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Chapter 18

And the Real Competition Begins

"CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW DIRECTIONS FOR WINNING SECTIONALS THREE YEARS STRAIGHT!"

Sue Sylvester was looking up at the banner with discerning eyes. Once again, the Glee Club had won, and they now have to go to Regionals. This means less time for her three prized Cheerios, who were the solid rock of her team. She needs the three to win Regionals and eventually Nationals, and prying them out of the Glee Club is the best option she has. She walks towards her office, thinking of how to convince the girls to quit that club.

"I really don't know why Mr. Schue suspended Marissa for a month. She didn't do anything wrong."

Sue's eyes brightened up, peeking at the two girls who walked past her. It was Lindsay and Emily, two of her Cheerios. She decides to stealthily follow them, and eavesdrops on their conversation.

"Well, she let me do the duet instead of her. Sure what was planned was wrecked but we won!" Lindsay shakes her head. "I don't see anything wrong with that either."

Emily flips her hair and shakes her head as well. "We should persuade to bring her and Cameron back. Even though we can do fine without them, it's just not right."

They continued walking, making a turn to the right to where their lockers are. Sue, on the other hand, looks at them, and an evil grin forms on her face. Schuester, you always find a way to help me…

Marissa slams her locker shut and leans on it. It was the first day of her suspension from the club, and she is not looking forward to just staying at home doing nothing. She doesn't understand why Mr. Schue gave her that punishment. She just gave Lindsay the duet. And the duet became 10 times better that what they had practiced. Still, she can't do anything about it. Looking at the calendar, she will have to wait at least until after Christmas break until she is back in Glee. Well, at least I've got cheerleading…

She turns to the right and sees Cameron, walking towards her. She really didn't feel like talking to him, because all she will be thinking about is him and the others talking about what the homework assignment is going to be later, and having fun at Glee. He approaches her with a smile.

"So, what are your plans for later?"

"Not the Glee Club, that's for sure."

He sighed, leaning beside her. "Tell me about it. I don't know what to do until next year."

"Cam, stop." She starts walking. "You're not making me feel better by saying those things." He immediately goes beside her and leans to her ear.

"I quit the Glee Club."

They both stop walking as she turns to him, frowning. "What? You quit? Why?"

"I told Mr. Schue that I was in on the plan so I should be punished, but he didn't, so I quit." He smiled, but her frown didn't go away. "I said I'd return if you would so—"

"You didn't have to do that Cam!" She looked away from him, but faces him again, throwing her hands up, but putting them down immediately. He looked at her intently, who now folded her arms and bit her lip.

"You really don't know how to get angry, do you?"

She opens her mouth, but closes it immediately. Her eyebrows furrowed as she looked down. Cameron smirked, and covered his mouth, controlling his excitement.

"Don't laugh at me!" She turned away from him again, so that he couldn't see her blush. After a few minutes, he follows her order and straightens himself.

"You're cute when you try to be mad."

She turns to him, who was now smiling. "It's true! You didn't even shout or try to shove me."

"First of all, I wasn't angry." She regains her composure, shaking herself. "And second, I just think that you're stupid for quitting." She started walking again, but of course he follows her.

"Come on. At least we can finally hang out. Oh, let's go to the mall! I'll buy you a congratulatory gift."

"For what?"

"For succeeding in your plan to make Damian and Lindsay friends again."

She goes in front of him and places a finger on his chest, and they both stop in the middle of the hallway again. "Well, that wouldn't be fair, since you were in on the plan too."

"So, what are you suggesting?"

She raised an eyebrow. "I'm buying you a congratulatory gift too."

"Deal." He nodded as they both do a firm handshake. They looked at each other closely in the eyes.

"But this is not a date, okay?"

Both of them flinched, seeing that they uttered the same words. They let go of their hands immediately. Marissa bites her lip and looks around, seeing that other students were looking at them. "I-I guess I'll see you at lunch, then…"

"Y-yeah, see ya!" They both nod at each other one last time and immediately parted ways, to avoid any more staring. Oblivious to both of them, however, Damian and Lindsay were leaning by the locker cabinets, witnessing the whole thing.

"Ugh, why can't they just get together already?" Lindsay said, shaking her head.

"We could say they are. They're just not official." Damian smiled and looked at her. She turned to him as well, her lips curling upward. "And how about us? Are we official, or just…friends?"

