directions!"
Blaine's heart leapt as he watched Alisha walk out from his seat in the audience. He hadn't seen her in weeks. Alisha looked over the crowd and spotted Riker. He waved and did a thumbs up and a heart with his hands. She smiled and took a deep breath.
I know I can't take one moresteptowards you
Cause all that's waiting is regret
and don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore?
You lost the love
I loved the most
Mike Chang joined her on stage and wrapped his arm around her waist from behind and started to waltz with her. She leaned her head back on his shoulder and closed her eyes.
I learned to live, half-alive
and now you want me one more time
Who do you think you are?Runnin' round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of heartsand tearing love apart
He spun her twice and dipped her down low to the floor and laid her there and danced off stage.
You're gonna catch a coldfrom the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me. Who do you think you are?
She sat up and sang out to the audience, pain written on her face. Blaine's heart broke at the sound of her voice. He wanted to go and hold her and kiss her but he knew he couldn't and it was killing him.
It took so long just to feel alright
Remember how to put back the light in my eyes
I wish I had missed the first time that we kissed
Cause you broke all your promises
Alisha's green eyes met Blaine's and her heart jumped. He smiled sweetly and mouthed the words "I love you". She tore her eyes away and sang with more power than before.
And now you're back
You don't get to get me back
Who do you think you are?Runnin' round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of heartsand tearing love apart
Puck, Mike, and Finn all came out on stage and took turns dancing with her. She would dance with one then they would pass her on to the next guy. The last guy spun her away and they all walked of stage leaving her alone.
You're gonna catch a coldfrom the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Don't come back at all
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?
Alisha's voice died down to nothing on the last note as one diamond tear fell onto her cheek. Her eyes met Blaine's again. He stood and clapped, encouraging all of the Warblers to stand with him. She looked sadly into his eyes and shook her head, telling him no. He knew what it meant. Again she looked away and smiled at the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen," She announced, "The New Directions!" The applause grew louder as the next song started to play. The New Directions ended with a huge bang when they performed "The Great Escape" by Boys Like Girls. The audience rocked out while the Warblers all filed back stage, waiting for them to be done. Blaine paced back and forth and tried his best to remember how to breathe.