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Perrie and Jade were the first ones to walk into the choir room Monday after school. It had been a long day, but both were excited for their first glee club rehearsal. The choir room was in total disarray. It looked like it hadn't been used in forever. There were boxes everywhere and the chairs, which were stacked on top of the risers, we're covered in a thick layer of dust.
"Ewwww..this place is gross." Jade commented as she made a line in the dust that covered the grand piano at the front of the room.
At that moment Mr. Flanagan walked in. He sighed when he saw the choir room was still in the same state as it was this morning. He had attempted to straighten it out, but he taught 5 classes a day. He simply didn't have time.
"Sorry about the mess guys. I haven't had time to clean it up. I just got the keys this morning." Their teacher apologized.
"It's fine, Mr. Flanagan. We'd be glad to help you clean this place up." Perrie offered.
"That would be great thanks" Mr. Flanagan replied as he started unstacking chairs. Perrie and Jade started helping.
Elena entered a couple minutes later escorted by Principal Figgins.
"Hello Principal Figgins. May I help you with something?" the young teacher asked.
"No, I just wanted to make sure Ms. Hayes got to rehearsal safely and on time." The Indian man replied as the young rebel smirked at him. "Be good!" he said before walking out.
Elena plopped down on a newly dusted off chair, propping her feet up on the one next to it.
Perrie kicked Elenas feet off and sat down on the seat, jade immediately taking the one next to her.
"I'm Perrie, this is Jade" Perrie introduces herself to the self acclaimed Princess of Darkness.
"Whatever." Elena briefly glanced at the two girls before she wen back to popping her gum. The girls were pretty, probably not her type but pretty. Even if one of them were here type she wouldn't dare go after them. Elena was still in the closet. Not just in the closet, but in the very back with ponchos and three fourths of the backstreet boys. She went out with guys every night and slept with almost every guy she knew just so nobody would suspect a thing.
"Can't you just be polite and say hello like a normal person before I wipe off that obviously fake tattoo." Perrie shot back at McKinleys bad girl clearly taking a jab at the tattoo of some kind of sports car That covered Elena's forearm.
"Its not fake sweetheart. At least not as fake as the smug air of confidence you always wear." Elena wasn't one to back down from a fight.
"I think...that we can be friends. I like your humor." Perrie finally concluded after a moments silence.
"Whatever" Elena said, only she was smiling this time as she looked over at her new friend.
"So what's with this one?" Elena asked gesturing to Jade,"Does she ever talk."
"Yeah, she's just shy. Once you get to know her she never shuts up. Usually she rambles on about some math theory nobody but her understands." Perrie defended her best friend. Jade only nodded at this explanation as she turned her attention to the front of the room.
At that moment the unholy trio walked in. Rory glanced over his shoulder from where he was writing on the white board and shuddered with a feeling of Deja Vu. He couldn't help but think that Ally was the perfect reincarnation of Quinn.
Ally, Karlia and Vanessa walked up to the top of the risers. Ally observed the choir room like it was a kingdom, and she was queen. She set her sights on Perrie before getting up and walking down the risers to where the indie girl sat.
"Hey Perrie,"Ally said with fake sweetness.
"What do you want Ally." Perrie didn't even look up as the tall blonde girl said her greeting.
"I'm just so happy we're both in this club. Maybe we can become good friends." Ally began in a mocking tone.
"Oh, go blow your boy toy Barbie." Elena snapped at Ally, who annoyed her to death.
Ally huffed and walked away. She hadn't been with a boy since she signed up for glee club. Sure it had only been a week, but in that week Ally began to feel a little bit better about herself. Sure her home life was still crappy, but at least she had gained some self respect.
Jacob and Robbie walked in talking about some party that they had gone to this weekend. At the party both of the boys had smoked pot for the first time, and Robbie had lost his virginity to a trashed junior. Elena overheard their conversation and rolled her eyes at how cool they thought they were. If she wasn't trying so hard to cover her sexuality she probably wouldn't be with a different guy every weekend. Those freshmen were ruining her their lives, but that wasn't her problem.
