AN - Sorry for taking so long! I have school, so I'll only be able to update about once a week. This is really just (another) filler chapter. I have a bit of writer's block, but I have the next chapter planned and ready for writing (my favourite so far), so it will be much better.
**DISCLAIMER**: The only thing that I own that is Glee related is a shirt. I don;t own any of the songs mentioned. But if someone could get me a Darren Criss or Chris Colfer, I'd be happy to own one.
Underline is Tina singing.
Bold is Artie singing.
Italics is Mercedes sining.
No formatting is everyone singing.
"Welcome to Dalton. This is your room-mate," he said winking and pointing to Blaine, "Blaine Anderson."
...
"Here we are! Common room!"
He opened the door and motioned for me to go first. I strutted inside, and...
"SURPRISE!" was screamed at me from all angles. I noticed Mercedes, Finn and even Mr. Schue was there.
Boy, I wasn't expecting this.
Blaine P.O.V.
I watched as Kurt's expression changed from bemused to surprised to knowing. He looked at me, the question obvious in his eyes. All I did was nod, which was incidentally the cue for our next surprise.
The Warblers and New Directions had collaborated for a performance of a few songs. The would be live musical entertainment throughout the afternoon, but a few songs had been prepared in acapella arrangements, with his friends (and I) taking the lead vocals.
Everyone started with opening notes in an eight-part harmony, the song taking shape without any backing music.
Oo, oo, oo.
Tina sang the first verse, her beautiful soprano voice swelled over her backup, only provided by a few of the Warblers, Quinn and Brittany at that time.
You and I must make a pact,
We must bring salvation back.
Where there is love,
I'll be there.
(I'll be there)
Everyone else, including myself, joined in on the repeat of "I'll be there", and the rest of the group hummed the backing, the song starting to swell louder as Tina continued into the second verse.
I'll reach out my hand to you,
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name
and I'll be there.
(I'll be there)
This time, Artie sang the lead. Tina and Artie weren't his best friends in the group, but the message of the song was the most important bit, and they were the best people suited for the parts.
And, (woah)
I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you, yeah.
The song swelled to a substantial volume as Artie continued his part.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll be your strength,
I'll keep holding on.
Mercedes' powerful vocals kicked in. The strength in her voice blew us all away. Her singing this was her way to tell Kurt that she had accepted that he was leaving, and wished him the best - that she was no longer hurt or angry.
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well that's all I'm after.
Just call my name,
And I'll be there.
(I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah, baby)
With an unselfish love that respects you.
Just call my name,
And I'll be there.
(I'll be there)
Artie and Mercedes sung out the rest of the song; with Tina, Quinn and Brittany singing the backup parts. I looked at Kurt to see how he was dealing with all of this. It seemed to be that he was crying, but not be cause he was upset. He was smiling through his tears, and flashed me an extra special grin when he noticed my staring.
And, (oh woah)
I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you
You know I'm so glad I found you. (Yeah)
(So glad baby)
I'll be there with a love so strong,
I'll be your strength,
You know I'll keep holding on.
If you should ever find someone new
I know she better be good to you.
'Cos if she doesn't,
Then I'll be there.
Don't you know baby, (yeah yeah)
I'll be there,
I'll be there. (yeah)
Just call my name,
And I'll be there.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
I'll be there baby,
You know I'll be there, (yeah)
Just call my name,
And I'll be there.
Just look over your shoulder.
Just call my name,
And I'll be there.
Oo, oo, oo.
Oo, oo, oo.
Kurt P.O.V.
I can't believe that the Warblers and ND had collaborated to create this afternoon for me. I knew that Blaine was the sole instigator, no matter how many times he insisted that he had help.
The songs that had been sung were amazing and emotional. After the mind-blowing rendition of I'll Be There, many other songs had been sung as a reminder that the New Directions would always have my back, and the Warblers were ready to accept me with open arms.
Quinn and Finn had collaborated with the rest of the New Directions to sing Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac and Brittany and Santana followed this up with an astounding version of Umbrella by Rihanna. Santana refused to admit that she did it for me though, explaining that "Brittany asked me. Who can turn down Brittany?"
Someone (Wes) pulled out a karaoke machine, explaining that that was the extent of their group songs, but many people had practiced solos or duets in honour of my transfer. First up was Blaine, who tripped over his own feet in order to get the the stage first.
After his amazing performance of Bruno Mar's Count On Me, he came over to talk to me.
"Well?" he inquired.
"Thankyou Blaine!" I squealed, only vaguely recognizing Finn singing I'll Stand By You in the background.. "This is perfect. I loved your song. I can't believe you did this for me!"
"You're welcome, but the Warblers and New Directions helped a lot. I couldn't have done this without them. Your friends care a lot about you."
I was about to respond, but Rachel pulled me onto the stage to sing the duet that we had done earlier in the year - Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy.
The rest of the afternoon passed without Blaine leaving my side. As soon Wes and David finished singing You've Got A Friend In Me from Toy Story, Mr. Schue came up to me and explained that they had all come on the bus, and had to leave then. Everyone came up and hugged me, all upset to be leaving so soon.
Before they left, Puck and Finn, along with Wes, David and Thad brought all my bags up to our (Blaine and my) dorm. I was so exhausted, I just grabbed the bag with my pajamas inside it and changed before setting an alarm for tomorrow morning and crashing into my (extremely soft) bed. My moisturizing routine could wait until tomorrow morning. Tomorrow, my first official day at Dalton Academy.
AN - The songs sung/mentioned are I'll Be There, the Mariah Carey feat. Trey Lorenz cover of the Jackson 5 song, Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac, Umbrella by Rihanna, Count On Me by Bruno Mars, I'll Stand By You by the Pretenders (there's already a Glee cover), Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy by Barbra Streisand & Judy Garland (also has a Glee cover) and You've Got A Friend In Me from Toy Story.
Once again, I don't own any of these songs!