I'm loving all of the reviews from you guys! I am surprised at all the support for Quinn so sorry if she comes across a little bitchy in this chapter. I think her reaction is natural, yet at the same time I can't blame Finchel!
As she pushed open the door, it was difficult not to be overwhelmed by the sounds and sight in front of her. This was it. Her first taste of the biz. She noticed Finn gripping her hand nervously as the producer guided them into their seats. She grinned when she heard the opening bars of Don't Stop Believing fill the room. Despite hearing this song by Journey a thousand times on the radio, this time it was her version, no, she corrected herself, their version.
The DJ, a sweet looking blonde female who was wearing an oversized Brown University hoodie waved and introduced herself. Rachel breathed a sigh of relief, the club had received some brief media training but she had worried this might be difficult. This woman had put her immediately at ease, there was nothing to worry about. She was on her way to becoming a star with a hopelessly handsome boyfriend by her side!
As the final notes of the track rang out, the DJ introduced the group.
"And we're here on this beautiful NYC afternoon with the cast from the show that everyone is talking about… Glee! The Real Life Show Choir! Hey guys! "
Finn waved back silently as the rest of the gang's hellos echoed around the room. "Finn" Rachel hissed gently, stroking his hand, "It's a radio show, they can't see you!"
"Right guys, just to keep our listeners in the loop, we're going to do a quick intro. So to my left I have Mercedes and Kurt. Say hi guys."
"Hey y'all" they replied enthusiastically.
"Following on I have the three sassy cheerleaders Santana, Brittany and Quinn. We love you guys here at Z100, we just hate how slim you look in your cheerio uniforms!" the host joked.
"We don't eat solid foods" replied Brittany, looking confused.
"Err… ok then I have Tina and Artie. I have to say guys from watching the first show there seems to be a little chemistry between you guys. Care to elaborate?"
"Err n-no" stuttered Tina, "We're just friends."
"Right" laughed the presenter and last but certainly not least it's the will they won't they couple that everybody's talking about it's Finchel!"
"Hi" responded Rachel confidently. "Who's finchel?" asked Finn, looking confused.
"It's out celebrity couple name" Rachel whispered into his ears you know like Finn plus Rachel equals Finchel."
"Oh, that's cool" nodded Finn, grinning, "it saves time and all."
The host rolled her eyes. "So I know our listeners are dying to speak to your guys. Our phones are all lit up! So I'm going to hook you up straight away. On line one I have Tracy, calling from Brooklyn, Tracy can you hear me?"
"Hi guys!" breathed Tracy excitedly. "I totally loved the premier episode. It's like the new Hills without the tans! My first question has to be for Finn. I know you love Rachel and all but don't you think cheating on your girlfriend was undeniably douchy?"
The silence was undeniable as both Rachel and Finn inhaled heavily. Finn wasn't prepared for this, neither of them were. Rachel couldn't help but notice the smirk forming on Kurt and Santana's face. Finn could see Puck take Quinn's hand and rub it gently. Well, that was new.
"Err, yes it was, it was really bad of me. Totally. I am not that guy, I mean I know I was that guy but I just couldn't help it, which I know is really lame…" Finn trailed off, uncomfortably.
"And what about you Rachel?" probed the host, her voice now unexpectedly sharp. "Loyal listeners I have to be honest it's pretty clear that Finchel is alive and well after the first episode, there all over each other here! Rachel has been whispering sweet nothings into his ear all this time we've been on air! On that note, Rachel, do you feel guilty for clearly stealing another girl's man from under her nose?"
Rachel gasped aloud. So much for putting me at ease, she thought.
"It wasn't like that" she replied, attempting to smooth her voice. Showing fear would do no good this early on. As an upcoming star she had to be used to difficult questions and unprovoked attacks from the paparazzi. "I had loved Finn from afar for forever. I know it wasn't the right thing to do and after we first kissed we both tried really hard to break it off and… well I guess you saw the rest." She blushed. "Look Quinn has always been, well, not the kindest to me but I can honestly say hand on heart that I didn't set out to hurt her."
