Disclaimer: Yep, I should've updated a day ago, but I had a bad case of Writer's Block. Anyway, I have recovered! Enjoy!
Chapter 10
Close Encounters
"So, I just read Becky's report."
It was 7:00 AM in the morning, and yet again, Sue Sylvester has called her three prized Cheerios in her office. They were seated just like before, only her office desk in between them. She looked at them intently, first focusing on the brunette with the blue eyes.
"You did nothing. It's like you didn't even try to be Captain."
Lindsay had her head down. "Well, Coach, I was…attending to other...circumstances."
The coach shifted her eyes to the redhead.
"And you," she said, pointing a finger at her. "You involved yourself all right. You got slushied. Did you not understand the terms of being Captain?"
Marissa was also looking down. "I didn't want to be Captain. And I didn't want to see any of my friends get slushied."
She put down her finger, still looking at her. "And you proved your point by taking a slushie? You gingers always baffle me."
She then turned to the Latina, who was smiling at her.
"You, on the other hand…you slushied two students, and on top of that, stood on a table to address the commotion."
Emily was looking at her, wanting to make eye contact.
"Do you know what you have? Guts and conviction. Because of that, I have no choice but to name you Captain."
"Really Coach? Oh man, best moment of my life so far!" Her smile was reaching epic proportions.
"Of course it is," she said, standing up. "Practice will be at 5:30 AM, everyday, starting tomorrow. Early morning practices are a staple of this squad, and so that you won't also whine about having time for Glee Club."
She points a finger to the door as the three stand from their seats. They hurriedly went out the door.
"Well that went fairly well…" Marissa took a deep breath. "I seriously thought I was going to get kicked off the team."
"Me too," said Lindsay, as she looked at Emily. "But still...congratulations Emily! You truly deserve it."
Both the girls hug the new captain. "You guys…but what I said was true. I'm gonna make sure no more slushie-ing is going to happen."
"Do you need assistance for that?"
The three turn around to see Samuel who was walking towards them.
"And did I hear it right? Captain?" He grabs Emily's hand and locks it in between his.
"Yes, Sammybear." She said, looking at him.
"Sammybear? That's…unusual. Still, congratulations." They were both looking at each other.
"Okay. We're just going to go to the restroom," Lindsay said, smiling and starting to walk across the hallway. Marissa looked at them one last time and followed her. "Meet us at the lockers, lovebirds."
As the two begin to go farther away, the two with interlocking hands start to walk. They pass by Cameron, who was leaning at his locker, listening to music. He notices Samuel and Emily, and removed one of his earphones.
"You know, I never thought that the two of you would get together."
She goes near him, pointing a finger at his chest. "Well, I never thought that Marissa would go for a guy like you either."
Cameron smirked. "Touché Emily…Wait!" He grasps her shoulders tightly. "What did she say? Did she talk about what happened yesterday?"
She shook her head, as Samuel was watching their conversation looking amused.
"She didn't say a word," she said, almost mocking him. He let go of her shoulders and leaned on his locker again.
"But…I like you Cam. You're a good fit for her and I can see that you obviously care for her."
He smiled. At least he had the good graces of her best friend. Samuel welcomes Emily back in his arms and looked at him.
"You know what? I think you should go a double date with us! You have those Lima Bean coupons right? Use them!"
"Hey that's a great idea!" The Latina places her hand on Samuel's chest and looks at Cameron. "You can be the cute innocent couple while we can be the hot and steamy one."
He frowned and looked at the both of them. "I don't think I'm ready guys…"
"Of course you are!" said the dreadlocked boy. "She took a slushie for you! That must mean something!"
"Look, glasses. I don't know how she feels, but I'm sure she's fond of you."
"Fond? You make me sound like a pet." He looked at Emily, disappointed with her choice of words. He sighed as he looked to his right.
There she was, Marissa, carrying a sling bag and two books, with Lindsay beside her, also with the same effects. They walked towards them, Lindsay standing beside the couple while Marissa leaning on the locker beside Cameron.
"Hey Cam," she said with a smile. The three look at him, as if they were waiting for him to react, but he just smiled back at her.
"Cameron has something to say to you," said Samuel, while Emily nodded, encouraging him.
"Really? What is it?" She turned to him, still smiling. He let out an anxious gulp as he opened his mouth.
