The unusual match
There will be more Sue in this chapter.
Leah's POV
Me and Noah had texted all weekend, and called each other a few times too. He said I could call him Noah, so I do; I think it suits him better. He wasn't the only one I texted, during the week I had acquired the numbers of Kurt, Mercedes and Artie. For once in my life I had a social life! Wow.
I had my first cheerleading practice on the Monday; I didn't like the skimpy outfit but didn't want to get on Coach Sylvester's nerves.
I got out of my car and walked into school, some of the jocks wolf whistled but I silence them with a glare. I was getting books out of my locker when Noah appeared, "Hey Babes, how was your weekend?" he said catching hold of my hand, "good" I smiled; at least he wasn't embarrassed to be seen with me. He looked me up and down, smirking "You look hot in that outfit." He stated, I rolled my eyes "No, I look like a slut." He frowned "if you think that the outfits are slutty why did you try out?" I shrugged "'Cause I wanted to." I replied before walking to practice, flashing him a smile on the way.
I got there dead on time, good thing too. Coach made a girl cry as she was three minutes late. Cheerleading was easy in comparison to chasing and killing vampires though it did require the same amount of team work. We were constantly getting shouted at, in the two minutes break we had the Miss Sylvester approached me "You are great at cheering, you must have past experience." I shook my head "never done it before." I answered "well, you are a natural." She said before becoming serious "you are going to get me that national's trophy no matter what it means you give up. Cheerleading is your life now. Got it?" she said before announcing that break was over and we were to begin again. It was fun, we constructed the triangle and I was at the top; it was fun till we all fell. Coach didn't like that, not one bit "you're sloppy!" she shouted "stop cry and get cheering if you're to hurt to, get off my squad! She was tough and I admired her for that but maybe she could do it but be a little less mean. The rest of practice was fun and I could see why the waiting list was so long.
Sue's POV
Cheerio practice was abysmal today; they couldn't even construct a simple triangle. It was sloppy, which I told them. There was one good thing that came out of the practice, my new head cheerleader displayed how well suited she was to her post. She is a great team player who can pull of some great moves. I warned her that is she blew it as my ticket to national's she would regret it.
Other than practice, I had a great day; Miss Pillsbury even had a nervous breakdown at lunch, oh the hilarity. Mr Shuester got angry at me for demeaning his stupid little club and I put him in his place, messing with him and his little club was a lot more amusing than you would assume.
Leah's POV
I went to my first periods and went to the cafeteria; I had gone home for lunch the past week and this was my first time in here, I was wondering where to sit when Noah came up behind me and grabbed my hand. "hey, you're eating in here today? Come sit with me and the glee club." He said with a smile; he grabbed my hand and led me to a table.
We sat down and I said hi to everyone, I was about to eat my hotdog when Kurt gasped "Leah, do you know how many carbohydrates are in that? It is so bad for your heath!" I laughed "I don't care Kurt, I eat as much as I want and burn it off at the gym." The whole table laughed and most the lads agreed and Kurt just rolled his eyes.
Lunch was fun we sat and talked, it was like when we used to do at Emily's but everyone liked me. I loved it. Everyone else seemed to have a good time too, it was really unusual scene for me, this many people happy in one place.
I loved all the people in glee club, Rachel was a little over the top but she was a nice girl at heart, Finn was a great guy with great dancing skills (!), Mercedes was a good friend that always stuck up for you, Kurt was an awesome gut with an awesome fashion sense, Tina was a quiet girl with an the a kind heart, mike was an great dancer, Quinn and Santana where nice behind the bitchy exterior (a bit like me) , Brittany was just sweet, Artie was a nice guy who seemed to put everyone else first and Noah, well there was no words.
The last few lessons passed quickly, I couldn't wait for the glee meeting this afternoon. As we all filled into the choir room I could feel excitement bubbling inside of me, I know it was only the third time I had been but it was still fun. And I got to see Noah.
I never thought I would sing in public but here I was sat in a choir room ready to sing with a group of amazing people. We were all sat in the room chatting, Finn was sat at the drum and Noah had his guitar in hand. Santana, britanny, Quinn, Kurt and Mercedes were singing. I was playing the guitar quietly, it was a song that I loved 'if I die young' by The Band Perry, it's a really pretty song.
