Thank you for your comments! I saw them today and I just couldn't resist! So, I opened up this second chapter, which I had already begun, and I just had to finish it tonight! You all make me want to keep writing! I'm really happy that you all seem to like it already… thank you! Well, I finished the second chapter, so here you go. I hope you all enjoy this part of the story.

A Monchele Romance

Chapter 2- Celebration Dinner

That night, the cast took Lea out for dinner to celebrate her birthday. They all got there early and set up their gifts on a table. When Lea arrived, she was with Theo. Cory was disappointed that she brought him, but he pretended to still be happy and gave her a hug. He could feel Theo staring at him as he hugged Lea, but he was almost happy that Theo was watching Lea hug him back.

They all sat down, talking with each other and eating a great dinner. Of course, it was all vegan food, just for Lea.

After they ate, Lea started opening her presents, smiling wide as she thanked everyone for what they got her. Last, she opened Cory's gift. It was a gold star necklace, and she knew just by looking at it that it wasn't cheap. Lea didn't know what to say, so she just hugged him tightly.

"Thank you so much, Cory," she breathed. "This is the perfect gift."

Cory smiled. "No problem, Lea." He took the necklace and put it around her neck for her.

Lea looked down at it, lightly touching it. She smiled and everyone sang Happy Birthday as her cake was lit. Lea shut her eyes, made a wish, and blew out the candles as everyone cheered. She laughed and thanked everyone for the dinner. They all left because they had to get sleep before filming in the morning.

Theo took Lea to her place and leaned in to kiss her before saying good night and leaving her to get some rest. Lea checked her messages and there were many of her close friends and family singing Happy Birthday to her. She couldn't help but smile as she listened to each and every message. She called everyone back, thanking them, before she took her phone out and tweeted her fans.

msleamichele I had a great birthday! I got to film a very romantic scene with CoryMonteith and then the cast took me out for a yummy dinner! Thank you guys! :)

After getting ready for bed, she got a notification that Cory retweeted her tweet. She smiled and got into bed, turning on Funny Girl.

That weekend, the cast didn't have to film at all. None of them really had any plans except for Lea. She was heading to New York to spend her birthday weekend with her parents. Lea got tweets from the entire cast that said things like 'Have fun!' or 'Have a safe trip!' and it made her smile to think that she had so many people that cared about her.

msleamichele Leaving for New York today to see the parents! I can't wait to go back home for the weekend; I miss NY!

Lea got her bags and loaded them into her car, driving to LAX.

When Lea got to where her parents lived with her bags, she was extremely excited to see them. She set down her bags outside their door and rang the doorbell.

Lea was ecstatic to see Marc Sarfati open the door to her smiling face, which made him smile even wider immediately. "Lea! You're here!" Marc wrapped his only daughter in a tight hug.

Edith Sarfati must have heard them from the kitchen, for she came rushing to the door. Marc had to move out of the way to let Edith get to Lea, who was happy to be embraced by her mother after being away for a while.

"Lea! I missed you!" Edith exclaimed. "Happy birthday! I know it was a few days ago, but now I get to say it in person."

Lea giggled. "Thank you mom. I missed you too. Both of you." She smiled, hugging them both again.

"Marc, take her bags to her room so that Lea can get some rest. The flight probably made you exhausted, didn't it?"

Lea nodded. "I am pretty tired. Could I just take a quick nap before dinner?"

Edith smiled. "Of course you can. Go ahead darling."

Marc took Lea's bags to her room for her and when he left she took her shoes off and jumped into the bed, crawling under the soft blankets. After the flight, she really needed some sleep if she didn't want to fall asleep at dinner that night. Almost immediately after her head hit the pillow, her eyes were shut and she was lost in her dreams.

So? Did you like it? I hope so… I'm looking forward to reading all of your comments. Thank you for your support so far!