"Well…Emily and Samuel are going to the Lima Bean after Glee Club meeting…and I was wondering if..." He placed his hands inside his pockets, his feet twitching to different directions. "You would want to go there too…" He looked at her, her lips pursed in thought. Cameron, what are you doing? Before she could answer and speak up, he opened his mouth again.
"I was thinking of treating the other new members! You know I have 9 and since Samuel and Emily are going, I decided, why not treat all others with the coupons?" Again, he had an unusually cheery tone. He let out a nervous laugh and glanced at the three, Lindsay smiling, but her eyes don't seem to agree, Emily, her eyes looking upward, as if annoyed, and Samuel, his face buried under his palm.
"Sure Cam! That'd be great!" She said, patting him on his left arm. "That's so sweet of you treating all of us with the coupons you won."
He smiled at her. "Yeah…I don't even like coffee that much…"
"Well, I for one love coffee, and can't wait for later." She said smiling as she looked at the others. "Our first outing as a group, isn't it fun?"
The three meanwhile nodded and forced a smile in unison.
Cameron was having a difficult time during lunch. He was surrounded by Bryce, Hannah, Matheus, Ellis, Damian and Alex, all giving him the silent treatment. They had been invited against their will into going at the Lima Bean, and it's his entire fault. For 15 minutes, all they did was eat, not bothering to talk to the bespectacled guy. However, the silence had to be broken.
"Why, Cameron, why?" asked Ellis, her eyes squinted and lips pressed together.
Matheus looked at him. "You could've just asked a few of us…"
The two freshmen looked at him as if he had stripped them all of their freedom and privileges.
"I…I panicked okay? When I asked her, there was a long pause in between and I just had to do it! I'm sorry…" He looked down on the table. Hannah decided to be the comforting one as she rubbed his back.
Alex smacks his hand on the table, making everyone jump out of their seat. "What are you saying sorry for? I'm a sucker for coffee and I express my gratitude to you, honey."
"You know what Cameron, don't be all mopey…we'll accompany you…even if some of us had our plans…" She shoots a look at the two young ones. "I think we should even thank you for treating us!"
"Or you could've treated her, to what, like 4 dates?" Bryce said, smiling and nudging him on the arm. "You should be gearing up for later! I'm going to make sure the two of you are seated together."
"Great idea Bryce," said Damian, who had just finished his meal. "And get me as far from Marissa as possible. I don't think she'd be happy to see me."
He looked at Cameron. "Cam, we're all going to be there for you. Just relax and have a good time."
Ellis sighed and looked at Matheus. "I guess there's nothing I can do about it anymore…we did say we would help him."
Matheus nodded. "Yeah…I'm sure he'll return the favor somehow, right Cam?"
Cameron let out a polite smile. "Thank you guys...You're right, I shouldn't be sad. This afternoon is going to be great!"
Meanwhile, the same discussion was going on in the other table, with the three Cheerios and Samuel.
"And there goes my practice time…I was going to try 'Over the Moon'…" Lindsay said, playing with her fork.
"You can practice some other time. At least you get free coffee." Marissa said, taking a sip of water.
Lindsay leaned to Emily. "I can't believe she didn't get the clue that Cameron was asking her out. Poor guy panicked and decided to bring us along for the ride."
Emily nodded. "I think she's denying the fact that he likes her and maybe she likes him as well."
She pulled Samuel closer. "A few guys asked her out before, but I was the one who brushed them off because I knew she wasn't interested. Cameron…is different. But I like different. Although, the boy needs some fashion tips." The three of them giggled.
"So, what do you think will be our Glee Club assignment?" asked the redhead.
Lindsay shrugs. "Judging from the trend, I'd say he's going to recycle another one of his past assignments."
"All right guys! Are you all excited for today?"
Due to the increasing number of members, Mr. Schue decided that the choir room could no longer hold them all, so they decided to hold the meetings at the auditorium.
"First off, I want to welcome Blaine Anderson to the club!"
All of them applauded him. They all, including Mr. Schue, decided that it was a no-brainer that he could sing and that there was no need for an audition.
"So, I'm thinking of revisiting another one of our previous homework assignments…"
Lindsay looks at Marissa and they both smiled and nodded at each other.
"How would all of you feel with Girls vs. Boys?"
The students smiled and applauded. 'Girls vs. Boys' is something that they did every year. However, they know that there will be another twist as to what they are going to perform. Mr. Schue raises a hand. "But, you'll still perform today."
