BY VERY DEFINITION
2. Revealing Mckinley High
"Kids, I'd like to introduce you to our new student. This is Parker Evans and she is joining us from Copper City Michigan." Will Schuester said to the Glee club.
"Deja vous." Parker muttered. The Glee club did not look especially pleased to see her, on the contrary they all looked rather depressed.
Story of my life. Parker thought.
So I just moved here from copper city, Michigan. It's way up north, in the upper peninsula. Plus it's in the middle of nowhere, population: 206. Coming here was tough for me as a Michigander, anyway. It's not like I really enjoyed living in Copper City, but I just moved from Michigan to Ohio. In some Michigan towns that qualifies as treason, I don't know why the states don't get along they just don't. I'm not sure if anyone in Ohio knows that, though. Why did I come here, then? Not at all by choice. See, I just moved in with this foster family. It's this relatively young couple that can't have kids of their own so they're housing me until they get sick of me and then they'll turn me over to the state...or whatever. No offense to them, sometimes it just seems that way to me. Don't get me wrong, James and Rhonda are very nice, wonderful people that have a lot going for them. They just don't know how to be parents, and I guess I'm not really used to being a 'daughter' either. Long story short, at my house nobody has a freaking clue. It's really awkward when they ask if I need anything, I'd say no and they'll just stand there like Cattle. I'm not the best kid in the world, I know that very well. And I know I shouldn't act like that but it's a gut reaction. They deserve better. When they act like Cattle it's always just because they're waiting for me to say something, and I always keep them waiting. I'm just disappointing like that. And also, I know Mr. Schue is trying to be nice and everything and not that there's anything wrong with Glee club...but I just got here. Not only that I'm practically programmed to blend into the woodwork, people don't give you a hard time if you don't make a big deal about yourself. Now that seems like it's going to be a challenge.
"I want you all to make her feel welcome." Mr. Schue continued. "Kurt, Mercedes, I want you two to show her the ropes. Make sure she doesn't get lost and all that. I'm sure you can all hang out, swap stories and all that." He gave Parker a little nudge and she went to go sit in the empty seat next to Mercedes.
After a rehearsal filled with Rachel practicing her solo in front of the rest of the club, everyone filed out except for Parker, Kurt, and Mercedes. Parker wasn't in a very good mood since during the performance Rachel had sent her accusing glances every few seconds, as though daring her to do something.
"I don't want to start off on the wrong foot, but I'm not entirely sure I like her very much." Parker said, watching Rachel leave. Kurt smiled appreciatively and Mercedes patted her hand.
"Everyone feels that way." Kurt assured her and since there had been no introductions he continued, "That's Rachel Berry, the club's crown jewel. She's the best singer we've got, even though she is very self-centered, clueless, rude and forward. Just don't try to ask for any solos and you should keep on her good side."
"But what if I want a solo?" Parker asked curiously.
"Then join the club." Mercedes answered flatly, "Whenever she doesn't get what she wants, Rachel quits the club. She always gets what she wants because she's the best singer and she knows it. Or at least, she thinks she does. My theory is that I'm just as good but she's jut pushy enough to always get the spotlight."
"Right." Parker said blankly, "I don't want a solo, I can't even sing in front of people."
"Then, why did you join?" Kurt asked, "I mean, seeing as it's basically a death wish."
"Mr. Schue caught me playing the Piano in the auditorium after school, I was looking for him for Spanish help but he wasn't there. I was just waiting for him when I saw the piano. I used to have a piano, so I just sat down and played for a while, then he just came up behind me to convince me to join."
"But do you want to be in Glee club?" Mercedes asked seriously.
"I don't know what I want." Parker said, "Maybe." She cleared her throat and broached an earlier subject, "So does this Rachel girl always glare at new members?"
"Only if she considers you a threat." Kurt said eagerly.
"But she's never even heard me sing." Parker pointed out.
"Doesn't matter." Mercedes said.
"See, we haven't heard you yet, but Mr. Schue has." Kurt continued for her, "And he thought you were good enough that he would badger you to join. That doesn't happen very often. As a matter of fact, she probably thinks you're a threat because that's what happened to Finn. Mr. Schue heard him sing and then convinced him to join Glee. And know he's the male lead, Rachel doesn't want you to end up like that."
"But what about me?" Parker asked, "What about if that's where I wanted to be. It isn't, but still. It's like she makes an enemy out of everyone she meets."
"Hit the nail on the head." Kurt said enthusiastically.
"So Rachel and Finn are the stars, huh? Are they...together?" Parker asked.
