Safest Place To Hide Chapter 6, a glee fanfic

Sorry it took me a while to update because I actually have 3 or 4 chapters half-written in my head and I had to decide which one to do first, because of the storyline and the songs to fit in. I'm glad to see you're still enjoying it so I hope my choice won't disappoint you! Thank you so much for the reviews! This chapter will be from a different perspective: Mercedes!

Obviously, I don't own Glee.

Mercedes was pissed. Not that the whole school knew (okay, nobody knew) but still, it was not okay for the white midget diva to help and sing with her man. So who cares it was her fault that they weren't public? It's not like he wanted to keep a secret, he actually wanted to tell the whole school. But seriously, a gleek and a jock? Like that would work.

So when she walks in the school that day she's determined to avoid all the places where she can find Matt. 'Cause she's pissed that he didn't asked her for help or to sing with him and she doesn't want to snap at him in front of the entire McKinley population. That'd be just weird. You know, since they're not a couple.

On her way to her locker she walks by Finn and Puck. Puck looks annoyed while Finn is babbling something. Seriously, who cares? The tall awkward boy thinks every damn girl in this school is in love with him just because he's the quarterback and can sing. Well, that last part only goes for Rachel. How cliché would that be? The male lead would eventually fall in love with the lead diva, even though he was like a rockstar and she was like… well, nobody. Except she doesn't seem to like him… Not like that anyway. Which is funny cause the only reason the Ice Queen and the Cheerios joined the club was exactly because she thought they were madly in love with each other.

If she was in Puck's shoes, she'd snap at Finn at least five times a day. Because seriously, they're like best friends since both know how to talk, but if she had to listen every single day how a great quarterback he is, the team star, how everyone loves him, and he's so perfect, and how Rachel is totally into him and how they're gonna do the duet and win the competition for them, she'd cut the guy. And in her opinion, Puck is just a time bomb.

When she closes her locker she sees Matt in one side of the hall, and Kurt on the other. She obviously chooses Kurt.

"Hey Kurtsie! How are you today?"

"I'm good my Chocolate Diva. And how are you? And when are you doing the Glee assignment?" Kurt asks. She seriously loves this boy. As friends. 'Cause he's gay. And has a crush on Finn. Well, everybody loves Finn right? Even some guys.

"I'm good… I'm fine. And I don't know." The Glee assignment. Of course. The perfect opportunity to tell Matt a piece of her mind. "Maybe I'll do it today."

"Ooohhh… Tell me!" Kurt is almost jumping now. Seriously, the boy loves a gossip more than she loves her yellow Reebok boots. And she loves them a lot. But she can't lie to him, because he knows her and will call her out. And then the bell rings.

"At lunch fabulous. 'Cause now it's time for classes!" She says walking away. Now she just has to imagine a story to keep Kurt happy without telling him the truth.

She walks to her class and passes right next to where some dumb Cheerio is talking with Matt and Mike. Normally, she'd try to not pay attention but today is not a normal day.

"Hey guys! Matt, really nice song yesterday! I'll see you both at Glee practice today!" She says without stopping, leaving a confused Matt behind. By the corner of her eye she sees him looking at Mike with a questioning look and then the Cheerio walking away.

And when she walks into the class she sees the other person she was hoping to avoid today. Rachel. Damn, she forgot they had this class together. Rachel sees her and waves, telling her the spot next to her is empty. She sighs, smiles, and sits in the empty spot. She's distracted during the class, so Rachel has to pat on her arm for her to see a small piece of paper in front of her. She raises an eyebrow and opens the paper, recognizing Rachel's handwriting.

Rachel: Mercedes? Is everything okay? You seem rather distracted. *

Okay, the star in the end of everything? Cute, but annoying after a while. But apparently, metaphors are important and Rachel takes them very seriously. But she can't say what's really going on, so…

Mercedes: Yeah gurl! Everything's cool. This is just boring, that's all! :P

She pushes the paper back. She has to know what happened yesterday, but she has to be very careful so Rachel won't get too suspicious.

Rachel: Okay, I'll believe you. Because yes, in my opinion this is a very boring class. I mean, why can't we have classes that teach us what we need to know but for the career of our choice?*

Mercedes: Hell yeah! I agree! So what's new gurl? We haven't spoke in a while! Why didn't you had lunch with us yesterday?

Rachel: Oh… Well, I was a little scared of the possible repercussions of my song to Quinn. So I had lunch in the choir room.

Mercedes: Today you have lunch with us! Even the jocks sang with you and Matt asked your help so that must mean you're safe!

And just like that, she brought it up. And people don't think she's smart!

Rachel: Oh, about that… I'm sorry… I was in the choir room and he entered and asked for my help. I was just as shocked as everyone else, but you know I can't say no when someone asks me for help.