All of them nodded, ready to take the challenge. But, Mr. Schue was not done talking.
"And…to make it a little more interesting, the girls will be the one to pick which artist the boys must choose a song from, and vice versa."
The males and the females huddled separately, discussing what they would consider a challenge for the other group. The boys, surprisingly, are taking this calmly.
"Come on guys! They tackled Bon Jovi pretty well last year," told Puck."We have to think outside the box."
Matheus raised his hands. "How about metal bands?"
"No," Samuel says, shaking his head. "They can hit high notes, I'm sure that won't be a problem for them."
"How about rappers?" Artie smiled. "They won't work well in songs without melodies."
"Okay, rappers it is then!" Finn nodded.
Over the girls, it was a very heated discussion.
"I believe that we should put into consideration that they have won this homework assignment two years in a row and we cannot put up with that anymore."
"Yes, Rachel, but who are we going to pick?" asks Mercedes. "They do a good job of singing girls' songs."
They all suggested some artists but one of them would always disagree. Emily raised her hand, but no one seemed to bother.
"How about Bjork?"
All of them looked at Ellis, who wasn't kidding at all. "I seriously cannot think that they would pull it off."
"Although that is a wonderful suggestion, don't you think it's harsh?" Tina turns to Ellis.
"If we want to win, Bjork is the best choice, but I don't think I would be able to go through that performance." Santana says bluntly.
Emily, frustrated, stands and speaks up. "I have a suggestion."
All eyes go to her, as she flips her hair. "I suggest we give them something to work their hips off, literally."
After a few minutes, Mr. Schue calls their attention. "So, what did the boys choose for the girls?"
Finn stands up. "We pick Eminem. But no collaborations, just Eminem."
The girls kept their composure, knowing that this was going to be a challenge. Hannah, meanwhile, was stoked. She knew how to rap, and maybe she could be the one to lift the girls up. Rachel then stands.
"You boys will be doing…Shakira."
Almost all of them stood up, like some kind of protest, while Kurt and Alex were just seated, smiling at each other, knowing that this will be a piece of cake for them.
Emily puts her hands out, Lindsay and Marissa giving her high fives.
"Okay!" Mr. Schue looks at his watch. "It's 3:00, so you have 2 hours to practice! By the way, the group who wins will get to choose the songs performed for Sectionals."
Rachel stood up, clapping her hands off and looking pumped. She turned around to the girls. "I'm positive we will win this! Now, we just need the right song…" She sat down again, in deep thought.
"I think the only song I listen is the one with Rihanna," stated Mercedes.
"I have the perfect song!" Hannah stood up and brings out her mp3 player. "It has a nice melody and I think we can put harmonies in it!"
She turns on the speaker and all the girls lean in to hear it. They nod to the beat, as Santana straightens herself. "All right then ladies. Let's get to work."
The boys were still seated, watching Kurt and Alex as they talk to each other about the song choice, or rather, bicker.
"But, Whenever, Wherever has a good twist, and we can showcase Mike's dancing abilities!"
"Underneath your Clothes is a better song, with more emotion and passion!"
For about a good few minutes, they were arguing over the two songs. Finn glanced to see if the girls already made progress.
"Guys! They're already writing down lyrics! They've chosen their song!"
Kurt and Alex stopped arguing and looked at the other boys, who were waiting for them to decide already on which song to perform. Both of them nodded.
"I think we got it!"
After memorizing the lyrics, making formations, and practicing choreography if there was any, it was finally 5:00 PM. Mr. Schue enters the auditorium with a special guest.
"Coach Beiste?" The boys looked at the 6 foot 4 coach of the football team, their eyes widened.
"Guys, Coach Beiste is going to be our judge for today." He offers the Coach a seat as she smiled to all of them.
"I think I'll be a pretty good judge. No bias here, believe it."
Mr. Schue sits down. "So, who will be going first?"
"We will Mr. Schue," Rachel said, signaling all the girls to come up on the stage. They all had their hair let down and somewhat messy. They also borrowed props from the theater club, wooden boxes where some of them sat and where some rested their feet for their positions. Quinn signals the band to play. They start off with a bass and guitar riff. The boys immediately recognize the song. Ellis goes to the front.
Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity
To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment
Would you capture it or just let it slip?
Yo
Hannah starts rapping, and the girls nod to the beat, showing off some of their swagger.
