AN: Hey, next chapter is up. I've been somewhat busy lately (and have lack of inspiration/ideas to write XD) so I don't know how often chapter updates will be, but I shall try my best to get more written. Also I would like to thank you all for the positive feedback :) it means a lot. Please enjoy~
Disclaimer: I do not own anything besides my OC Izy
*Tuesday*
~Tonight, tonight
It all began tonight
I saw you and the world went away
Tonight, tonight
There's only you tonight
What you are, what you do, what you say~
I yawned and turned off my alarm. ' Big day... ' I thought to myself. I shook off the thought of Finn and concentrated on my morning routine. After my morning work out I quickly jumped in the shower and then proceeded to do my hair when I finished my shower. After I quickly ran downstairs realizing I was running a tad late.
"Running late?" Leroy asked amused. "Make sure to grab something for breakfast to eat before class." He said giving me a reassuring smile.
"Alright, see you after school Dad." I said grabbing a yogurt and granola bar on my way out.
"Oh hun."
"Yeah dad?" I asked already at the door.
"You'll do great today." He smiled.
"Thanks dad." I smiled. I made my way to school on foot eating my granola bar on the way.
"Your unusually late today." I jumped as I turned to see the person who had spoken right behind me.
"Izy! You scared me! I am not late I am on time for your information. Also I prefer you make your presence known in a much more subtle way. What if I thought you were an attacker? I could have pepper sprayed you!" She laughed.
"Ah come on, but you look so cute when you jump like that. Plus I highly doubt you would have used pepper spray on me." She said. "Your later then you usually are." I nodded.
"Seems I took more time then usual on my morning routine. I find my mind is the clearest then and I spend that time thinking on current issues or ideas for the Glee club. What about you? You're usually earlier then I am." She shifted uncomfortably slightly when I asked, but gave a speedy response.
"Guess it's the cold. Must have slept in or taken longer to get ready." She responded staring at the ground. ' Why doesn't she say whats really wrong... ' I thought.
"You sure you should be going to school then? Maybe you need rest. Actually change that maybe to a definite. You DO need rest. Even before you were sick it's obvious you don't get much sleep. Why not take a day off for yourself?" She took a minute to think about it then responded.
"You're probably right. I could really use a day off it's just... Now isn't a good time." She said smiling sadly. "I appreciate the worry though. Maybe I'll try and work in a day off... Someday." I opened my mouth to argue, but then stopped knowing she was just as stubborn as I was. "Ah, today's the big day isn't it?" She asked smiling. I nodded.
"Yes indeed and if I do say so myself I think I will do fabulously." I said smiling. "I chose a song from Funny Girl, not that you would understand since you've never seen it, but I plan on doing my best so I may do the song justice."
"I'm sure you'll do the best of the Glee club." Izy smiled.
"Well I'm not sure if I'd say best. We're all doing our strongest songs. I'm sure everyone will do a fantastic job and the best part about it is we have such a diverse Glee club that it will be a great array of different songs." I responded. Izy nodded.
"Have a song for next week?" She asked.
"I think I have one picked out, but I'm not sure. It is hard to find a song that is out of my element and that I would normally not be good at. I am however waiting till next Thursday to perform. I am still not one hundred percent sure on song choice and practice will take me a good amount of time." I explained.
"Ah that's understandable. I know is definitely worried about you guys for song choice next week."
"Really? What did he say?" I asked. She gasped.
"Asking me to divulge the secrets of what he said? Now Rachel... that would be cheating and from what I recall from a very memorable game of seven minutes you said you ALWAYS play by the rules." She teased. I playfully slapped her arm.
"I DO always follow the rules! I didn't know we weren't allowed to ask what he told you. If I had I would have never even asked the question." She laughed.
"I'm only messing with you. You can ask for help with song choice. He encourages it since he doesn't think you guys can pick good enough opposites." I sent her a glare.
"I do NOT enjoy being "messed" with Isabella." She smiled.
"I know, but you need to lighten up just a little bit. If you take everything too seriously... it can really get to be too much. You know what I mean?"
"I suppose you have point." She smiled at the small victory.
"I have to get some things out of my locker before class, I'll see you in Glee." She said as we approached the school.
"Alright. See ya later Izy." I said waving her goodbye. I got to my locker and started to take my books out for the day. I closed my locker and jumped noticing Quinn next to me. "Honestly that is the second time that has happened to me today Quinn and I do not appreciate it." She let out a laugh.