Why is she apologizing? Does Rachel know anything? How? Damn, now she's gonna have to pull the Puckerman card.

Mercedes: Why are you apologizing?

Rachel: I thought you were mad at me… Because I helped Matthew. I can assure you there's nothing more there!

Mercedes: What are you talking about? Why'd I be mad at you?

Rachel looked up to Mercedes and smiled. She knew. Damn, how could she know?

Rachel: Come on Cedes. I can see the way you both look at each other at the Glee practices. I mean, I don't know if you're together, but at least you both like each other. :)

Mercedes: You mean like you and the Mohawk boy? ;)

The way Rachel looked at Mercedes, she instantly knew she had hit the spot. But then, what was pissing her off disappeared. Maybe if Rachel was in the same position, she could help her with her song too.

Rachel: I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. I and Noah have nothing going on.

Mercedes: Yeah, you keep telling yourself that! ;)

And the bell rang, telling the girls the class had ended. They got up and Mercedes smirked at Rachel. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if she had a girl friend to talk with. Sure, Rachel had a big mouth but if she was going to sing to him that afternoon, the thing wasn't going to be a secret anymore.

"Let's talk White Midget Diva." Mercedes said, pulling Rachel by an arm.

"Mercedes, you know I don't appreciate jokes about my height. However, I can turn a blind eye to that if the subject you want to talk about is what is going on between you and Matthew." Rachel said, trying to smirk. Damn, now that is something she didn't learn with Golden Boy.

"Well, I'll show you mine if you show me yours." Mercedes looked at Rachel, who seemed shocked. "That sounded wrong. And not what I meant at all." She shook her head laughing. "What I meant is I'll talk if you talk."

"That's nice, but I really don't have anything to talk about." Rachel said while walking to her locker.

"Fine, then I'll go first. Me and Matt have been going out for a while. No one knows, and I like it that way. But I must say I was kinda jealous yesterday." Mercedes started. Now that she was thinking about it, it wasn't Rachel she was jealous about. It was the Cheerios.

"Mercedes, I already told you, you have nothing to worry about…" Rachel began, but she was cut off.

"I know. And now I understand it. It isn't you. It's the damn perfect model cheerleaders. But yesterday I was jealous because he turned to you for help. Not that I'm saying it was bad, cause yeah, that was a really good choice and I'd never thought of that one, but he turned to you because I don't want to go public." Mercedes said, looking sad.

"Okay, and now you want everyone to know?" Rachel asked. She knew she was right! There was something there, those looks…

"I don't know… I mean, a gleek and a jock? Really? In what world will that work?"

"Well, don't forget Matt is a gleek too. And he seems a really nice guy. I don't think he's a jock for the popularity alone." Rachel said. This Mercedes thing was too close to home. She was a gleek, Noah was a very popular jock. Like Mercedes said, in what world will that work?

"I don't know…" Mercedes said.

"Well… Why don't you sing for him today? I have the perfect song! It's…" Rachel started but Mercedes kicked her. She was about to complain when she saw Matt, Mike and Noah walking by.

"Tell me later. Let's have some lunch. I promised I'd lunch with Kurt and I can't lie to him, so I'm gonna use you". Mercedes said, pulling Rachel by an arm, into the cafeteria.

"You're gonna…"

"My two favourite divas! So glad you decided to join us Rachel!" Kurt said excitedly.

"Yeah… well… Uh… I missed you guys!" Rachel smiled. Artie gave her a huge smile back.

"Good! Because we need to talk!" Kurt said. And the tone he used made Mercedes feel sorry for Rachel, but relieved for herself.

"And why is that?" Rachel asks, trying not to be too scared.

"You and Puckerman. Spill." Kurt demands. "We saw the way he looked at you and Matt when you both showed up later and together."

"Well Kurt, I have no idea what you're talking about. But, it seems to me that if you think something is wrong with Noah, you should talk to him." Rachel said. So this is what Mercedes was talking about using her. Well, there was nothing she could besides listening so she just sat there while Kurt was trying to figure out what was going on. And then, thank God, she felt her phone vibrating.

Tana: Well, don't you look like you're having a fun time! :P

Noah*: You still owe me a kiss. :P

Rachel smiled, looked up and nodded to Kurt. What would he think if he saw that one? Then she returned to her phone.

To Tana: You guys should team up. He's going on and on about Noah.

To Noah* : I have no idea what you're talking about. :P

Mercedes grabs her by an arm again, and when she looks up she can see Kurt is just as surprised as she is. "Oh I'm sorry, but Rachel was supposed to help me with a paper and I totally forgot. And since I can't stay after Glee practice Rachel, can you help me now?" Mercedes said.