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy
There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready to drop bombs,
but he keeps on forgetting what he wrote down,
the whole crowd goes so loud
He opens his mouth, but the words won't come out
He's choking how, everybody's joking now
The clock's run out, time's up over, bloah!
Rachel, Mercedes, and Tina replace her spot, changing some of the notes to make it sound that they are singing and not rapping.
Snap back to reality, Oh there goes gravity
Oh, there goes Rabbit, he choked
He's so mad, but he won't give up that
Easy, no
He won't have it , he knows his whole back's to these ropes
It don't matter, he's dope
He knows that, but he's broke
He's so stagnant that he knows
When he goes back to his mobile home, that's when it's
Back to the lab again, yo
This whole rhapsody
He better go capture this moment and hope it don't pass him
The former Cheerios and the new Cheerios go in front, and being led by Brittany, they sing and do some choreography with hard hitting moves and they clearly look like they own the stage.
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo
They clear the space for Hannah, who again shows them how rapping is done. Mr. Schue and Coach Beiste are clearly enjoying their performance.
The soul's escaping, through this hole that it's gaping
This world is mine for the taking
Make me king, as we move toward a, new world order
A normal life is boring, but superstardom's close to post mortem
It only grows harder, only grows hotter
He blows us all over these hoes is all on him
Coast to coast shows, he's known as the globetrotter
Lonely roads, God only knows
Ellis goes beside her and shows her rapping skills, which are surprisingly good.
He's grown farther from home, he's no father
He goes home and barely knows his own daughter
But hold your nose 'cause here goes the cold water
His hoes don't want him no more, he's cold product
They moved on to the next schmoe who flows
He nose dove and sold nada
So the soap opera is told and unfolds
I suppose it's old partner but the beat goes on
Da da dum da dum da da
All the girls now join them for the chorus, singing and dancing. The guys are all leaning in their seat with mixed expressions of fear, drought, and uncertainty. The girls have clearly showed that they can take a rap song and own the stage. The song ends, each girl with a signature rap pose. Mr. Schue and Coach Beiste gives them a standing ovation, and they girls hug each other and go down the stage. Santana passes by the guys and gives a smirk.
"Let's see if you can top that one." She keeps her eye on them until she gets seated.
"Wow! That was great girls!" Mr. Schue acknowledges them as they cheer and clap. "2 hours? Guys, your performance better be good, because that's a hard act to top!"
The boys go up on stage, also using the wooden boxes. They all sat down and relaxed on the stage. Then, some of them were doing harmonies. Rachel's eyes widened and she became uneasy.
"T-they're doing acapella? Why didn't I think of that?"
"Rachel, will you keep quiet and calm down?" demanded Mercedes.
The others then started singing along with the harmonies.
You're a song
Written by the hands of god
Don't get me wrong cause
This might sound to you a bit odd
But you own the place
Where all my thoughts go hiding
And right under your clothes
Is where I find them
Underneath Your Clothes
There's an endless story
I'm the man you chose
There's my territory
And all the things you deserve
For being such a good girl honey
Mr. Schue nods as Coach Beiste was watching intently.
Because of you
I forgot the smart ways to lie
Because of you
I'm running out of reasons to cry
When the friends are gone
When the party's over
We will still belong to each other
Underneath Your Clothes
There's an endless story
I'm the man you chose
There's my territory
And all the things you deserve
For being such a good girl honey
Rachel frowned and turned to Tina. "I knew it! They know Coach Beiste so well and they're going for her soft side. It's obviously cheating…"
"Rachel…can you stop overanalyzing, like for once?"
The brunette suddenly closes her mouth and looks at the stage. She wasn't done talking, but decides to keep it for herself. The guys end smoothly, and Mr. Schue and Coach Beiste also give them a standing ovation. They go down the stage, passing by the girls.
"Looks like we owned it too…" Alex said as they go to their seats.
"Nice work guys!" Mr. Schue and Coach Beiste stand and go in front of them. Coach Beiste smiles at all of them.
"You all did a wonderful job." She looks to the girls. "Girls, I loved your number. I was surprised that all of you had that attitude. You all looked fearless up there."
"Guys," she turned to them, still smiling. "That was just a heartfelt performance. You kept it simple and smooth, and that was all I could ask for."
She turns to Mr. Schue. "What really amazed me is that the performances were contrasting and I think there's no way to compare them at all."