Damian kept his smile, tucking a few strands of her hair beneath her ear. "Whatever works for you… but I'd much prefer it if we were official." Lindsay chuckled a little, removing his hand from her ear. "I agree, but I think we need to set things straight first." The Irishman's smile turned into a frown. "Set what straight?"

"Well…Cameron and Marissa went to all that trouble to help us mend our…relationship, so I think…" She pulls him by his waist and they start walking. "…we should persuade Mr. Schue to let them back on the club."

Damian blushed, peeking at Lindsay's arm wrapped around his waist. It's true, though. Cameron and Marissa helped them…a lot. And now, he was closer to Lindsay than ever before. "Sure. Let's do it." He tried to keep his composure as all the other students were looking at them together, walking down the hallway.

"Oh wow, Lindsay and that cute Irish guy…"

"You have to admit they look good together."

"Oh my god! The Glee Club isn't a place for losers after all!"

While the two were walking along the hallway, two certain members of the Glee Club were hiding from behind a locker door, listening to the murmurs of the students.

"Wow Rachel, you're right. People are starting to think that the club is cool." She turned to her boyfriend Finn, and a big grin formed on her face.

"It looks like my protégé is learning well from her mentor." Finn frowned as the two walked to their class.

"You weren't really supportive of her the first time, Rach."

"Well…" She slowly turned to him. "People change. Opinions change. And…I think that she's…actually okay. With that voice, she can replace me as lead vocal, and I will give her my services, which she will surely ask of."

Finn smiled as he stopped walking. The door of the Spanish class was open, and he sees Mr. Schue on his table, writing. He remembers what happened that day after they won Sectionals. He was unfair to Marissa, who only tried to help her friends. She was his 'student', and he needed to defend her.

"What's wrong Finn?" Rachel walks back to him, and she turned to where he was looking at. "Oh…the suspension…"

"I feel kinda bad for her, Rach. She doesn't deserve that punishment!"

"Well…she did not do the supposed routine…"

"But we won! Isn't that what matters?"

She sighed and places her hands around his neck. "Okay…we'll talk about this with Mr. Schue before he gives the homework assignment. Maybe he'll do a re-consideration."

His sullen face now seems to find a way to smile. He nods, hoping that Rachel was right, as they both continue to walk to class.

"W-What are you talking about Coach?"

It was lunchtime. Emily was seated inside Sue's office, the latter with a serious, but slightly amused expression, her hands clasped together, resting on her office desk.

"Perhaps you didn't hear me clearly. Due to your increased activities in the Glee Club, I decided to have a co-captaincy position instead."

"B-But, I've been doing well! You know that I can lead the whole gro—"

She shook her head. "Sadly, I've seen you three ladies in the Glee Club become a little too sloppy lately, and I think I need another girl whose loyalty to the Cheerios will be an asset."

Emily pursed her lips, keeping her composure. "And who is this…co-captain of mine?"

"It's a secret." She takes a deep breath. "I want to make sure that you wouldn't threaten her position. You do know where I'm coming from, right?"

"W-well, yes Coach. I-I understand…" She slightly nodded, but no…she did not understand at all. The Glee Club was not tiring her, and she didn't even have any solos, which she would've wanted of course. But, being a co-captain? With someone she didn't know, and the Coach is even assuming that she would threaten this other…cheerleader.

"So, this is how it'll work." The Coach leaned forward. "You will proceed with your Captain duties in our morning practice. And since Regional Championships is coming up, I'm going to hold practice in the afternoon for those non-Glee clubbers, since you three are fast learners anyway. Your co-captain will be in charge of that." She smiled, as if nothing was a problem. "I think you agree with the arrangement."

"U-um yes…Of course Coach…" She slowly stands up and bows. "I will try my hardest to be the best…" She let out an anxious gulp. "…co-captain…I could be."

"That's great! Now, get you and your two bundles of joy something to eat." She smiled as she sees Emily leave the office. And this afternoon, the other will get her side of the news…

"What? The two of you are hanging at the mall this afternoon?"

Cameron nodded, as he was explaining the details to Kurt and Blaine, who were still willing to help him with Marissa. They were at the cafeteria, and in their table were Santana, Brittany, Sam and Mercedes, who obviously could hear their conversation.

"So after 4 billion freaking years you finally decide to ask her out…what have all the boys turned to…" Santana shakes her head, as she continued eating her meal.

