Synchronizing Melodies

Arrangements: Season 1 Episode 17 Bad Reputation

"... I think it would really help with my non-existent popularity at McKinley High," Rachel finished earnestly after she had told her brother about the Glist and her project for glee club.

"Rae... I really don't think that's a good idea," Blaine warned. He had a feeling the three boys might not take to having to share their leading lady without their knowledge.

"Why not," her voice fell.

"Well, first of all, only one of them is your boyfriend. How would you feel if Jesse had two other girls in a project-"

"If it was for artistic integrity, then I would understand."

"-without telling you?" he finished. Her silence meant that she saw his point but didn't want to tell him that. So, he pressed on, "and if those others were Jesse's exes?" he paused again, and this time she responded.

"Fine, I see your point, but it's just a video for glee and-"

"-and finally, what if he had shown it to everyone of his friends, it's basically a proclamation saying he could get any girl he wanted, so why would he be with you? And how do you think Puck and Finn will feel?"

"Okay, okay, stop with the guilt-tripping! If you would have waited, then I could have told you that I would take it back but I'm showing it tomorrow, and all of the scenes are shot and Artie's already got it all edited. We can't re-shoot everything now, the week'll be over."

"Then don't show the video." He heard a scoff of outrage from Rachel. "Seriously, I'm telling you the backlash won't be worth it, Rae." All of the sudden that freshman Nick, appeared next to Blaine as he walked toward the Warbler's study.

"Is that Rachel!" he demanded in a stage whisper. Blaine glared at him. He had already done his "bros before hos" speech, saying that he didn't think they should allow anything to break the bonds of their 'brotherhood' over-emphasizing the point on NOT hitting on their sisters. All of the Warblers had looked nervously at each other, at least the ones that were in fight club with Blaine, which was nearly all of them. Except three had been conspicuously absent. Nick, aka tweedledum, was one of the absentees.

"Let me talk to her," the freshman whined like a puppy. Blaine heard Rachel distantly respond, but couldn't hear what she had said. He glared murderously at Nick, shutting him up, before he asked Rachel to repeat herself.

"I said, I'll think about it."

"Rachel-"

"Let's just leave at that okay, B? I'll talk to you later. Love you." And then she hung up before he could respond and he sighed before hanging up. He looked around him for the most obnoxious freshman ever and saw a flash of blonde hair disappear into the Warbler's study.

Blaine exhaled loudly and pinched the bridge of his nose. Between trying to keep Rachel from screwing up her relationship and trying to keep his friends away from her, he was frustrated. He suddenly stood up straight again and whipped out his phone.

"S'up Anderson?"

"Puck, something I gotta warn you about Rachel's project-"

"Yeah, I know s'lame, but she seemed to need some help-"

"You're not the only one she asked."

"Come again?"

A/n: Puck always seemed more chill about the "Run Joey Run" thing. Though still understandably upset. Every time I watch this it makes me want Puckleberry and St. Berry to happen sooooooo bad. It also makes me realize how lucky is Rachel getting both Puck (Mark Salling) and Jesse (Jon Groff)- they are both so damn sexy!

Also, in response to anon LastToFirst: the reason my chapters are so short is because I never meant for them to be full-fledged chapters, they're more of glimpses into the Anderberry twins' lives during the first and second season (which is also why you don't see a lot of Puckleberry/St. Berry- I'm focusing more on their familial relationship rather the romantic ships for these chapters). I usually never write chapters under 1,000 words, but after asking whether I should do the chapters individually or group the seasons together everyone seemed to have very valid reasons for wanting shorter and more frequent updates. The main one being that the entire season might be a bit overwhelming for many to read at once. I'm glad you love the Finchel hate as well! Hopefully tomorrow you'll get to see some Shelby action. Thanks for the review! I hope you stick with me until Mr. Smythe appears.

Sorry, there were just a few things I wanted to respond to this anon about. And in case any other readers were wondering about chapter length and lack of romance ships. I hope you enjoyed, and technically it's still Saturday where I am, so I didn't go a day without updating: yay loopholes! As I said, I'm going to try to get us back on track with my update calendar by Tuesday and hopefully I'll have time for more updates despite working again.

Another apology for the length of this author's note. I'll shut up now. Hope you enjoyed!

Cheers!