"Yes. Yes, of course." Rachel said, putting her phone back in her bag. "Excuse us. We'll see you guys later at the Glee rehearsal!" And she thinks its better that she waits until they're out in the hallway to ask "What was that about?"

"Well, Kurt wasn't going to stop and you have to tell me which song I should sing at the Glee practice, remember?" Mercedes said.

~Glee Practice ~

"Are you sure this is gonna work?" Mercedes asked again.

"I am. You're gonna rock it. Now relax!" Rachel rolled her eyes.

"Mr. Shue? I have a song." Mercedes said, putting her hand in the air.

"Take us away Mercedes!" Mr. Shuester said, sitting by the piano. "Don't forget to tell us to whom you're singing and why."

Mercedes nodded. That was actually the most difficult part. She looked at Rachel, who give her a smile and then she looked at Matt. "This song is for someone really special. I didn't want to tell anyone about us and something yesterday made me realize that keeping us in secret is hurting me and him. And I don't want that. I don't want you to feel like you can't ask me for help, and I don't want the Cheerios to hit on you. I don't want any of us to get heartbroken. So, Matt, this is for you." She saw the looks everyone gave her and him. Rachel had a huge smile, Kurt and Tina were smiling too. But the one that gave her most strength was his, Matt's.

You're everything I thought you never were
And nothing like I thought you could have been
But still, you live inside of me, so tell me how is that?
You're the only one I wish I could forget
The only one I love to not forgive
And though you break my heart, you're the only one
And though there are times when I hate you
'Cause I can't erase
The times that you hurt me and put tears on my face
And even now, while I hate you, it pains me to say
I know I'll be there at the end of the day

I don't wanna be without you, babe
I don't want a broken heart
Don't wanna take a breath without you, babe
I don't wanna play that part
I know that I love you, but let me just say
I don't wanna love you in no kind of way, no no
I don't want a broken heart
I don't wanna play the broken-hearted girl
No, no, no broken-hearted girl

There's something that I feel I need to say
But up til' now I've always been afraid that you would never come around
And still I wanna put this out
You say you've got the most respect for me
But, sometimes I feel you're not deserving of me
And still, you're in my heart
But you're the only one
And yes, there are times when I hate you, but I don't complain
'Cause I've been afraid that you would walk away
Oh, but now I don't hate you
I'm happy to say
That I will be there at the end of the day

Now I'm at a place I thought I'd never be, ooh
I'm living in a world that's all about you and me, yeah
Ain't gotta be afraid, my broken heart is free to spread my wings and fly away, away with you...

I don't wanna be without my baby
I don't want a broken heart
Don't wanna take a breath without my baby
I don't wanna play that part
I know that I love you, but let me just say
I don't wanna love you in no kind of way, no no
I don't want a broken heart
I don't wanna play the broken-hearted girl
No, no, no broken-hearted girl
Broken-hearted girl
No broken-hearted girl

Rachel was about to get up to go hug Mercedes but Matt was faster. He got up, went to Mercedes, cupped her face with his hands and kissed her. Just like that. In front of everyone. "Thank you." He said. "I promise I won't hurt you."

"Uoh! Mattcedes is on!" Kurt yelled.

Then Mercedes let go of Matt and went to hug Rachel. "Thank you for helping me." She whispered in her ear. That made her smile. Maybe things were about to change. Quinn hasn't bothered her, and she had helped two friends in two days.

One by one, the gleeks started to leave the room. Matt and Mercedes holding hands, followed by Kurt, Mike, Tina and Artie. Then Quinn, always followed by Brittany and Santana. Rachel saw Noah trying to stay behind, but when Finn approached her, he left too.

"Hey Rachel." Finn said, smiling.

"Hello Finn. May I help you?"

"Yeah… I wanted to ask you if you wanted to hang out."

"Finn, I feel the need to set some things straight. I do not have feelings for you. I heard you saying that I didn't sing for you. I sang what I was feeling. That said, if you want to do anything as friends, I'll be glad to do it, for the team sake." Rachel said, packing her things.

"I… Uh… I have practice, I have to go. See ya later Rachel." Finn said, walking out. She sighed and picked her phone to call her daddy. The saw three texts.

Cedes: Thank you so much gurl! But we still need to talk about you and the walking Mohawk!

Tana: Well, well… Maybe I should have a little talk with Hummel. ;)

Noah*: You hurt my feelings, now you have to kiss them better.

Rachel smiled. Everything was good with the gleeks, things were good with Santana, and now that she had talk with Finn, she could listen to Santana and Kurt and maybe, maybe she could think about if she and Noah could work out. But then she shivered. It seemed almost too perfect.

As you can guess song was Broken-Hearted Girl by Beyoncé. 'Cause Mercedes aint no Kelly Rowland! XD Not much PezBerry interaction, but I need to show some things in this chapter to open the road for the next one! Enjoy!