"Practically, see...." Mercedes trailed off guiltily, "I feel like I shouldn't tell you but I figure you'll find out anyway. Rachel and Finn have always liked each other, but Finn was already dating Quinn. Beyond that, he really, really like Quinn. She actually joined Glee club to keep an eye on him since she found out that Rachel liked him, Rachel isn't very subtle. She, Santana, and Brittany were originally sent by Coach Sylvester to spy on us. But then we found out that Quinn was pregnant. She got kicked off the squad, she's actually a pretty decent person now. Finn was all stressed out and stuff about it, but Quinn didn't want to keep the baby. Come to find out that Finn isn't even the father, his best friend Puck is. We all knew about it but didn't say anything for the sake of the club and Finn's sanity. But then Rachel found out and blabbed and he nearly quit. So now Rachel is acting like she and Finn are together, he's acting like he doesn't actually know what's going on and Puck is trying to woo Quinn because he wants to be a good father to his kid."
"Dear god," Parker joked softly, "I've moved into the middle of a soap opera." Mercedes and Kurt laughed appreciatively.
"Just in time for the serial murderer." Kurt said. They all stopped laughing and Parker got a look on her face that suggested she was thinking hard.
"So Quinn was going to put the baby up for adoption?" She asked.
"Not really, she was going to give it away." Mercedes corrected.
"Isn't that the same thing?"
"Not if you know who you're giving the baby to." Kurt answered.
"Well, who was she going to give the baby to?" Parker asked. Mercedes and Kurt exchanged glances, making Parker frown, "Well, I should know, right? If everyone else knows."
"Mr. Schuester's wife." Kurt said finally.
"I didn't know he was married," Parker said thoughtfully, "He doesn't wear a wedding ring."
"That's because they broke up." Mercedes said, "We only know about this part from Quinn. His wife, was a crazy-ass loon. She worked as the school nurse for a while, but it didn't end well. She thought she was pregnant, but when she found out she wasn't she acted like she was. She wore those cushions that make you look pregnant, and she was going to take Quinn's kid and claim it was hers."
"That's sick." Parker concluded softy.
"Yes, it is. But anyway, Mr. Schue found out and left her. Now he's dating Ms. Pillsbury, she was the guidance counselor here until a few weeks ago when she resigned after breaking up with Coach Tanaka."
"That is so messed up." Parker said to herself before lapsing into silence for several long moments. Finally, she lifted her head and asked expressionlessly, "How long did she pretend to be pregnant?"
"Four or five months." Kurt answered curiously.
"And all that time, Mr. Schue didn't notice?" She asked, the other two shook their heads. "And when Mrs. Schuester was the nurse, what happened?"
"She gave us all allergy medicine for an energy boost," Kurt said, "She got fired for drugging students and Principal Figgins put Mrs. Sylvester on as co-director because Mr. Schue didn't notice."
"You were all hyped up on Allergy meds, and he didn't notice?" Parker said incredulously, they nodded again. "But...I've seen that before, it's crazy like none other. And the pregnancy, four or five months without feeling the baby kick, laying a hand on the stomach, seeing the baby bulge for real." They sat in silence as Parker mulled this over for a few minutes.
"Any conclusions?" Kurt joked nervously.
"Mr. Schuester isn't very bright, is he?" Parker asked finally. Her guides looked shocked for a moment, then they looked at each other and burst out laughing.
"Never heard it put that way before." Mercedes gasped, "But I guess so, yeah."
"How'd you do that? Just guess stuff like that about Mr. Schue and Rachel?" Kurt asked. Parker just shrugged.
"I'm just used to seeing people live. I've watched it a lot. Seen people do things for...reasons. You hear a lot when you're not talking. You see a lot when you're looking around you."
"What about everyone else?" Kurt urged, "What can you tell about them?" Parker sat back in her chair, her eyelids lowering the smallest bit.
"I think... I think that Rachel is obsessed with getting what she wants, it makes it hard to see other people as adequate or worthy of the same things she is. I think Finn needs to get a clue before something life-changing happens while he isn't looking. I think that Puck would be a good father, but a bad person to spend your life with. I think that Quinn hasn't really accepted what actually has to be done to keep a baby by herself, it's hard to consider, and she sure as hell can't do it on her own. I think that Santana is a slut and Brittany is and airhead. I think that nearly everyone in this club has created a perfect little scenario in their heads about what their life is like and what it's supposed to be like. It's all nice on the surface but isn't thought through."
"Oh. You're good white girl." Mercedes complimented, "I like you." Parker grinned.
"Hey," Parker said suddenly, "I have an idea." The other two leaned in closer as she asked, "Wanna do something that will drive Rachel crazy?"
Yes, this is a recap chapter, some of it was in the show but I had to put it in because some things happened since and was necessary.
There wasn't a song in this one...I'll work on that.
CLARIFICATION: I'm really sorry for the miscommunication. Originally I had this under Romance/Drama with /Rachel. I DIDN'T MEAN IT THAT WAY. Sorry, I had meant that there would be romance, there would be drama, there would be Schuester, there would be Rachel, but not in combination. Anywho and regardless, I have adjusted the story and categories accordingly, it's now more focused on...not that kind of stuff. SUPER SORRY AGAIN!
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