Disclaimer: I do not own Glee or any characters
A/N: Thankyou so much on the reviews, you are all so nice and for anybody who favourited my story already, you guys are awesome. I tryed to post this chapter sooner but my internet cut out and my laptop died, it kept getting harder for me so i eventually gave in to writing it all over again and posting it with notepad but here is the next chapter as promised. I hope nobody get's bored reading it and you enjoy it as much as the first, thankyou and please keep reviewing!
Chapter 2 -
"You don't understand" Rachel screamed at the the Principal, "I'm amazing talented so why shouldn't i run it?"
"Rachel" Prinicipal Figgins sighed, "You are talented but if you took over glee then i might aswell fire the teachers and let kid's teach their own lessons. It's just not fair on.."
"But why doe's everything need to be fair?" Rachel interuppted "Because it does." Principal Figgins was getting restless now but he thought maybe this comment would make her feel better.
"But you know Rachel, you have amazing talent but if someone taught you then you could be even better and more famous, not that you aren't or won't be already"
Rachel thought about this for a second, it was true. She needed more practise but she could teach herself but would herself be enough? She still had learning points to withold.
"Okay deal but i want to know who will be leading glee and going on to teach me more" she declared tapping her foot and folding her arms.
"Mr Schuester has asked to run glee club, he is the only teacher in this school with the training to do so anyway"
"You can't be serious" Rachel muttered. "Mr Schue can't sing, he wouldn't sing! and what training?"
"I am quite serious. He was in a glee club at your age and could have went on to do broadway but he didn't, that's how good he is"
"THERE. That's your problem, why did he give up broadway?" Rachel said positively.
"He realised his dreams were reachable but there was easier career paths, Rachel just accept this is what is happening and go to glee rehersal, it's starting soon" Mr Figgins said getting back to the paperwork on his desk.
"Fine. But i'm not happy!" Rachel announced before spinning around in her feet and walking out.
Rachel walked down the corridor. She would be early for glee rehersal, practise a few bars. A star is never late she said to herself. As she rounded her way round the corridor and stepped into the classroom she realised she might not be the only one who must have thought that. There was already 4 people standing there, "this can't be" she muttered to herself. She walked to the side of the piano.
"Excuse me, i think you've got the wrong room" she announced. I hope so, she thought.
"No, we're here for glee rehersals" an asian girl piped up. She looked Rachel up and down and her face immediately said drama queen towards Rachel.
"Have you got a problem with us being here" another girl said. Fiesty.
"No i haven't, just checking" she said smiling before walking over to a seat, shoving her pleated skirt she sat herself down. Everybody stared but she took no notice and began to tell herself that in broadway people would be watching her everyday. She'd have to get used to it anyway. But then something broke her train of thought. Footsteps.. and then a tall person standing at the door. This can't be happening.
"Is this glee rehersal?" he asked walking into the dim choir room.
"Y.." the asian girl tried to find her words.. "I'm Tina" she said laying out a very shaky hand. Finn took it before replying "Finn, Finn Hudson"
"We know who you are" the bigger girl let in. Finn smiled before glancing my way.
"Berry" he winked.
"Finn, what brings you here?" she replied.
"Well, glee doe's. I'm gonna juggle both because i just love performing yenoe" She didn't buy it.
"I don't think so Finn, i've never heard you sing or even perform."
"Well Missy, you've never heard me sing either have you?" the guy called Kurt piped up. She knew his name because of him being gay.
"Exactly" Finn smiled sitting down. Rachel was waiting for somebody to do something, anything. Nothing happened.
"The name's Rachel actually" she said in a whisper. Nobody answered.
Mr Schue arrived 10 minutes late but Rachel seemed to be the only one bothered.
"Mr Schue, this isn't a good start. We're on a schedule of 1 hour per day. You can't turn up late"
"Your right, i'm sorry Rachel" he said very apoligetic.
"Right so guys.." he started, "I'm sorry i'm late but where is everyone?"
"Em, Mr Schue.. this is it." Finn said.
Everybody looked around. Rachel, Finn, Tina, Artie in the wheelchair, Kurt and the bigger girl she still didn't know the name of. 6 people.
"Okay then, i'll start by each letting you sing a song. We've got Brad, our piano man here and he'll always be there if you need him. Who's first?"
Rachel's hand shot up immediately. It was no surprise that she wanted to go first. There was a few eye rolls from Tina and Kurt but Rachel didn't care, she rose from her seat and stood at the front clearing her throat.
Some people have to learn some people wait there turn some people have to fight some people give it up
The whole room stared. She was singing a song people liked but the lyrics said more than they needed to say.
I m always pushing myself to the limit making sure I stay ahead you made me who I am, from the words you said
Some people have to learn some people wait there turn some people but not me I was born a champion
some people have to fight some people give their lives some people don t believe I was born a champion but I was born a champion but I was born a champion
The song went on and on until it finally finished. Mr schue made everyone clap even though they didn't feel like it.
"Who's next?" Mr Schue asked, "Finn?"
Finn had to do to it sometime. Let it be now or later. He got up from his seat.
I couldn't believe they were making me sing. I never thought about this, could i sing? I'd been told i was good when i was younger but i've never sang in public since. What if i can't sing and can't join glee, will i loose the dare? will i get my car fixed? Just do it.
Finn looked around. All eyes were on him. What to sing.. then he had it. He used to sing this song as a kid, please he prayed and began to sing.
I can't fight this feeling any longer And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow What started out as friendship has grown stronger I only wish I had the strength to let it show
And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winters night And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
Nobody had stopped him yet. He hoped everything was going well. Nobody's facial expressions told him anything. He had heard a mutter from Kurt to Tina but he hadn't heard what had been said.