"Sorry Rachel. I just came to make sure you are dedicated to doing this." She responded.
"Why do you care so much?" I said rolling my eyes.
"Cause I know how useless it is to be in a relationship that's not going anywhere. It's not good to lead him on and this isn't good at all for you."
"What do you mean?" I asked in confusion.
"You need someone that's there for you emotionally and will listen to you and comfort you. I know you say your fine with everything, but I know that it's effecting you. Having a boyfriend that doesn't pay attention to you when you speak or your feelings is only making you feel worse..." I sighed knowing she was right. As of late my dates with Finn had left me aggravated and slightly depressed.
"I know... your right. I WILL do it after Glee, but till then I need to concentrate on my performance. This and my melt down last night I will be lucky to even do half as good as I normally woul-"
"What melt down?" She asked angrily. "Why didn't you text me? What happened?"
"First I would like to point out you just interrupted my train of thought which was an important explanation of why my performance today will potentially be hindered. You know I do detest being interrupted. As for your question Izy was at my house after her shift at work so I could catch her up on her work and she happened to ask about my mother. I wasn't really prepared to talk about it so I started crying."
"What did she say? Need me to mess this chick up cause with the cheerio's back under my command I can tell them to-"
"No! She just was curious if I knew my birth mom. I told her it was Shelby and she asked why we didn't seem to communicate at school that's when I broke down, but she apologized many times for even bringing it up. She knows how it feels..."
"How what feels?" Quinn asked.
"How it feels to grow up without a mother. Her mom died when she was little..." There was a moment of silence as Quinn looked like she was processing the information with a curious look. "Oh did you find out anything about her?" I asked concerned.
"Haven't had the chance yet, but I'll be sure to get on that soon... Rachel do you know who she lives with?" Quinn asked out of the blue.
"Um... yes... She said she moved here with her father. Why do you ask?" I asked curious.
"No reason." She responded quickly. I could tell she wasn't telling the truth, but before I could ask the bell rang. "Don't wanna be late again I'll see ya later." She said as she left. ' That was odd... ' I thought to myself, but quickly made my way to class. The day seemed to speed by quickly, but I managed to fit in some practice during lunch to prepare for my performance. I entered the choir room, but still had other things on my mind.
"All right let's not waste any time. We have half of you performing today and the other half on Thursday. Who wants to go first?" asked. Despite feeling off my game I sharply raised my hand. "Alright Rachel show em how it's done." I felt everyone roll their eyes at my willingness to go first. I quietly handed the music sheet to the piano player and took my place and faced the rest of the club. For some reason I started to feel nerves set it. ' This doesn't make sense... I am a master of performances. I never get nervous. ' I thought to myself making it worse. That's when I spotted Izy. She gave me a smile and a thumbs up. For some reason I couldn't explain it settled my nerves a bit. I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath.
~Don't tell me not to live, just sit and putter
Life's candy and the sun's a ball of butter
Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my parade
Don't tell me not to fly, I simply got to
If someone takes a spill, it's me and not you
Who told you you're allowed to rain on my parade
I'll march my band out, I'll beat my drum
And if I'm fanned out, your turn at bat, sir
At least I didn't fake it, hat, sir
I guess I didn't make it~
I sang with my heart till the song was finished. I smiled and thanked the Glee club as applause filled the air. One by one some more members of the glee club sang. Each unique and each amazing. The last one to do their assignment today was Finn who sang his heart out in his version of "Hit me with your Best Shot". After his performance Finn returned to his seat.
"That was GREAT you guys!" Mr. Schuester exclaimed. "I look forward to the rest of the performances on Thursday! On that note I would also like to extend the invitation to ask for my help on next weeks assignment. I do know it's difficult and if you want any help I am happy to help you. ALSO! Luckily Sugar's father is willing to cover the cost of our trip to the college showcase. I have asked Isabella to make copies of the permission slips." He spoke as Izy handed out the papers. She then sat down after passing out all the papers. "Isabella why didn't you take one?" He asked.
"Umm... I'm not a singer. Why would I need to go on the trip?" She responded.
"You never know. It's still a group activity so I expect you to go." said handing her a paper. "All you need is the signature of your parent or guardian. So, for next week I need the signed slips back and you all need to perform a song opposite one you would usually choose." He finished. Izy seemed to look at her permission slip with worry. "That's it for today, see most of you tomorrow for dance, the rest I'll see you on Thursday."
