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Tina's POV
This is a nightmare. A very bad dream. Isn't it? So I guess that the car I see parked in the parking lot isn't his. It's just a similar car to his right? And it has the same seats. And the same color too. And the same pendant hanging from the mirror. The one I gave him two years ago as a gift. Oh my God he's here. I can sense it. Is it too overwhelmed if I say I can smell his cologne? The one that's driving me crazy… I search the hall and I spot Mercedes. I smile widely and approach her.
"Cedes! Oh my God I missed you so much!" I say and she turns around with a big smile on her face.
"Me too Tee" she grins hugging me.
"What are you doing here? I ask surprised looking at her adoringly.
"Artie called! He wants us to help him and Finn direct Grease"
"Us?" I ask even though I know the answer.
"Me and Mike" she says and my smile drops.
"I knew it" I whisper and she smiles.
"He's really excited to see you" she says and I frown.
"Only he is"
"Why's that?"
"Nuh I won't talk about it"
"Ok I'm not gonna put pressure on you. So which role are you gonna audition for?" she requests and I don't answer. I was thinking about auditioning for the role of Jan. But auditioning for Grease means that I will spend time with him. More time that I can handle. I will have to see him every day.
"I'm not auditioning" I say determined and Mercedes seems shocked.
"But why?" she asks confused and I'm about to speak but I spot Mike talking with a guy just three meters away from where we're standing and I panic.
"I'll see you later Cedes" I say and literally run away. I can hear her saying something like 'Tina where are you going?' but that's when Mike's head turns and looks at my direction so I rush away. At lunch I don't join my friends. I think about going to eat at the library but Mike will find me easily there. So I just sit on the stairs. I look around me repetitively as if he will appear next to me the moment my attention will be drown away. I feel like his presence is hunting me and I put my head in my hands. How will I ever avoid him? He is here. He is in the same building with me. Sooner or later I'll see him.
I get up and start climbing down the stairs when I hear his voice filling the hall. I catch my breath and peak from the corner. There he is. He looks so great. Even more handsome than he used to be. I see as he is chatting with Finn. They are preparing for the auditions. Mike is a judge. I'm quite sure that if I was going to audition he would pass me without even listening to me. Just like that. But I won't do this to myself. I will suffer for no reason. I know it. The moment I turn to leave, his gaze meets mine and I freeze. He freezes too. I see him taking a step forward as I take up back but then Finn takes him away for the auditions and I find the chance to escape from his look and run away once more. I know that I can't hide anymore from him. I really have to be brave and face him. I approach my locker and the moment I start shoving in my locker some books the bell rings and before I can do anything else I see Mike approaching me. A sad expression takes over my face and I try to control it as I hear his voice.
"I'm trying to see you since I got here but every time I get near you, you disappear" he says and I turn to look at him. It's now or never so I take a deep breath and answer.
"I was fine with our break up. Out of sight out of mind. But maybe you could have called and asked if I can handle you choreographing the school musical" I point out and his face becomes sad. Yeah like I even answer his calls. But whatever.
"I'm sorry. Artie called and it seemed a fun idea. I didn't think you'd be upset" he admits and I feel like boiling inside.
"Neither did I" I hit my locker hard and I look into his eyes. I can see the pain he's going through. As I get away from him I feel like everyone's eyes are focused on us two. But of course Mike follows me. He always does.
"I know this is weird. It's weird for me too" he admits and I try hard not to let the tears fall down my cheeks "But if that's what keeping you from auditioning for Grease then we have to make this not weird. There's still some good parts left"
"I'm sorry I can't" I refuse his proposal and then I feel his strong hand catching my arm and turning me around so that I'm looking directly at him.
"We could use you. You're so talented" he almost whispers and I know he believes every single word he says. But I can't let him persuade me so I take my arm from his grip keeping my voice steady and full of meaning.
"I'm sorry you're gonna have to survive without my talent" I finally say and I leave. Before I do so he makes sure to show me his disappointed expression. I walk as fast as possible only to get away from him cause I know that if I stay for one more minute I'm sure I won't handle myself and I'll go back at him.
As it seems we're having callbacks. Marley and Kitty compete for the role of Sandy and Jake with Ryder compete for the role of Danny. Mercedes and Mike are gonna dance and sing with them while judging them. Finn and Artie are just gonna sit, watch and judge. I see as merely the whole glee club sits in the auditorium waiting for the show to begin. Where I am? Don't tell anyone. And no I'm not spying. I'm just sitting here in the backstage behind the curtain looking at him. Of course I'm NOT stalking him. And no I'm not gonna join them while they're gonna be dancing. I'm just gonna sit here on the floor and look at him… I mean them. Jake, Marley, Kitty and Ryder.
I see him leaning on the piano and talking to the others. He seems so cool and free but knowing Mike a little bit better than the others I can see that his eyes are kinda concerned. And there we go. He starts dancing. Those sweet moves I've missed so much. Instructing the others and being as flawless as always. I try to hold my laughter as he tries to separate Jake from Ryder in the middle of the dance and still judge them. Even now his dancing is amazing. It reminds me of when we used to dance together. With the exception of Brittany he usually danced with me. We would get lost in our own world into each other's eyes. He would smile at me sweetly and I would blush under his steady look. I get out of my thoughts as I see Jake dragging Kitty off stage and fighting a little bit. I roll my eyes and fix my gaze at Mike again. Everyone starts getting on stage too but I stay where I sit. I really don't feel like dancing right now. When the song ends everyone starts cheering and clapping. I clap too smiling at Mercedes who comes to hug me. Seems like Mike hasn't seen me yet so when he starts approaching us I think about if I should stay here or leave. Mercedes gives me a serious look scolding me. So I decide that I shouldn't be so harsh at him. As he passes near me I try to smile at him.