And I can't fight this feeling anymore I've forgotten what I started fighting for It's time to bring this ship into the shore And throw away the oars Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you I've been running round in circles in my mind And it always seems that I'm following you, girl 'Cause you take me to the places that alone I'd never find
And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winters night And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this feeling anymore I've forgotten what I started fighting for It's time to bring this ship into the shore And throw away the oars forever
'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore I've forgotten what I started fighting for Even if I have to crawl upon the floor Come crushing through your door Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
Finished. He looked around, nobody was saying anything. Crap, he'd done bad.
"I.." he started but was quickly cut off. "BRAVO, I DIDN'T KNOW YOU HAD IT IN YOU SON!" he praised and soon enough everyone was on their feet, except Rachel ofcourse but she did look stunned.
"I done good?" Finn asked in surprise.
"Good? You were terrific" Finn smiled at this reply, wow. He'd had no idea. Maybe he'd win this dare after all. He glanced over at Rachel, she looked at him and he thought he seen a smile for a second but then it was gone. He sat down and the rest of the club started to perform. This was turning out to be a hell of a dare.
Rachel was gobsmacked. She didn't think that Finn Hudson could sing, let alone have a voice of an angel. She blushed at the thoughts and duets they could sing together... wait, what? SNAP OUT OF IT. Rachel was unaware what was going on but if Finn really was intrested in glee club then she'd have to find a way to get on with him and right now it didn't seem hard. Why? After everything that was happening between them, this was war but Rachel couldn't help thinking of the amazing duets they could have but right now it was pure hatred, good and simple. As she saw Finn sit down a smile rose to her lips before her lips returned to the stare.
Mercedes didn't need to audition because she brought in a tape but she did however slightly sing-a-long with herself. Her voice was strong, glee club could use that. Tina had a sweet, delicate voice that could also be used and Kurt.. his voice was brilliant. Artie sang rollin' but everybody would have expected that seeing as he was in a wheelchair but he did have a great voice. Everybody's voices were good but glee needed more people. Rachel thought of a way of getting new people to join. There was Finn, he was popular and a jock but he might be doing this as a laugh and if she asked him then she was mocked then she'd be slushied for life. Just ask him, she told herself. There's nothing more to it.
When glee ended, Rachel did just that.
"Finn" she started, "I want you to recrute new members to join the club, yes we have our differences but at the end of the day if you are really part of this club then you need to be a team player, get the football team or something or Quinn Fabray, i've heard you've been on-off dating her, she could get people too yeah?"
Finn looked stunned. He stood staring at Rachel, one hand holding his backpack steady. It took a few seconds before he smiled and answered,
"You really think after the way you've treated me in the hall that i'd do what you asked? It doesn't go that way Rachel and i think you know that my reputation is on the line just joining the club myself, never mind asking my team-mates or Quinn"
"Finn, you are here and that's because you have talent. Not as much as me i might add but if you are a team player then you have to act like one" Rachel said in a strong but still pleading voice.
"I'm sorry Rach but aren't you the one that just sang that song about you being the champion and better than everyone else? I don't think that's much of a team player so if you sort your yourself out, you can maybe come back and try again" Finn said getting ready to turn away
Rachel put a firm hand out on his chest causing Finn to look at her hand and then at her again, she was sure she felt a shiver coming from him but she could be mistaken. Why would he be shivering?
"Finn, you know that i have the most talent in this club but i also want it to be great and we have to work together to make it great, agreed?"
Finn's eyes were tight on her. She nearly felt herself shiver just as Finn had a few seconds ago but finally Finn's hand grabbed hers to pull it off him. She had no words for how that felt right when he held the hand and after dropping it. In one word, painful. It's because of how much she hated him, her thought's blaming it on her adrenile rush.
"You know Rachel, you may be right but i really can't work with someone like you. You annoy me and quite frankly, if you want more members then you can ask yourself. There's a party tonight at Puck's place, you go and be cool for one night and ask and see what reply's you get. I bet you can't get one and if you do come and find me and i'll buy you a drink personally." Finn said before turning and walking from the choir room.
Rachel stood there. Fine, she thought. If that's what it takes to get new members then Rachel Berry will be going to that party at Noah Puckerman's tonight and when Finn give's her that free drink she will make him re-live the moment where he was wrong for the rest of his life. This was war, full on war.
Finn scanned the halls for Puck, before he spotted him snatching some kids lunch money from them at the vending machines. Finn rolled his eyes and walked up, "Puck"
"Finn man" he said pushing the kid away from him and pushing a 5 dollar note in his pocket.
"Not cool man" Finn sighed but continued, "I did it, i made it through the glee rehersal and ... i did what you asked me to do, when will this be over?"
"When i get more out of it than you do Hudson, and so you did it, you actually asked Berry out" Puck sneered, his face lighting up.
"Well... i told her that if she found new members at her party then i'd buy her a drink. Is that good enough?" This caused Puck's face to drop.
"Hudson, nobody will join the stupid club which will mean no drink which means no date which means no wheels, you get me?"
Finn sighed. It was harder to please Puck than he thought but he did really need the car fixed and some cash. He'd have to find another way to get Rachel.
"What if i just speak to her at the party and give her a drink for trying?" Finn suggested
Puck thought for a minute. That might work but Rachel was fiesty but Finn could make her stay, i could come over. Who wouldn't want to talk to me?
"Deal" Puck said putting out a firm hand for Finn to shake. They shook on it. The game had begun, Finn thought to himself but he also felt something else, he didn't know what else he felt but it was eating him up inside.