"Don't mind her Cameron," said Sam. "It's never too late to ask a girl out." He turns to Mercedes and smiles.

"This is not a date!" For some reason, he blushes. "I told you, we're just hanging out! We're rewarding ourselves with presents since we did get Damian and Lindsay to be friends again." He nervously smiled at Kurt and Blaine.

"Obviously you have to get her something spectacular," stated Blaine. "What do you think she wants?"

The tall boy shrugged. "I think I'm just going to wing it." Kurt frowned and punched the boy in the arm. "No you are not, Mr. 'I'm too Cool to think about Stuff'! You have to choose the perfect gift! Something that she will really appreciate!"

He gazes up, thinking about that stuff. "Well, I've been to her room…she has a lot of necklaces…" Kurt snaps a finger and shakes Cameron. "That's it! Accessories! They're a girl's best friend!"

The other table seemed to have the same topic, but a different discussion.

"I can't believe the two of you are going on a date! I'm happy for you guys!" Lindsay exclaimed, and Damian nodded beside her. Bryce and Samuel were grinning.

"For the last time, this is not a date!" Marissa was frowning, not liking that they were all amused by this.

"You're hanging out at the mall, buying presents for each other, and probably grabbing something to eat." Bryce gives her a push. "If that's not the definition of a date, I don't know what is."

"We're just friends. Friends don't date!" She folded her arms and looked at the door. Emily had just entered, and approached their table sitting beside Samuel. She was frowning, thinking about what had just happened. Should I tell them? No, it's probably not a good idea. Telling Lindsay and Marissa that she had just been demoted to co-captain status will just lead to them telling that what the Coach is doing is for the best, because it sure as hell isn't. She takes a deep breath and let out a smile, putting a façade of happiness and contentment.

"Cameron and Marissa are hanging out at the mall this afternoon." Samuel told her, wrapping his arm around her shoulder. Upon hearing that, she immediately flicks his arm, and scoots between Bryce and Marissa, resulting in Samuel frowning.

"Girl, your first date!" She applauded, the tables near them glancing at what the fuss is about, as the redhead constantly pleads all of them to stop thinking that it is a date.

Meanwhile, Samuel was flustered. What the hell? She brushed away my arm? The Emily he knew would've pulled his hand tightly, to increase the warmth on her shoulders. What is wrong with her? The past days, she's been going back and forth, from wanting him too much, and then being tired of him the next day. Is there something going on that she doesn't want to tell him?

"All right guys, since this is Regionals we're talking about…we have to work extra hard." Mr. Schuester goes to the center. "We're still meeting every day, but we're only meeting for 1 hour and a half. That should be fine, right?" He smiled at them, and almost all did. The Brainiacs, where Brittany, Mike, Tina, and Artie were a part of, don't have a competition until after Regionals, and majority of them only had Glee as their club.

Emily had reached her boiling point. She was hoping to see who her co-captain was during their Glee Club off days but now, Mr. Schue had to ruin her plan. And I still have to deal with that girl Nancy, whoever she is!

"Oh, and McKynleigh, I will be assigning you Mike as your mentor."

"Mr. Schue…" Mike stands. "I think that Blaine would be more appropriate since he is a better singer than me."

Mr. Schue frowns and looks at Blaine. 'Would you be okay with that?"

"Of course, Mr. Schue." Blaine stands and smiles at McKynleigh. "As long as Mike will be our mentor in the dance floor." Mike nods to him, a gesture of appreciation for the compliment.

"Mr. Schue," Finn raises his hand. "I believe we have something to say…" He and Rachel stand from their seats. "And I think we speak for the whole club." Finn looks around, but looks back at Mr. Schue, as Rachel continued. "We think the punishment you gave Marissa was too cruel. I think you're also thinking that she doesn't deserve it."

All of the other members slowly nodded. Mr. Schue unexpectedly smiles at them. "I know you guys would say that, So…" He goes to the whiteboard and writes the theme of this week's assignment.

"Teamwork!"

He underlines the word and looks at all of them. "I want the mentors and mentees to pair up and perform a number which displays this. The song doesn't have to be about teamwork, but it must show in your performance."

"Mr. Schue, I believe this assignment is inappropriate since Finn and I have lost our students." Kurt bluntly stated, still sitting on his chair. Mr. Schue fixes some of his papers, not looking at him.