She looked at the two groups back and forth and then she looked straight in front, sighing. "But, if I'm going to base it on the quality of the performance and the time management…I'm choosing the girls."
All of the girls stand up and clapped, some even letting out a 'Yes!' or a 'Hell yeah!' Coach Beiste looked at them and nodded. "It was just overwhelming that you were able to put a number like that in 2 hours, so…that really did it for me."
"Okay then! The girls win!" Mr. Schue clapped for both teams. "Let us all thank Coach Beiste for giving us some of her time!"
They all applauded as she waved. "Oh, and guys…tomorrow's practice is going to be tough, so be ready."
The football players at the club nodded as the coach walked out of the auditorium. Mr. Schue once again takes the floor.
"So, I expect the songs for Sectionals to be available maybe next week?"
Rachel raised her hand, still beaming because of the result. "We will be planning it as soon as possible, Mr. Schue!"
He nodded and clasps his hands together. "Okay, so, I think this is it. I'll see you next week then!"
"Wait!"
They all turned to Puck, who went beside Mr. Schue.
"Yesterday, I visited Carmel High…"
All of them looked at him, surprised and shocked. Sam stepped forward. "What did you do there Puck?"
"Well, I just visited a friend, but that's not the point here. Jesse's returned there."
Gasps and statements like 'What?' were heard from the New Directions.
"What do you mean returned?" asked Rachel. She did not want to believe that he is near her once again.
Puck sighed. "He's working as the assistant to their coach. I think that they're going to have a leg up, since Jesse knows our strengths and weaknesses."
They all nodded in agreement. The new members, however, were puzzled.
"I don't think we have to worry about them." Mr. Schue calls their attention. "We have new members. I'm pretty sure that we have the leg up."
Again, they nodded in agreement. Finn faced all the members. "Mr. Schue is right. So far, we haven't had a misstep in any of the homework assignments. We just have to keep working hard as if it's our last performance. We'll win Nationals. I know it."
The Lima Bean was unusually crowded that day. Samuel and Emily were already lined up to order some coffee, as the nine other members were standing along the sides, waiting for tables to empty. Matheus, Alex and Ellis were looking at the different flavors of coffee, Alex being the older one explaining how each tastes like while Cameron, Lindsay and Hannah were talking, leaning at the store's window.
Damian and Bryce were standing beside the large 'Lima Bean' cup. The former tried not to look at his left, as Marissa was there, leaning on the said cup. They still weren't talking to each other since the incident in her car.
"You should talk to her. I think she's cooled down a bit." Bryce encouraged him. "I'm sure she'll forgive you. I explained everything."
Damian sighed. "You sure? Because I'm terrified that she would drag me out of here. She threatened me in her car, y'know?
The taller one smiled. "You'll be fine. Just go."
He took a deep breath and started to walk towards her. Meanwhile, Marissa was looking at Samuel and Emily, who were giggling while lining up. She was happy for Emily, being the Captain and having a boyfriend like Samuel. She's finally getting attention, one she wanted ever since entering McKinley. It makes her wonder if she'll ever experience the same thing, being truly happy.
However, she was bothered at the moment. She was standing not too far from a table where a guy with dark brown hair and a Bluetooth headset on his left ear was drinking coffee. He always kept glancing at her every 15 seconds or so. She decides to look around, to lessen the discomfort she was feeling.
Suddenly, the guy looks at her. "Miss, you seem familiar to me. However, I can't recall."
"Unless you went to McKinley High and saw me…" She shook her head and looked at another direction. This guy gives her the creeper vibe. Unfortunately for her, he was persistent. He stands up and goes near her. He then smiles.
"Now I remember! You're a former member of the McAllister Academy Glee Club, right?"
She immediately turned to the guy. She didn't know who he was. And he certainly wasn't a teacher at her former school. How in the world did he know about McAllister? He offers a hand.
"Dustin Goolsby. Vocal Adrenaline coach."
Out of politeness and respect, she accepts the handshake, but he grips her hand firmly. Meanwhile, Damian was still walking towards her. He peeks and sees her, shaking hands with this guy. He leans on the other side of the cup. I cannot believe I'm eavesdropping again….
"I'm a close friend of Ms. Tate. Your former Glee coach?" He looked intently at her eyes, which were narrowed and showed fear and confusion.
"Gertrude invited me in one of your showcases last year. Unfortunate though that you blacked out that time."