"Are you fricking kidding me Berry?" yelled Quinn from across the room, "you were practically spraying the choir room when Finn joined Glee, you made sure you got your claws into him straightaway. We all saw you during Push It. It was disgusting."
"Hey, Hang on a second" responded Finn, his voice quivering. " She didn't force me to do anything, it was…" He paused and then he saw it. A tiny light blinking, almost as if it was winking at him, laughing at the power it had over him it had. "Hang on a second, are you guys filming in here too? I thought we were on vacation and we started up when we got back?" The glee club shifted their gaze to where Finn was pointing. "Are you guys ever going to be straight with us?" demanded Mercedes.
Sensing tension, the DJ swiftly thanked the caller and switched to another track to ensure the argument continued off air.
Sally, another junior researcher on the show, was attempting to calm the group down. "If you guys hadn't gone totally awol on us and refused to record the group performance we wouldn't be a day behind. The next show is airing in 3 days, as the scheduling is being switched this week. We've had to do a rushed promo released online today. Today is our last chance to get footage in time for the all nighter I'll be pulling to get this edited in time, whilst you swan off to somewhere fancy for dinner. You've got it easy!"
"Are we going to dinner?" Finn asked, easily distracted.
"Yes!" cried Sally, she turned to the DJ. "If you wouldn't mind, can we do another call and then wrap things up? These guys need to be on their way and screen the questions first. We're going to lose the US Weekly cover if the audience are totally hating on Finn and Rachel."
The host nodded, " Ok guys, we're back with the Glee gang! I have to say I am sorry for cutting that girl fight short, but I needed to play that track! It's my record of the week! Anyways, final call we have Britney, from Manhattan"
"I'm right here" said Brittany, confused again.
"Hi Brittany!" replied Britney, "I love you. But my question is for Quinn, Quinn in the new promo I watched on youtube we see you totally devastated at Finn dumping you, yet in the premier episode you didn't even seem bothered about him. You seemed more excited to see Puck and were constantly putting Finn down. Is this just a case of wanting what you can't have? I'm totally Team Rachel by the way! I love you Rachel, I brought your T-Shirt and everything."
Quinn snapped moodily "I'm devastated because my boyfriend broke up with me on TV for a Broadway loving midget. I'm devastated because I looked a total idiot and Mrs Sylvester didn't think I had enough self-confidence to be head cheerio. I'm devastated because I used to be the most popular girl in school and ever since Finn joined Glee my rep is spiralling. Is that good enough for you?" She breathed in and noticed the rest of the groups reaction. Even Puck was slightly shifting his seat away from her. "I'm sorry Brittany, I'm just, just a bit emotional today." she added, her voice softer. "You're entitled to your own opinion I guess."
"Ok guys, that's it for the cast of Glee" interrupted the DJ. "Before they head off sight seeing I have another exclusive. The first radio play of the promo for this weeks episode. Now remember your getting the episode a whole day early due to scheduling conflicts so make sure you check your lists and set your tivo. Go to the fox website for more exclusive clips."
This week on… Glee
We were so Team Finchel, and so was Finn (transition to Finn saying "In fact she's kind of amazing"). Then this happened (cut to Finn shouting "we're through") Ouch that's gotta hurt. How will Quinn take it? Has Rachel's true colours started to show (switch to Rachel saying "she's a total bitch and I don't care who knows it!" to Finn) And what's Puck got to do with this (transition to Puck saying "you look really pretty today?") Today's spelling test at Mc Kinley high. Can you spell D-R-A-M-A. All new Glee, Monday at 8 on Fox.
"I'm gonna say it again, what happened to the music?" Mercedes shouted to no one in particular.
"I knew they were going to play it" sighed Quinn sadly.
"They've cut that scene totally wrong" mumbled Rachel, turing to Quinn in particular, "I was telling Finn what I overheard Santana saying about me in the bathroom." She moved her focus to Sally "I thought you didn't want the audience hating us! You're turing me into a monster!"
"Where did Britney go?" asked Brittany.
Puck didn't say anything at all.
How could it be, thought Rachel, as Sally shooed them out the booth, that achieving her dreams was just making her miserable.
Ooh drama!I love writing those promos! P.S. Please review guys! Also not sure if tivo real, heard it on Sex and The City.