Chapter 2
Rachel walked into the choir room those afternoon, hands grasping papers with the lyrics for the mash-up which she thought up whilst in Spanish class. Eying the members of New Directions, Rachel thought of how she could get their attention.
Noah Puckerman (Male #8) and Finn Hudson (Male #5) were sat towards the left of room, discussing the latest WWE results from the weekend, friendly bickering as they both supported the opposing wrestlers.
Artie Abrams (Male #6) and Sam were sat at the front, Artie showing Sam the latest game on his Playstation Portable, and Sam, giving him the cheats to help him complete the level. Artie was trying to get Sam to join the AV club, he had been all day, but Sam wasn't budging, he thought that by being in the Glee club, his social status had already taken a knock, and wasn't willing to risk it going any lower.
Kurt Hummel (Male #4) was sat alongside Mercedes Jones (Female #11) and Tina Cohen-Chang (Female #10) discussing the latest America's Next Top Model winner's shoot in Seventeen magazine. Kurt wasn't pleased with the winner, Mercedes was neutral, and Tina thought that the punky/quirky girl should have won.
Blaine Anderson (Male #11) was sat with Mike Chang (Male #2), watching performances from Mike's dance crew's performance from the weekend gone. Blaine had always had an affinity for dancing, but wasn't the best dancer himself, Mike's offer off help was duly noted.
Santana, Brittany and Quinn were sat on the back chairs talking amongst themselves. Santana was busy filing her nails, scowling at Quinn who made a joke about the cliché with Lesbians and short fingernails. Brittany was playing on a Tamagotchi, getting upset with her cat, Charity, because she wasn't eating.
Rachel decided that the best way to capture attention was to simply shout, but given a less rowdy bunch of people, she wouldn't have needed to.
"NEW DIRECTIONS!" At this, the room fell silent; the only sound to be heard was the popping of Santana's chewing gum.
"As you may know, tonight, as organised by Mr Schue, we have a performance at the Lima elderly residents' home, and being the most reliable member of the team, I've taken it upon myself to prepare a mash-up for the occasion. After seeing Finn and Santana mash up classics by both Pat Benatar and Blondie, I've decided to mash up 'Crazy Crazy Nights' by Kiss, and 'Love is a Battlefield' by again, Pat Benatar." And with that, Rachel handed out the lyrics to everyone, and one to Mr Schue for good measure. Reading the lyrics, the members all mumbled in agreement and even a "Well done Rachel" could be heard.
Will spoke up and looked at his watch.
"Right you lot, we'll be heading to the bus now, if you all want to leave your belongings here, we can pick them back up after the performance. I've spoken with Emma and she's told with all of your parents about the arrangements, they know that you'll be arriving home later than anticipated. I've also spoken with Beiste and Sue, and they've kindly let me borrow some of the Football players and Cheerios to make up numbers and serve refreshments for the elderly. I know some of you may not be happy, but it will be you performing, and them collaborating with the elderly residents." And with that, Will left the room and headed towards the bus, the members of New Directions following him.