"The two of you can pair then. Oh and…I am strictly letting you only use your time in Glee Club to practice. You'll all be performing next week."

"To be honest sir, I think you're the one who needs to show teamwork as the Glee Club director."

The choir room became silent, as all of them looked at the one who called out on Mr. Schue. It was Lindsay. Damian looked at her with his eyes widened. I didn't know that persuading him meant calling him out.

"You've been going on about how this club is about being a family and acceptance, yet you can't accept an honest mistake? You obviously know that she was only trying to help—"

"Guys!" He faced at all of them, his face angry and disappointed. "I'm trying my best here to help you guys, and we can't have any mistakes!"

Again, the room was silent, all eyes on Mr. Schue. "She did not do the duet as planned, and although we won, I don't want any of you thinking that making one small change wouldn't hurt us! So much is at stake and even the little things can make a big difference!"

Emily suddenly raises her hand. "Well, you could've just told us that instead of punishing her, I mean, all of us won't do—"

"She is just suspended and she will be back soon." He sighed, shaking his head. "I'm sure she and Cameron will catch up…now I need all of you to focus on this assignment. Are we clear?"

The club wasn't answering but Mr. Schue took it as them agreeing with what he said. "All right, carry on guys…"

Cameron walked down the hallway, focused and mustering all the confidence to get through this afternoon. He looked at his hands, whose sweat glands were somewhat hyperactive. He wiped them on his jeans as he looked up and saw Marissa, talking with Coach Sylvester. He went over her, slower than his usual pace, now able to hear their conversation.

"Sure Coach, I'll do it. But…" She looks over to Cameron, who smiled at the Coach. "Can I start tomorrow? I have some matters to attend to."

"Oh sure!" The coach said as she started walking away from them. "You're young! It's normal to date!" Sue was smiling as she left. Her plan is now set and ready to go.

Marissa opened her mouth, but she bit her lip instead, knowing that she could never convince anyone anymore that it isn't a date. She turned to Cameron, who was still smiling.

"So, what was that all about?" Both of them now started walking to the parking lot.

"The Coach heard about my suspension, and she suggested that I help the other Cheerios with the routine during the afternoons."

"And did you agree?"

She looked at him and frowned. "Of course! Regionals are coming up for us as well, and she personally asked me so, I'm game. Entrusting me with that task is something."

Cameron slightly nodded. "So, at least something good came out of your suspension. And now, I'm stuck alone…"

"Aww, don't be like that Cam." She slightly nudged him. "If you want you could watch 40 guys and girls strut their stuff…" She smirked as they arrived at the parking lot.

"You know…I might actually do that…" He commented as they got ready to drive to the mall.

Inside the choir room, the mentors and the students were busy thinking of songs to perform. However, that was not the case with some of them.

"Quinn, can I ask you something?"

The blonde looked at Emily, and she could sense that it was not about the homework assignment. "Let me guess…it's either about a guy or the Cheerios." The younger one looked at her and nodded.

"Actually it's both."

"Oh…" Quinn said, her eyes widened. Little by little, Emily was experiencing what she did before, and she was more than happy to get her off this path. "One at a time then. Let's start with the Cheerios."

"The Coach demoted me to co-captain, and I'm feeling…like she's very unimpressed with me."

"She's always unimpressed. I don't see why you're fretting over this."

"But…"

"Emily, being captain isn't that important. Don't let it cloud your mind. Just have fun." She placed her hand over hers and smiled. "Now, the guy problem. I thought you and Samuel were fine."

"We are, but…I've had some hints that he may be…fooling around." She looked at Quinn, her eyes telling her that she was unsure. The senior took a deep breath, glancing at Samuel, who was busy talking with Artie about their song possibilities.

"I can't tell you what to do." She gave a reserved smile. "At times like this, instinct is your best friend."

Emily smiled back and nodded. Quinn was right. She just has to do what she thinks is the best option. And she knows what it is.

Meanwhile, Rachel was busy interrogating Lindsay with things…Glee-unrelated.

"Lindsay, while I know I have been, unfair to you, and probably for all the wrong reasons…but, I am ready to make it up to you!"

The brunette frowned at her, surprised at the words coming out of her mouth. "And how exactly are you planning to do that?"

"Well, I really would like to help you with Damian, seeing that the two of you have a groundbreaking connection among each other." She shot her a wide smile, thinking that her idea was the work of a genius. Lindsay slowly nodded, finding it hard to believe.