"Had a hard time with them?" I ask him and he stops immediately at the sound of my voice.
"Oh hey… Ummm no it was ok. It was fun"
"Yeah it seemed like that" I agree looking at the floor and when I lift my head I see him looking at me. That's when he takes a step forward and I gulp.
"Tina… listen" he tries to speak but I interrupt him.
"No Mike… Let's just leave it there" I say and he nods taking some steps back and then leaving.
Mike's POV
"No Mike let's just leave it there" she says and I nod with my eyes on the round. I decide that our conversation is over so I go away from her. I feel my heart beating fast. And it's not from the dancing. I just can't understand why she can't even discuss with me. I mean… Is it that bad? Sure it hurts when it is face to face. More than when we talk in the telephone or when we're texting. I KNOW THIS IS HARD. But I at least am trying my best to be near her as much as I can. She always keeps running away from me.
"Mike are you ready? We have to pick the roles" I hear Mercedes and I nod reluctantly. She gives me a look and takes a deep breath. I follow my friends in the choir room. Finn starts writing the names of the roles.
"Okay. So we have Sandy who's gonna be played by…" says Finn and Artie looks at us.
"Marley was better" says Mercedes and I nod.
"Yeah Kitty has a great voice but Marley was better" I say and Artie looks at Finn.
"Both of them seemed pretty good" said Finn and I try hard not to roll my eyes.
"I think than Marley was better too" agrees Artie so Finn writes her name next to the role Sandy. Same goes for the role of Danny.
"So Ryder as Danny" says Mercedes and I lean on the piano.
"Ok so now we have the minor parts" says Artie and Finn nods.
"We've already decided that Brittany is gonna play Cha-cha so what about Frenchy?" asks Mercedes and Artie smiles.
"How about we give this part to Sugar?" he asks and I raise my eyebrow "It would be good to have her too in the musical" he explains and I grin as Finn writes Sugar's name on the board.
"Joe as Doody" I say and everyone nods in agreement.
"I think Sam would play a great Kenickie" says Mercedes and Finn nods.
"What about Teen Angel?" I ask and Artie frowns.
"Well since Blaine doesn't want to play Danny I guess we can give him the part"
"Ok. So now… What about… Jan?" asks Mercedes looking at me and I look at the others.
"Tina" I say and Artie smiles.
"I think that Tina is the right person" says Finn with confidence and I try hard not to grin. She's gonna be so happy.
"Ok then Tina as Jan. Jake can be Putzie" I suggest and everyone nods.
"Patty Simcocx for Kitty then" says Mercedes and Finn takes a deep breath.
"Unique as Rizzo" he says and while I nod Artie seems kinda unsure about this suggestion.
When the list gets ready we get out of the choir room. I help Artie roll his wheel chair next to Mercedes. As we pass from the hall we see all of our friends waiting for the results. From the corner of my eye I see Mercedes winking at Tina when she starts following us with the rest of the glee club. Everyone gets in the line so does Tina waiting patiently for her turn. Brittany goes first and seems very happy about her part. And then there's Tina. She takes a step to the front. I look at her while my heart beats fast. Her face seems so serious. But then… a wide smile comes up in her face. One of those I love so much. She turns and looks directly at me and I smile at her. I give her a look saying 'you weren't going to get out of this so easily' and she grins even more while she takes her place next to Mercedes. My excitement is so big that even Finn laughs a little bit in my face. Just a little bit.
After Kitty's outburst and Sue's appearance everyone splits. I see Tina talking with Sam and Brittany about the musical and I smile.
"Hey Mike I'm gonna go see if Finn is ok are you gonna come?" asks Mercedes and when I look back I see Tina waiting alone by the lockers.
"Umm no I think he's fine" I answer and before I can see her grin (which I'm sure she gave me) I approach Tina slowly. She looks up and smiles.
"Thank you" she says and I smile back.
"You deserve it. Guess you 'll have to rehearse a lot now" I tease her and she grins.
"I guess… So… um… what are you doing after school?" she asks and I feel the urge to tease her again.
"I'm not going to school anymore" I say and she blushes making me laugh.
"You know what I mean" she almost whispers and I nod.
"Nothing… I guess" I answer and she licks her lips. So damn sexy.
"How about catching up for a coffee?" she asks and I smile widely.
"Coffee? With you?" I ask and she seems confused.
"Yeah… but if you don't want to it's ok" she adds and I chuckle.
"You really don't understand how much I've missed coffee with you do you?" I say and the smile comes again on her pretty face.
"So is that a yes?" she asks and I lean on the locker.
"Absolutely. You want me to pick you up later?"
"Sure. Ok… bye" she says and leaves giving me one last smile.
Finally.
It was about time.
Okay did you hear about Tina having a crush on Blaine? And they say it lasts for about 3 whole episodes. And they also say that Tina sings Hung up for Blaine! I just can't understand it! This is so lame! He is gay he loves Kurt (and she loves Mike) and there's no chance they're gonna be together! Ughhh I really can't understand why Ryan does that. Why doesn't he just give us back our beloved Tike? Is it that difficult?
Oh and Tina in Diva. OMG. So amazing! I'm so waiting for this episode!
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