Skylar strolled in after talking on his cell phone. He was dressed in bright purple pants and a grey and white stripped top with a fedora on his head. He ended the call and hesitantly sat on the slightly dusty plastic chair. He took off his hat and fixed his hair and he glanced around the room. He didn't talk to any of the glee club members, so he was content to just sit by himself until practice started. Rory gave him a nod as he went back to writing on the white board something about team unity. Gosh, this lesson is going to be cheesy, Skylar thought.
Skylar perked up when Adelaide walked into a room. Skylar didn't really know the petiete girl. She was one year younger than him, and hung out with the preppy, sorta popular crowd. He did know he loved how she dressed. Today she was wearing a striped white and navy dress with a canary yellow cardigan and designer leather boots with a matching canary yellow handbag. Her long brown curls bounced as she sat delicately in a seat 2 rows in front of Skylar.
"I love your outfits" Skykar complemented the girl.
Adelaide turned around in her seat and smiled, "Thanks. I love your color combo. And the fedora is simply gorgeous. The detail is stunning."
Skylar smiled. He liked this girl. He moved down the risers until he was sitting in the chair right next to her. The two carried on a conversation about fashion week, as they were joined by a new member.
Connor walked in angry as hell. How dare they talk to him like that. Just because they were snobby entitled brats didn't mean they could talk to him like that. He had gotten in an argument in the locker room with the other players. They were making fun of him because he lived in a foster home instead of some mansion on a hill. Jason McDowry was leading the pack in a familiar pack of insults when Connor snapped. He punched Jason in the face. He knew Jason was jealous of his football talent, but that didn't seem to matter. Jason had everything and Connor had nothing but sports. Jason had punched him back in the stomach. He knew there would be a bruise there but he didn't care. Coach broke up the brawl before anything could get really bad, and Connor had stormed out. Now he was sitting here in Glee. He knew people were staring at him, but he didn't give a shit.
Parker walked in exactly at 3:30 in full soccer uniform. Every girl in the room had there mouth open obviously enjoying the sight. Well, every girl besides Elena who scoffed. Parker's obviously defined muscles were visible as we're his tattoos. This made him even more desirable to the girls. Parker only cared about one girl though, and quickly searched the room for her and found her sitting in one of the chairs. He made his way up the risers and sat somewhat close to Connor. The two weren't good friends, but socialized on occasion.
"Great to see everyone here!" Rory greeted the kids. He then pointed at the white board. "Who can tell me what that says?"
"Team Unity" Adelaide read the big words.
"Exactly. Who can tell me what that means?" Rory continued to sample a signature move of Will Shuester.
"Being together..as like a team." Ally deadpanned.
"Yes!" Rory said way more excited than anyone in the room. "And to achieve that I have thought up a couple team bonding experiences." the students groaned."Who wants to try one?" the class groaned again.
"Everyone up",Rory commanded. The teens hesitantly did as their teacher said."Let's start with trust exercises. Everyone will get a partner." Rory saw everyone eyeing another person, silently picking out a partner."That I will assign." the class groaned. "You will take turns falling backwards into each others arms. The point is to trust that your partner will catch you. So the pairs will be...um.. Skylar and Vanessa, Robbie and Karlia, Ally and Perrie, Parker and Jade, Connor and Adelaide, and Elena and Jacob."
The kids rearranged themselves until they were standing with their partners. They quickly decided who would fall first. Vanessa, Karlia, Perrie, Jade, Adelaide, and Jacob took their spots in front of their partners as they prepared to fall and hoped their partners would catch them. Ally was nervous that Perrie wouldn't catch her. They weren't friends, intact they were enemies there was a real possibility that Perrie would let her fall on her ass.
"Okay, fall" Rory instructed the first group. Everyone landed softly in their partners arms except...
"OW!" Adelaide cried as she laid in a crumpled heap of the floor. She sat up and rubbed her head and wrists. Connor hadn't even tried to catch her. He just stood there, arms crossed across his body, still as a stone. Anger radiating from his body.
"What the hell man?" Parker pushed Connor. Parker couldn't stand boys that disrespected and hurt women.
"Shove off, man" Connor pushed Parker back.
"What the hell did she ever do to you?She's a nice girl." Parker pushed back, as Rory stepped in trying to stop a fight.