"Hey Rach, want to walk home together?" Finn asked as the rest of the Glee members filed out of the choir room.
"Actually Finn... There's something I really need to talk to you about. I do not mind talking about it on the way home."
"Alright, lets go then." He smiled wrapping his arm around my shoulder and leading the way. "So what did you need to talk to me about?" He asked.
"It's about us..." I said sliding his arm off of my shoulder. "I really do care for you Finn, but... I do not think I love you in that way. Your one of my closest friends, but... I think we should break up. We make much better friends then lovers and I think it would be much more beneficial to both of us if we didn't see each other romantically." I finished looking at him worried about what his response would be. He was silent for a moment but then nodded.
"Sure Rach. I don't think I understand why, but okay." I was shocked.
"Just like that? Your okay?" I asked surprised.
"Yeah Rach... we've done this a lot. I mean, we usually end up back together so I'm not really gonna stress on it. You just need your space." I internally groaned. ' He doesn't understand. '
"Finn, I do not think you understood what I meant. I think we should break up... for good. We're just not right for each other and I feel -"
"This is my stop. I'll see you tomorrow Rach." He said waving goodbye as he entered his house. ' He ignored me... ' I sighed. I continued home and sent a text to Quinn.
-I broke up with him... I think... - Rachel Berry. Almost instantly I got a response.
-You think? This is kind of a yes or no thing Rachel. I know your not experienced with break ups, but you should know. - Quinn Fabray
-He took it... well? He seems to think that this is just a phase and I need my space. I TRIED to tell him that it was real and that we're done for good, but he cut me off and left. - Rachel Berry.
-I see... Well your definitely broken up. Just let him soak it in. Might take awhile, he does have a THICK skull. - Quinn Fabray
-Quinn he is still my friend so please try and refrain talking bad about him, he's just a tad slower then most. - Rachel Berry. After I sent the text I entered my house and went up to my room dropping my backpack on the floor and then relaxing on my bed.
-Fine I'll try. So...- Quinn Fabray.
-So...? So what?- Rachel Berry
-So when can I start looking for someone new for you? :D honestly B and I have been trying to think of someone to replace Finn over the past few days.- Quinn Fabray. I let out a sigh at her response.
-I JUST BROKE UP WITH HIM QUINN! I don't know... I just don't find the guys our age appealing. You know what I mean? You have Puck and you two have each other and he's there for you... I guess I want that but for me. Problem is there is no one compatible with me at our school.- Rachel Berry.
-I'm sorry... Hey don't worry, there IS someone out there who is perfect for you and you'll be perfect for them. We just need to find em! BTW, your texts are starting to get as long as your speeches XD- Quinn Fabray. I smiled at her response and was glad to have a good friend.
-Well I'm sorry for being very descriptive, some would see that as an amazing quality. One of my many amazing qualities. Haha find them? Sounds like a lot of work. I need to concentrate on my future as I suggest you do.- Rachel Berry
-Kill Joy :'D Fine, but I'm still keeping my eye out for your perfect match! lol g2g mom wants me to go shopping w/ her DX - Quinn Fabray
- Alright, text you later and you should ENJOY your time that you two share :) at least she's trying Quinn. - Rachel Berry. I sent my last text and laid back wondering what to do with the rest of my day. I decided to finish the days homework, after that it was time to make dinner. After dinner I watched a little t.v. but felt tired from the day and decided to turn in early. As I got in bed I thought about my performance today and how nervous I was. I grabbed my phone and decided to send one last text for the night.
-Hey Izy, just wanted to say thanks for today. I had a lot on my mind, but seeing you there today in Glee really helped. - Rachel Berry.
-No problem. I could tell you were feeling un-easy, wanna talk about it :(. You did great though! Your voice is amazing. - Isabella Walker
-Maybe later, the drama for now has been dealt with... I think, and thank you. I think everyone else in glee is tired of my voice.- Rachel Berry
-Nonsense! No one could ever tire of it. It's beautiful.- Isabella Walker.
-Thanks Izy. :) Well, I hate to go, but I feel dead DX Hopefully going to get some rest tonight.- Rachel Berry
-No problem XD I understand. Night, and Sweet Dreams.- Isabella Walker. I smiled as I closed my phone. ' This is turning out to be a better school year then I thought it would be. ' I thought as I closed my eyes and got comfertable.