FIND YOURSELF
Another update. Thanks to all who are reading this piece and thanks even more for those who leave reviews. Songs used this chapter. I've Just Seen a Face- The Beatles, I'm Yours-Jason Mraz and Love Bug-Jonas Brothers
The following morning he drove up to the Davis house to see her sitting on the porch reading her novel for lit and listening to her ipod.
Honking his horn he watched as she looked up and tossed a smile his direction before gathering her things and heading toward him.
"Morning sunshine," Kurt spoke as he rolled down the window to look at her.
"Morning," she spoke climbing into the car and buckling her seatbelt, "you know, I could get used to this."
Kurt looked over to Kristina with a curious look in her eyes wondering what she meant by her comment and was about to ask her when she opened her mouth to clarify.
"To you picking me up, driving me home, sure beats public transit."
Kurt shook his head while letting out a laugh although he knew his friend was serious in her tone.
He just smiled back telling her that they needed to pick up Mercedes on the way to school.
Kristina just nodded and they drove the rest of the way making small talk and acting as if they had all been friends for more then just a week and a half.
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Entering the building the trio was instantly met by Tina and Artie who were all smiles.
"Tina and I are going to go," Mercedes said taking the other girl and excusing herself to head to the girls room, most likely talking about the latest gossip or something.
"Krissy hey," Artie said smiling sweetly at the young brunette.
Kurt excused himself in the moment as Kristina smiled sweetly back at her companion with a dreamy look in her eye.
"Hey Artie, I can't wait to rehearse out duet, so do you want to see if Schuster will let us give it a go during lunch, maybe fine tune the harmony enough that we can show the gang at glee rehearsal today?"
Artie just smiled.
He was pleasantly surprised at the enthusiasm that Kristina was showing for not only their duet but of the already established club. He simply smiled for as much as he would of loved to of answered yes he recalled her story of the last week where she had retired to the choir room during lunch only to face Sue Sylvester's wrath.
'As much as I'd like to Krissy maybe we should take things slow."
Kristina nodded.
"Keep it casual," she said repeating the terms of their relationship to him.
He nodded.
"Keep it casual, we can rehearse after glee practice, maybe this weekend...what are you doing Saturday."
Kristina bit her lip wondering if she should let it out about the whole tutoring thing.
"Don't tell me you got another hot date." He spoke with a slightly jealous twinge in his voice.
'So that is why she wanted to keep it casual' he thought while she let out a small tinkering of laughter.
"I did make plans with another guy but it's not a date, it's a study session."
Artie just nodded. He dare not ask who this study session was with after all it wasn't like they were officially boyfriend and girlfriend so she was free to hang out with whoever she wanted to whenever she wanted to.
The conversation between them ended as the first bell rang and they went to their homeroom classes.
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As Kristina entered her lab partner was their waiting for her holding out a gift bag.
"Gosh Noah you shouldn't have," she said as he handed her the pink paper bag.
"Just open it," he said with a smirk on his face.
She let out a sigh thinking of the numerous things that could have been in there however when she peered inside she simply shook her head.
"Index cards and highlighters seriously."
"I figured you could make us some flash cards for our date on Saturday, which by the way did you settle on a venue."
Kristina nodded.
She had put a lot of thought into the setting that she wanted as a backdrop for their meeting.
She knew that at the Public Library they would be able to work without minimal distraction except that they would have to keep their voiced low which would defeat the whole purpose of her quizzing him with the flash cards. Either of their houses were off limits as well as god knew what would happen in closed quarters. No, it was the other day when she was chilling with Finn and Kurt at Starbucks that she had an epiphany.
"I was thinking that we should meet at Starbucks."
Puck nodded.
He liked that idea he guessed after all it would be more his element then the library.
"Starbucks it's a date."
Kristina grimaced causing him to shake his head.
He was always a screw up and no matter what he did he wasn't able to shake that.
Letting out a sigh he looked Kristina square in the eyes.
"What did I say wrong?"
"Nothing, just don't call it a date OK."
"Cause of Artie right."
Kristina blinked.
"I mean you two are a couple right, I mean I saw the way he looked at you, at your audition, at practice Tuesday the boy is in love with you."
"I'm in like with him too," Kristina said smiling as the bell rang and the actual class began.
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By lunch time Kristina hoped that things blew over and from the look on Artie's face upon her arrival she could tell it had.
"So are you free Sunday?" Artie asked as Kristina sat down and flipped open her daily yogurt cup.
Kristina nodded.
"Yes I'm free Sunday," she replied letting out a smile as the others joined them at the table.
"Hey lovebirds," Mercedes said as she took a seat.
Kristina rolled her eyes.
