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DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN GLEE OR THE SONG USED
Artie was curious about Cecilia's behavior and when he tried to talk to her about it during rehearsal the next day, she kept avoiding the subject and started talking about something else.
To try and get her to talk about it, he caught her after practice and brought her back stage.
"Artie, I know what you're going to say and I'm sorry for running out like that, but I got really scared." She tried to explain.
"I know and I'm sorry too, I shouldn't have forced you to come like that." He said. "But you really have a beautiful voice, so I was thinking, maybe we can do a duet. You can look at me the entire time and it would seem like no one else is there."
She looked down and giggled. "Artie, when I say I haven't sung in front of anyone, I mean, I make sure there is no one is in the house sort of thing before I sing."
The boy thought for a moment. "You can look at my chair, it's an object and it might help." He suggested with a shrug.
"I don't feel comfortable with that." She said nervously.
"You don't feel uncomfortable with me in a chair?" He asked a little taken aback.
"No no." She waved her hands. "I mean, that I don't feel comfortable defining you by your chair." Artie laughed at that.
"You'll definitely fit in at Glee Club." He complemented as she blushed. "You want to do a test run. Just, try." He wheeled over to the stereo. "You know, that song is my favorite. I'll start." She nodded sheepishly as he turned on music on a stereo. He looked at her and began to sing.
'When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be'
In a low tone, Cecilia closed eyes and began to sing. 'And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be."
The two then sang together, but instead of on the stage, there were on the Glee Club room, in front of everyone. 'Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be'
Everyone gave a standing ovation. Artie smiled at Cecilia and she smiled shyly at him.
"Great job you two." Mr. Schue complemented as the two took their seats. "And Cecilia, let me officially welcome you to Glee Club." There was another round of applause and cheers as he added. "Maybe we'll do it for sectionals."
"How can we?" Santana boosted. "Her eyes were closed the entire time."
Cecilia's face burned bright with rage, but she just sighed. "I'm working on it, this was the first time I've ever sung in front of people."
"And that's a good start, we have a month until sectionals, we'll all help you work toward performing it." Mr. Schue said as she nodded.
Artie looked to her and smiled. "You sang really well. I can't wait until sectionals."
She nodded sheepishly as Mr. Schue continued to talk talk sectionals.
Thanks for reading! Next chapter Cecilia's past will be revealed! Song: Let It Be By The Beetles