"I'm sorry, but I'd rather that Damian and I sort this out ourselves." She smiled politely, trying to not offend her mentor. "You could help me with my vocals, I'm sure you'd love that."

Rachel pursed her lips. "I guess…that would do…but if you have any problems on the path to finding love and happiness, my services are always available."

"Sure Rachel, I'll keep that in mind." Both of them were looking at each other, uncertain of where their mentor-mentee relationship stands. Similarly, Santana was doing the same thing with Damian, who really wanted to focus on the assignment.

"Santana, can we please not talk about Lindsay? I don't want to disappoint Mr. Schue, so we have to pick a song." The former Cheerio rolled her eyes and glared at him. "Look Lucky Charms, if you like a girl, you shouldn't hesitate in showing it to her."

Damian frowned and faced her. 'Well, did you ever do it to someone you love?" Santana let out an anxious gulp. "A-as a matter of fact, I do it every day." She took a peek at Brittany, but Damian didn't seem to notice.

"Oh really?" He turned his chair towards her. "Who's the lucky guy? Is it someone on Glee?"

She sighed. "Don't push it. You said we were going to focus on this assignment!" He shrugged and smiled. "Exactly my point…"

Beside them were Finn and Kurt, who still couldn't get over the loss of their protégés.

"Don't you think its sweet, Finn?" He took a deep breath, staring into space. "Cameron quit to support her. It's clear he loves her." He looked at his stepbrother, who was frowning and looking down.

"Finn, Mr. Schue is probably right. They're both coming back next year, so we shouldn't be moping around. They'll be back and we'll be better than ever." He gave him a reassuring smile, as he looked at him.

"I know Kurt, it's just…if this theme is teamwork, I think this mentor-mentee stuff just won't cut it." He straightens up, now gazing at the ceiling, thinking about his perfect idea on what to do next week. Kurt frowned, anxious at what he might be planning. "Finn, what are you trying to do?"

Finn faced Kurt and smiled. "Exactly what the homework assignment is. Teamwork."

"Wait, what? 30 minutes?" Cameron's eyes were widened, looking at Marissa, who was giving the ground rules on buying their congratulatory gifts. They were both standing by the mall's entrance

"Come on! I'm very disappointed that you haven't thought of what to buy yet." She raised an eyebrow, looking at him.

"Well…" He looked down, moving his feet. "I have thought about it, but…it's not yet certain…" She shook her head and started walking away from him, as he reached out his hand. "Hey! What? We're starting?"

She turned around and walked backward, smiling at him. "Meet you at bench near the fountain! You'll do fine! Any present will do." She waves goodbye at him as she sprinted along. Cameron sighed and entered. It seemed that she knew what to buy already. Don't worry, you'll find the perfect gift. He started walking, hoping that he really will find it.

15 minutes had gone by and he was still roaming around the mall. Cam, what are you doing? He scratched his head, running out of options on where to go. His phone vibrates, and he takes it out. It was a message from Marissa.

About to pay for your present! Hope you are too! ;)

He sighed as he puts back his phone in his pocket. He faces to the right and stops. He was standing in front of an accessory store, and one certain item caught his attention. Wait, are you really going to buy the first thing you saw? He goes inside the store and looks at the item. His impulsivity kicks in again, but still he thinks it through. He looks at his watch. 10 minutes left. He has to make a decision now.

Marissa was seated at the bench near the fountain. That was where she and Finn spent their hours handcuffed together, and she remembers a part of their conversation just like it was yesterday.

"When did you find out that you liked Rachel?"

"I don't know…with things like that, I think you're never sure."

"Then…how did you know that you liked her? Was there…a sign, or a kind of feeling?"

"Well, I think, it's different with a lot of people. I guess we all have our own standards. But I truly believe that when we admit to ourselves we like someone, I think it's going to be difficult to remain friends."

Marissa smiled, reminiscing that day. Finn was really open, and he shared a lot of stories and experiences. But it was that statement that hit her the most. She had admitted that she liked Cameron, but so far, they're doing fine as friends. She looked to her left and saw him, walking towards her.

"You sure used your 30 minutes well." She smirked, placing her hands on the space beside her. He walks faster and sits beside her. "Sorry for making you wait..."

"It's okay." She faced him and smiled. "So, who goes first?"