Connor looked down at Adelaide who looked up at him in shock. She looked like a tiny child, who had no idea what she did wrong. She didn't do anything wrong. Connor usually would never do anything like this. However, she was just like them. She was one of those rich kids. One of those entitled princess brats who didn't know how truly perfect her life was. She stood for everything he hated in the world. She was just like those guys in the locker room. Connor pushed his way out of the room, lucky that Mr. Flanagan was still holding Parker back.
Adelaide pushed herself off the floor ignoring any assistance from the rest of the glee club. She ran out of the room after Connor, though she had no idea why. She felt almost like it was her fault he was acting like this.
"Connor! Wait! I know you're going through a lot. I get it. Just come back to glee we can talk about it." Adelaide had caught up to him and grabbed his arm turning him around to face her.
This tiny girl in front of him, what did she know about struggle? Her name literally meant princess in German.
"What do you know about anything? Any problems you've ever had we're solved with your daddy's money. You've never suffered a day in your tiny little innocent princess life, so don't stand here and tell me you understand. You don't, and you never will." Conner snapped at Adelaide.
The anger in his tone was evidently impacting her as tears welled in her big brown eyes. Connor felt bad once the tears started falling.
"You're right. I'm sorry. I was just trying to help" She looked down at her designer ballet flats before quickly turning around and walking away. She didn't want her to see her cry. Adelaide was sure he'd make fun of her for being a weak cry-baby drama queen.
Connor stared at the spot the younger girl had just been standing. It wasn't his intent to make her cry. He wanted to make her feel bad or angry, or maybe a tiny bit embarrassed, but never to upset her to the point of tears. Here he was feeling sorry for a girl who had everything she ever wanted. He shook it off and made a mental note to apologize to her later. After all, she was not the source of his anger.
*GLEE*
Adelaide returned to the choir room. Tears running down her face. She sat in the corner! And wiped her tears before turning back to the gleeks.
"I don't believe Connor will be returning today. What other activities do you have in mind Mr. Flanagan?" She asked calmly trying to forget about the hallway incident.
Rory also eager to forget the fight in his classroom shared another idea."Everyone close your eyes. We're on a plane. We are one our way to the world show choir championship in Australia. The pilot comes on the loud speaker and announces that the plane is going down. We land in the middle of the pacific, in a warm tropical area. We get in the life boat and see an island about a 2 miles away. Now we have a decision to make. We can only fit roughly 12 items in the boat before it sinks under the weight. What 12 things do we take on the boat from the plane to the deserted island that will help us start our new life together. Roughly anything you could ever imagine is on that plane so the 12 items have limitless possibilities. "
Rory explained
"No wonder the plane went down. If everything in existence was on it" Elena shot back jokingly. Unlike her usual tone, it wasn't bitter or sarcastic, just joking. The class including Rory laughed.
"Now, what will we take. What will our 12 items be?" Rory asked as he turned to the white board ready to write down their suggestions.
"How about a lifetime supply of water?" Karlia suggested. The class agreed with her.
"Okay, how about I list lifetime supply of food and water as one?" Rory wrote their first item on the board.
"Do cellphones work on the island?" Jacob asked?
"Nope." Rory replied smiling smugly at the idea of these kids without their phones.
"Barbra Streisand. We should totally take her on the island. Life's grand with Babs around. We'll never be bored." Skylar suggested. Barbra was his idol. Well Barbra and the great Rachel Berry.
"We are not taking Streisand unless David Beckham can come," Parker negotiated with the fashionable diva.
"Guys, we're not taking either. Beckham won't come with us without his kids and posh spice, and Barbra won't come without a complete collection of broadway paraphernalia, and we our not wasting another one of our 12 items on that lady. I suggest we bring a radio and a lifetime supply of batteries to keep us occupied. We can listen to soccer games on the radio as Well as Barbra's best." Ally supplied being the voice of reason as well as pacifying the two boys.
Rory wrote radio and batteries on the white board. "that's three out of the nine items. What else should we bring?"
"How about hygiene products. I can't imagine being stuck on a desert island for the rest of my life without toothpaste or deodorant." Jacob cringed As he voiced his thought.
"I think that's a good idea. Gotta have fresh breath incase any of you ladies wanna make out" Robbie joked. The rest of the club laughed, but agreed that hygiene products were a must.