Mr Shue came in and we all went silent and waited for him to speak. He hesitated then spoke, "I want you to sing a song you think that glee should sing. The winning song we will sing as a group number at sectionals." He sighed, something told me this wasn't his idea "please... pick a sensible and appropriate song, please..." he smiled at us and sat down saying that we should get on with it.
I did not know what to do. I don't know what songs would be good for glee club, I do like a lot of songs, can't sing many of them. I was thinking maybe Teenage Dreams by Katy Perry or Your Song from The Moulin Rouge. I decided on the latter.
I started strumming my guitar to the vague tune of the song, I looked over at Noah to see him playing the guitar and singing under his breath. If I didn't have werewolf hearing I wouldn't be able hear but I could tell he was singing 'only the good die young', he was amazing.
Kurt was sat next to me brain storming Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, Mercedes was looking at Tina Turner songs on her iPod and Rachel looked as if she was going to explode if she didn't start singing; soon after she retreated to the auditorium to sing her heart out.
Next week in glee club
We all entered the room and took a seat; Mr Shue entered an asked us who wanted to go first, Rachel jumped at the chance "I would like to sing 'Amazing Grace' please enjoy"
"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me...
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
T'was Grace that taught...
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.
The Lord has promised good to me...
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be...
as long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me...
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see."
She may be a total self obsessed diva but she had one hell of a voice.
"Very nice Rachel, now who is next?" Mr Shue asked, no-one responded "No-one? Leah?" I sighed and agreed to sing my song
I stood up in front of everyone and said "Hi, I'm going to sing 'My Song' from the Moulin Rouge." I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. I started to sing.
"It's a little bit funny
This feeling inside
I'm not one of those people
Who can easily hide
I don't have much money,
But boy if I did
I'd buy a big house
Where we both could live.
If I was a sculptor, (but then again no)
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
I know it's not much,
But it's the best I can do
My gift is my song
And this one's for you.
And you can tell everybody
that this is your song.
It may be quite simple but
now that it's done.
Hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
that I put down in words
how wonderful life is now you're in the world.
Sat on the roof
And I kicked off the moss.
Well some of these verses
Well they, they got me quite cross.
But the sun's been kind
while I wrote this song.
It's for people like you
that keep it turned on.
So excuse me forgetting,
but these things I do.
You see I've forgotten
if they're green or they're blue.
Anyway the thing is,
what I really mean,
yours are the sweetest eyes
I've ever seen.
And you can tell everybody
that this is your song.
It may be quite simple, but
Now that it's done.
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is now you're in the world!"
They all stood up and gave me and standing ovation. I blushed and hid my face. I walked over to sit at Noah's side and he smiled at me "You were great." he whispered. "Now, Noah, what songs have you prepared?" he smirked "Billy Joel's Only the good die young."
He stood up and picked up his guitar, Brian started to play the piano into. Noah joined in with his guitar and sang along .
"Come out Virginia, don't let me wait
You Catholic girls start much too late
Oh but sooner or later it comes down to fate
I might as well be the one
He was an amazing singer. I was in awe.
Well they showed you a statue told you to pray
they built you a temple and locked you away
Oh but they never told you the price that you pay
For things that you might have done
Only the good die young
that's what I said
only the good die young
only the good die young
I loved this song, he was so…
Is there a word?
You might have heard I run with a dangerous crowd
we ain't too pretty we ain't too proud
we might be laughing a bit too loud
Oh but that never hurt no one
So come on Virginia show me a sign
send up a signal and I'll throw you the line
the stained-glass curtain you're hiding behind
never lets in the sun
Everyone, including me, got up and started to dance. It was so fun, I haven't danced in ages
Darlin' only the good die young
Whoa oooh oooh
I tell you
only the good die young
only the good die young
You got a nice white dress and a party on your confirmation
you got a brand new soul
Hmmm and a cross of gold
But Virginia they didn't give you quite enough information
you didn't count on me
when you were counting on your rosary
Whoa oooh oh
They say there's a heaven for those who will wait
Some say it's better but I say it ain't
I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints
The sinners are much more fun
You know that only the good die young
Whoa oooh baby hey
I tell you
Only the good die young
Only the good die young
Well your mother told you all that I could give you was a reputation
Oh she never cared for me
But did she ever say a prayer for me?