Her eyes widened as her chest started to tighten. All of a sudden, memories were flashing in her mind. She remembers exactly what happened that day. She tried to remove her hand but his grip was too strong. She lowered her head to the side, avoiding his eye contact.
"You know what I think? You could be great fit in Vocal Adrenaline." He nodded and smiled. "You'll immediately bond with the girls! With the same eating habits and all..." He then looked at her from head to toe. "Although you still need some work. A little more wasting away and—"
"'Please stop. I get what you're trying to say." She pulls her hand from his forcefully and successfully, her head still down. She sprints immediately to the doors and leaves the store. The guy meanwhile returns to his seat and enjoys the rest of his coffee. Damian acts on instinct and follows her, the others not noticing that both of them are gone.
He hurried around the area, looking for the redhead. With all the eavesdropping he's done, he realized this secret she'd been trying to keep. She needs someone right now, a friend. And he knows he could be that friend. Finally he sees her, seated on a bench, her head down. He slowly approaches the bench, sitting beside her. He feels that she must've recognized him from his pants and shoes. He takes a deep breath.
"I heard," he says with concern, while looking at her.
"Every word?"
"Sadly, yes. I didn't mean to, but I had to. And I was glad I did…that guy had no right to do that to you. I'm sorry for not defending you at all, but I had to follow you. To see if you're all right." He took in some air, knowing that he rushed his statements.
"Stop Damian. You're always saying sorry…" She finally looks up and turns to him. He could see a faint trickle of dried tears on her face. "I'm guessing you already figured it out…"
He takes hold of her shoulders. "Look. This secret that you are keeping is nothing to me. Whatever you did to yourself or whatever happened in the past doesn't matter. I know I speak for all of the members of the club. We all knew you for who you are right now, and that is why we are your friends. And nothing is going to change that."
Marissa suddenly hugs him, Damian's hands still unsure of what to do. However, he wraps them around her. The hug made it seem like the time has stopped for them. If this was what she needed to feel better, then he would gladly stay in this position as long as she wants them to be.
She slowly lets go of him, wiping her eyes. "You're such a good friend, Damian. Hearing you say that lifted a whole lot of weight from my shoulders."
He looked at her and smiled. "Glad I could help. And don't worry, your secret will never go out."
She smiled at him as she stretched her hands and leaned on the bench. "Damn, Lindsay would be so lucky to have you."
Damian's eyes widened, looking at her. "L-Lindsay? What? What gave you the—"
"Don't fool me. Your eyes were glued to her the whole performance a while ago."
"No! Of course not!" His cheeks were turning red.
"It's okay. I won't tell." She stands up. "I'd actually help you two get together."
He immediately stands up. "What? You will? Seriously Marissa?"
She smirked. "Now that's more like it…We should probably get going. Can you make up an excuse?"
"Hmm, I could say that I was accompanying you to the pharmacy for some pain medication. For a headache, of course," he said while gazing at the sky.
"Nice one, Damo." They both start walking, side by side.
"Damo? You're giving me a nickname now?"
They were walking across the sidewalk, passing by a Chinese restaurant with tinted windows. Little did they know that two familiar people were seated beside the window…
"Are you sure you got that Mike?"
The Asian boy nodded. "Everything from the time he sat down that bench. Although I wished we could've gotten some audio, but video's fine!"
They gave each other a high five as they continued eating their meal.
Author's Note:
And there we have it. Again, I am sorry for keeping you guys waiting. Like I said, I had a bad case of writer's block and it took me this long to get that umph! to start writing again.
Songs:
Girls - Lose Yourself by Eminem
Boys - Underneath your Clothes by Shakira
So, how did you guys think of Girls vs. Boys? Did the girls win fairly, at least in the way I wrote it? And yes, Coach Beiste's appearance was little, but at least she appeared. And yeah, throwing in Dustin Goolsby was something I planned a long time ago, and of course he gets to be the villain in all of this. And my favorite scene here of course was the end. I just love seeing Damian and Marissa as friends! But is that how the other members will view them? What will Mike and Tina do with their footage?
Please please please! Reviews, comments, suggestions, violent reactions, and even just a message of thanks are all appreciated! Up next is Chapter 11: The Auditorium. I know the title is lame, but it is very significant to next chappie's storyline. Keep posted on Sunday night for the update! (Monday morning for me!)
Thanks for reading and once again, sorry for the delay!