"In that case we might want to take some condoms. I'm guessing size extra small for boy wonder over here." Vanessa said referring to Robbie. Robbie pretended to be hurt and Rory pretended he didn't hear Vanessa's statement as the class roared with laughter.
Rory wrote hygiene products on the board. As the class was still laughing.
*GLEE*
The kids had finished their bonding activity coming up with 12 useful products. Rory waved goodbye to the kids as they left the room. The kids walked down the hallway and our the main doors. Adelaide was the first to leave, her driver their to pick her and Ally headed over to Cheerios practice waving goodbye to Karlia. Mrs. Brixton, the US history teacher, and Robbie's mother, meet Robbie at the main doors agreeing to give Jacob a ride home. Elena got on her motorcycle and started the engine.
"When will you be home?" Parker asked her.
"Late. I'm gonna go get something to eat." Elena lied. She was really going street racing on a deserted street in Lima Heights. She put her foot on the gas and speed off in the distance.
Skylar said his goodbyes as he made his way over to the parking lot. His prize possession, a black SUV, sitting by itself in the almost empty parking lot. He opened the door and got in the drivers side. He turned on the car and looked to his left when he heard a car horn. Perrie was waving goodbye to him from her own car, Jade was in the passenger seat also waving at him. Skylar liked the two girls. They were nice and polite, and though Jade hardly talked, when she did it was always something really smart.
Back at the Main door Parker stood keeping Karlia company. She was waiting on Peter, her boyfriend, and one of Parker's good friends.
"It was really sweet how you stood up to Connor. I know he's your friend. It must have been tough." Karlia broke the silence.
"He was being a jerk. I couldn't not say anything." Parker shrugged modestly.
"I didn't know you could sing so well. The way you performed that song...it was amazing."Karlia complimented Parker. He was ashamed to say he was blushing.
"Your pretty awesome yourself." Parker returned the compliment when bright lights lit up the darkening sky.
"That's Peter. Thanks for waiting with me. Your just a big sweetheart, you know that?" Karlia giggled as she got in the passenger side of the pickup truck.
"Hey Parker! Thanks for watching my girl for me! I owe you one! Have a nice practice, I hope waiting won't make you late." Peter called from the drivers side.
Practice! Parker almost forgot! "No problem dude!" Parker yelled back before heading to his own car.
Parker couldn't help but think about Karlia during his 40 minute drive to the arena. She was so pretty, and nice. He really liked her. If only she knew the song he sang that she liked so much was to her. But, she was with Peter. Peter wasn't a bad guy at all. Parker really liked the guy. He was nice, kind, patient and treated Karlia well. He couldn't betray Peter like that, but he couldn't help his feelings for the young dancer either.
*GLEE*
The bell had just rung signaling the end of the day as Connor walked out of his French class. Stopping at his locker, he grabbed his duffel and started to make his way towards the locker room for football practice, when he saw Adelaide at her locker. The petite girl was struggling to reach something on the top shelf. Connor thought this was a good as time as ever to apologize to the girl for yelling at her.
Connor walked closer to her and saw that it was a binder she was trying to coax into her hand. Connor reached up and grabbed it for her with ease. Adelaide turned around confused to who had helped her. When she saw Connor, she stood there shocked. He had expected her to be angry or even cry more.
"Thanks" Adelaide said in a weak voice. Weak was never a word he would have used to describe the ambitious girl, but the present moment was an exception. Was he making her weak?
"Your Welcome, it was the least I could do. I actually wanted to apologize for yesterday. I shouldn't have taken my anger out on you. I'm sorry. I promise I usually don't act like that. I was just pissed."Connor Apologized. He looked up from the floor into her face trying to gauge her reaction. She gave a weak smile. What was with her being weak today?
"It's okay. I understand" Adelaide accepted the apology. Connor smiled to. What was with this girl always trying to understand him?
If only to confuse him more, Adelaide reached out and gave Connor a hug. Connor was not a hugger. In fact he wasn't a fan of any unnecessary physical contact. Sure he had been intimate with girls before, he Definitley was not a virgin, not even close. This hug baffled him. It was such an innocent action. Then again she was an innocent girl. Adelaide let go after a few seconds smiling a little brighter, a little less weak, even though Connor never returned the hug.