Whoa whoa oh
Come out come out come out Virginia don't let me wait,
You Catholic girls start much too late
Sooner or later it comes down to fate
I might as well be the one,
You know that only the good die young
I'm telling you baby
You know that only the good die young
Only the good die young
Only the good
Only the good die young"
We all cheered and when back to our seats. There was no time for any other performances today and so we went home. I had talked to Noah all through the week and we had met up over the weekend but nothing much else had happened; I was happy to keep it like this.
Puck's POV
We got a new glee assignment last lesson; it was to perform a song you think that glee club should perform. I quickly decided on a song, whilst practicing it I glanced over to look at Leah who was staring glassy eyed as she quietly played the guitar, her fingers floating over the notes. She was so beautiful.
l When Mr. Shue asked us who wanted to go first no-one was surprised when Rachel jumped at the chance. She sang 'Amazing Grace' it was good but I wouldn't say amazing; we all applauded. Then Leah got up and sang her song.
Wow.
She sang a song from the Moulin Rouge, it was amazing. She is a wonderful vocalist, how could she not see that? It astounded me. I plan to take her out again, maybe to see a film or something since we had so much fun the last two times. We all gave her a standing ovation except Rachel who frowned at the fact the she was stealing her spotlight.
It was my turn next, I got up and picked up my guitar; Brian played the introduction and I joined in. I liked performing but I didn't mind not being in the spotlight all the time, unlike some people *cough*Rachel*cough*. Everyone go up and started to dance. Leah looked so good when she danced.
Kurt's POV
Wow, Rachel doesn't miss an opportunity to show off; I had to stop myself from laughing at the look on her face as Leah sang. Speaking of Leah, her and Puck were now an official couple. They weren't as showy as other couples and rarely kissed in public, but you could tell that they enjoyed each other's company. They were a good couple.
Rachel's POV
This isn't fair I was so much better than that Clearwater girl yet the glee club gave her a standing ovation and not me! How? It was because of me that we got to regional's last year, does that not count for anything? I never get the praise I deserve.
She was now dating Noah, I didn't mind that too much. She could put him in his place.
Mr Shuster's POV
I was slightly nervous about what the kids may sing, I wasn't into most popular music and I didn't want anything inappropriate. First to perform was Rachel she sang 'Amazing Grace', I thought that it was a good song and I could arrange it so that it would work with all twelve kids singing but I hadn't heard all the songs. Next it was Leah, she sang 'Your Song' it was a sweet melody that suited her voice well, it wasn't going to be easy for them to pick a song. The songs were equally as good, I didn't like the fact that the kid favoured Leah over Rachel as they didn't like Rachel, but I couldn't change them. Then Puck sang his song, 'Only the good die young' it was quite impressive to see him singing a solo as it wasn't a regular occurrence, he was actually a very good singer. I wanted to hear more but that is all we had time for.
It had came to my attention that Puck and Leah were dating, I knew that Puck had a image and was known for breaking girls hearts and I didn't want him to live up to it. I wasn't going to stop them dating, I know that young love can blossom, it happened with me and Terri, but that didn't last, did it?
My life wasn't as easy as it used to be, my love life is so complicated, with the divorce from Terri and my hidden feelings for Emma; my job is complicated, complicated by Sue Sylvester, today she confronted Figgins and got the glee club budget cut by 3%, it doesn't sound like much but we are already running on empty; then to make matters she upset Emma today causing her to have a mini breakdown, does that woman know no limits?
Quinn's POV
So, Puck was dating the new girl, I was happy for him; after the baby gate situation we had become good friends, I knew that he needed a good girlfriend and I think that is what he has found. He was lucky.
Auntie Elle POV's
I was happy for Leah, she had found herself a good boyfriend. She had told me all about him that night after her first date, she had described him as an amazing guy, kind, funny, a real gentleman, she said he was everything she had always wanted. And since then she hadn't stopped smiling.
I could see that she was finally over Sam Uley and was moving on with her life.
I was proud of her.