Cameron takes a deep breath and digs inside his sling bag. He brings out a little box and places it on the bench. He slides it towards Marissa, looking away. 'I'm sorry if it's not much…"

She smiled at him, who was still looking away. She takes the box and opens it, and her smile widens even more. "Cam!"

He know looks at her, holding in her hand his present. It was a pair of banana earrings, which looked like it was handpainted in plastic. They were about 2 inches in length, and attached to silver hooks. "They're so cute! Where'd you get them?"

"Well…" He placed his hand on his neck. "I just passed by this accessory store and that was the first thing I saw…" He looked at her, and was surprised as she was wearing them immediately. His eyes brightened up. She actually liked it!

"I love them Cam!" She smiled at him again, flashing those earrings. "How do they look?"

"You look stunning, as always."

She looked down, feeling warmth rush to her cheeks. Cameron was never shy in giving her compliments, but this one was extra special. He was always nice and sweet to her, and always finds a way to be those things to her. Her lips curved upward as she brought out his present. His eyes widened as he saw the container and opened it.

"Marissa? But…how did you…"

She was facing him, still smiling. "Finn heard from Kurt that he snapped your glasses into two. He told me the time we were all here that Saturday."

Cameron looked down at the glasses, which were very similar to his original one. He took it and wore it immediately, just like Marissa. She looked at him. "You should've never taken them off. They suited you too well."

He smiled at her, fixing the glasses. "You think so?"

"Of course!" She smiled the widest of her smiles, which made Cameron blush. She then looked at her watch. 'So…it's too early to be going home. What do you want to do?"

His eyes narrowed, looking around the mall. He smiles and stands reaching out his hand. "I know the perfect spot!" He faced her, as she takes his hand, ready to spend the rest of the day at the mall.

The Glee Club meeting was over and the members were slowly leaving the choir room.

"Samuel, can I talk to you?"

The dreadlocked guy was at the doorway, turning to look at Emily, not moving from her seat. He goes to her, sitting at the chair beside. He looked at her, no facial expression painted on her face. She then looked down.

"Samuel, who's Nancy?"

He leaned backward, his eyes widening. How did she know about Nancy? Where the hell did she hear about her? He remained silent.

"Matt and Ellis heard you talking on the phone, and meeting her one Sunday." She now faced him, looking directly in his eyes. "Just tell me the truth. I won't snap or anything."

Samuel grabbed her hands and held them tightly. "Em, she's just a close family friend. My parents aren't around so she is the one looking out for me." He moved closer to her. "I would never do that to any girl, I swear."

Emily sighed, now able to manage a smile. "Thank you Samuel. At least one concern is cleared up…" She stands up, pulling his hand, as they went out of the choir room. He wraps his arm around her shoulder.

"What's bothering you? You seem down since lunchtime."

She shook her head. "It's just, I think I need a stress debriefing from all this school work…"

"Yeah, tell me about it…school work, Glee Club, we really need some rest…"

She stops walking and looks at Samuel, now back to her cheery self. "I think I know what I should do! And you'll be helping me." She walks even faster, pulling him to the exit.

"Wha-what? What are you planning?"

"Something long overdue, and we Glee Club newbies need it." She let out a sly grin, thinking about her clever plan. We'll have the best time of our lives!

Author's Note:

Finally, I released a chapter. It's been so delayed because one of my friends planned a spontaneous vacation, and I couldn't really say no. I was without a computer and internet for 3 days, but it was worth it. I rushed this chapter, and as you can see, it's really not my best work.

So, what did you think of the gifts? I just thought that the banana earrings were a good tribute, and yeah, I've been planning to bring back Cameron with the glasses, because it really is his signature look. And, what do you guys think Finn and Emily's plans are? These are integral to the coming chapters, so tune in for them…

And…I just reached a milestone! 100000 words! It's really an honor to have a lot of people read my story and your comments really make my day! All of you saying that I have a good story and good writing, it really fuels me to write more. I actually have a few stories thought up (again Glee Project related) but I guess it's better to take it one at a time. When this story ends, I think I will come up with another one. I hope you will read it too!

Okay, so Chapter 19 still has no title, but don't worry! I have already plotted it out with a few surprises that will keep the story on an unexpected path.

Reviews and suggestions are always welcome! I will try to put some shoutouts next chapter as well. Thank you all again for waiting patiently and for faithfully reading my story! Have a nice day and I hope you guys are enjoying school!