"Don't call us that," Artie said his face flushing a little bit.
Mercedes simply smiled as the gang began to engage in their usual lunch room prattle.
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After lunch the rest of the day seemed to fly by as Kristina and Kurt approached the choir room together after lit only to be greeted by Finn.
"Hey," Finn said greeting his friends.
Kristina kindly smiled while Kurt was trying to figure out what to say.
It was in that moment Rachel approached and flashed her own slightly more flirtatious smile at Finn before glaring at Kristina and Kurt.
"Kristina," Rachel said faking a smile.
"Rachel," Kristina said now fully understanding the steps to the dance that Kurt had been playing with the self proclaimed Diva of McKinley High even though she thought that if given the time and opportunity that the two of them could quite possibly become great friends.
"Ok," Will said when all the students were seated in the classroom, "our showcase is only two weeks away so does anyone else have any proposals for a new number because we need to figure out a set list."
There was a long drawn out silence before Rachel raised her hand.
"Yes Rachel," Will said.
"I was thinking that perhaps maybe I could reprise my show stopping sectionals performance of 'Don't Rain on my Parade' for the show."
Will flashed a smile while the others rolled their eyes.
"Well Rachel you already have three solos in the showcase."
She pouted a bit.
"Fine, I can compromise, I'll trade out I just want the masses to hear the song I've been preparing to sing since I was four, the song that single handedly won us sectionals."
The gang all just rolled their eyes at that comment.
Typical Rachel for wanting to take all the credit when they knew the real reason they won wasn't cause of her but because of the overall poise under pressure they possessed mixed with Finn's saving the day last minute by showing up.
Muffled whispers now as Puck raised his hand.
"Yes Puck," Will said.
"I was kind of wondering if I could revisit Sweet Caroline or perhaps do a solo of my own."
Shocked eyes fell upon him but none as shocked as Rachel herself.
No, he wasn't doing this to her. He was supposed to be with Quinn, she was supposed to be with Finn that's the way the universe wanted that. If not then why would god of lead Quinn the president of the damn celibacy club to of cheated on her boyfriend with his best friend in the first place?
This was frustrating but she wasn't going to argue.
"Anything else," Will asked.
No response.
"Ok, so Kristina, Artie are you two ready to show us your duet?"
"We should be ready Tuesday Mr. Schuster," Kristina said smiling.
"Good, I can't wait to here it," he paused, "ok so then if there is no new business then..."
He proposed to the group that they should go over one of their older songs yet again causing the gang to sigh.
"I promise you guys that we will be learning some new pieces for regionals next week."
Cheers and chatters filled the air as he shook his head.
"Ok guys, 'You Can't Always Get What You Want,' from the top..."
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The practice ended and soon Kristina and Artie were alone in the room.
Kristina walked over to the far side of the room where her bag was and began to fish for the sheet that Artie had given her with their mash-up on it as though she had been practicing it for the past few days practicing the lyrics with him was a different story.
Meanwhile Artie sat tuning his guitar while waiting for her singing in a low whisper.
I've just seen a face,
I can't forget the time or place
That we'd just met, she's just the girl for me
And I want all the world to see we've met
Na na na na na na
Kristina listened to Artie serenading her when he didn't think she was looking and couldn't help but melt a bit inside.
"Ok," she said breaking him out of his moment, "I'm ready."
He flashed a sweet smile while he began to strum the opening cords to their song.
Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
And now I'm trying to get back.
Kristina flashed him a smile while he continued to sing.
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my bestest
Nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon its again my turn to win some or learn some
He began to change the tune of the song he was playing now and locked his eyes on Kristina causing her to nod. Her part was coming up and she was preparing herself.
Now I'm...
He paused as she chimed in.
Speechless
Now she went solo.
Over the edge
I'm just breathless
I never thought that I'd catch this
Lovebug again...
They continued through the mash up a good two or three times pleasantly pleased at the way that things were coming together.
"We make beautiful music together," Kristina said before cracking up a bit, "god that sounded cheesy didn't it."
Artie nodded.
"A little bit yea," he replied as her hand gently brushed at the side of his wheelchair.
Their eyes suddenly in deadlock, emotions taking over and one thing began to lead to another. They were in the moment, about to share in their first kiss when...
"What are you two doing her loitering around here after hours?"
Pulling back Kristina looked over to where Sue Sylvester stood clearly not amused.
"We're going," Kristina simply said as she didn't want to pick a fight with the woman.
"Good," she sneered as Kristina let out a sigh.
Another day for the record books.
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TBC
Ok so do you like each day or so being a chapter or how do you want me to pace this. Also loving all the ideas and suggestions please keep them up.