"Just remember though, everyone needs help at some point in their lives. If you need anything the glee club, and myself will always be here whether you return to glee or not." Adelaide said sweetly before turning and waking down the hallway. Connor knew she was sincere and that's what confused him. This girl confused him. He never had anyone offer to help him with anything before. Perhaps this girl was more than shiny shoes and perfect hair.
*GLEE*
The second glee club meeting was going better than yesterday's. Rory had handed out sheet music to "Carry On" by fun.
"We are going to sing this song because it's all about forgetting the past. I think we all could use a fresh start, and that's what this song signifies." Rory explained.
He passed out the copies to the 11 Gleeks. One seat sat empty, Connors. He hadn't shown up for practice and Rory had no idea if he was even going to come back. He assigned the soloists who would sing the verses. Just as they were getting ready to rehearse there was a knock at the door.
Connor walked through the door as the glee club just stared at him, "I just wanted to apologize for my behavior yesterday. I also wanted to ask for a second chance." Connor said softly addressing the gleeks and Rory.
"Of course, that's what this week is all about, second chances and forgetting the past." Rory accepted the apology along with the rest of the gleeks.
"Speaking of second chances, can we try that trust fall thing again? " Connor asked
"Yeah. I think that's a good idea! Everyone Up!" Rory had the glee club pair up again In the same partners as yesterday. "Okay, fall"
This time nobody fell. Everyone landed safely in their partners arms. Adelaide looked up at Connor as he propped her back up on her feet, she turned around still in his arms. She didn't say anything just smiled.
"Okay everyone. Let's start rehearsing" Rory yelled satisfied with the outcome of his team bonding.
*GLEE*
The stage lights lit up in the auditorium as Jacob stepped up to sing first.
Jacob-
Carry on
Well I woke up to the sound of silence
The cars were cutting like knives in a fist fight
And I found you with a bottle of wine
Your head in the curtains
And heart like the fourth of July
Perrie joined Jacob at the front of the stage grabbing ahold of his hand.
Perrie-
You swore and said
We are not
We are not shining stars
This I know
Cause I never said we are
Adelaide stepped up next to the duo and held Perries hand
Adelaide-
Though I've never been through hell like that
I've closed enough windows
To know you can never look back
The entire club took t he chorus, crowding around the three who were holding hands.
All-
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Carry on, carry on
Elena took the next verse grabbing Jacobs hand.
Elena-
So I met up with some friends
At the edge of the night
At a bar off 75
And we talked and talked
About how our parents will die
All our neighbours and wives
Connor picked up when Elena's voice faded off stepping forward and taking Adelaide's hand. He gave it a squeeze as she smiled.
Connor-
But I like to think
I can cheat it all
To make up for the times I've been cheated on
And it's nice to know
When I was left for dead
I was found and now I don't roam these streets
I am not the ghost you want of me
All-
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Skylar and Parker harmonized on the next line. Skylars higher voice mixing well with Parker's rougher tone. Parker grabbed Elena's hand and Skylar took ahold of Connors.
Skylar and Parker-
Woah
My head is on fire
But my legs are fine
Cause after all they are mine
Ally, Vanessa, Karlia stepped up grabbing each others hands as Vanessa linked themselves onto Parker.
Vanessa and Karlia-
Lay your clothes down on the floor
Close the door
Hold the phone
Show me how
No one's ever gonna stop us now
Robbie and Jade took the last couple of lines. Grabbing ahold of skylars hand.
Robbie and Jade-
Cause we are
We are shining stars
We are invincible
We are who we are
On our darkest day
When we're miles away
So we'll come
We will find our way home
At this point everyone was holding hands and was smiling at each other. They sang the last chorus together.
All-
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Carry on, carry on
The lights went black and Rory clapped as the club hugged each other on stage. Rory knew that this club, I'd they kept it together had a real chance to win nationals.
A/N- This was a long chapter, I know. I'm also sorry if it seemed like I focused on some characters more than others. Don't worry! All characters will have big plots at some point! I promise! Please tell me what you think so far. Or PM me with an suggestions!