Hello to my awesome and patient people! This week has been so crazy! Today I almost died because it's so hot here in Greece! Anyway, I'm here with the new chapter as you see. I'm really starting to worry cause there's only five or six chapters more till the end of the "season" and I still don't know how to continue the story. New one about season 5 or keep the same story, continue with the rest of the year and leave the story without an update for some time…. I don't know. The "good and bad" thing is that in less than a month I have finals in my college so I won't have the time to update so often. Maybe that will make the story last longer… We 'll see. So chapter 19 (episode 17). Enjoy!
Tina's POV
I'm looking for Sam and Blaine when I hear their voices come from inside a class. Did I hear something about Wham? No it can't be… I knock the frame of the door and lean forward interrupting them.
"Hey guys" I almost whisper and Blaine looks… desperate?
"Hey Tina" he answers and Sam greets me too. I inform them that Mr. Schuester has the flu this week and Sam interrupts me.
"Hey uh just curious. Are you gonna go to his house and straddle him while he's passed out? Rub some ointment on his chest?" he says and the blood leaves my head. He told him. Blaine told him. Why on hell did he do that? That seems that everyone knows now. Since Sam is dating Brittany it's pretty clear that EVERYONE knows, or will know.
"That was a phase" I answer coldly and they both smile. They're making fun of me I can't believe it! "Anyway, don't bother to come to glee club this week. It's cancelled" I add and get out of the classroom fuming. I'm so furious still I know it's only my fault. Oh my god how could I be so stupid? Geez.
Mike seems to notice my annoyance.
"I should call Sam and have a little nice talk with him" he says and I roll my eyes.
"Of course you don't. It's past. It was a joke"
"A stupid joke. Anyway, are you ok now?"
"I'm ok in general Mike don't worry. To be honest, I am the one who worries about you"
"And why is that?" I can picture him grinning and I smile.
"Well… they really push you there. You sound be very tired. Which reminds me… Shouldn't you be sleeping now? You said today you had no classes"
"I don't. But I couldn't sleep"
"Are you cold or something? I told you to watch out when you go out in this freezing air"
"Yes mum I remember. And no I'm not cold" he teases me and I smile widely "I just couldn't sleep. Simple as that"
"I miss you" I say right after his explanation and I hear him exhale deeply.
"Me too Tee. You really don't know how much I want to be next to you right now! I missed your new, rude self"
"Hey" I complain and he laughs hardly. What is it with everyone making fun of me?
"But really now, I really miss you. And your soft skin. And your beautiful laugh. And your amazing hair. Oh your hair I could play with them forever…" he goes on and a blush appears in my cheeks. I lean on the lockers and close my eyes.
"When am I gonna see you Mike?" I ask trying to hold tears back.
"I don't know Tee. But please don't be sad. We both know it's gonna be hard. Please be patient"
"I am. You know that. It's just…"
"Shhh I know Tee. I know. Just a little more baby. Just a little more…"
"Kay. I have to go now. We'll talk later?" I whisper and bite my lower lip. Patience Tina.
"Kay. I love you" he says and I feel a shiver down my spine.
"I love you too" I respond and end the call with a sigh.
"HA! I caught you!" says Kitty behind my back.
"What are you doing?" I ask surprised and she puts her hands on her hips.
"I knew you were hiding something. A new boyfriend. I heard you. You said I love you too. Liar. You said it's nothing. Why are you hiding it? Who is it?"
"Are you paranoid? I was talking to my mum" I respond trying to look angry. Time to act girl.
"To your mum? With that look on your face?" she asks almost laughing.
"My aunt is in hospital you freak" I spit out bringing tears in my eyes. Yes this is it. She looks a little shaken. She still doesn't believe me though.
"How do I know you're not lying?"
"Are you crazy or something? No you're sick. I can't believe I'm still talking to you" I say and quickly walk away from her. Why does she want to know anyway? She's so annoying! I feel bad for the excuse I used but Mike and I have decided to keep it secret no matter what. We decided we will lie to the others as much as we can and that was a serious occasion.
I receive a message from Blaine saying he wants me to inform as many glee members I can to be on our scheduled time in the choir room. He doesn't explain why so I shrug and look out if I can see my glee friends.
The nest day I'm about to get in the choir room when Kitty catches my arm.
"What?" I demand and she huffs.
"Look… I need to apologize"
"Really" I say not believing her.
"Yeah. Ok I'm sorry for stalking you all the time. It's just… I'm curious ok? Anyway, sorry for your aunt and theme closed ok?"
"Whatever" I respond and she gets in smiling. Why the smile? And why am I smiling too? I follow her in the choir room and we meet all the others.
"Why are we here? I thought Mr. Schuester was sick" says Kitty.
"Yeah why are we here?" I ask. Blaine and Sam say that they came up with an assignment this week which is Guilty Pleasures. Ok… I'm not sure I like where this is going… Musical shame huh?
And all of the sudden Sam and Blaine start singing and dancing to Wham. What? Blaine takes my hand and all the girls except Kitty and Unique dance to the song. And since it's a free week we perform the song to the auditorium. And it's pretty cool to be honest. It's so funny dancing to those pink and orange and yellow clothes with the sunglasses on. We're weird, so what?
"Tina wait" I hear Brittany calling me.
"What's up?"
"I want to inform you that I'm gonna do a new Fondue for Two with Kitty. I just wanted you to know cause I know you like the show"
"Oh thanks Brittany! I'll be ready" I smile and go away. Fondue for Two. More gossips to know. Great!
That's what I'm doing next day too. But Kitty is so secretive. Why on hell doesn't she tell her guilty pleasure? Geez! I have to find out! No gossip like that goes out of my hands without a fight. I get up and walk down the halls until I find Marley and Unique.
"Did you see Fondue for two?" I ask and they look at me like I'm crazy.
"Yeah we did why?"
"Why? She didn't tell her guilty pleasure!"
"So what?" asks Marley and I roll my eyes.
"You don't wanna know her guilty pleasure?"
"I sure do" answers Unique smiling widely.
"We have to ask her" says Marley and I shake my head.
"Um no.. ask no. She will never tell us. Demand yes! She has to! It's guilty pleasures week after all" I say and they both nod so we start walking down the hall together when we see Brittany with Kitty entering the school.
"Stop! As loyal fans of Fondue for two we demand to know what your guilty pleasure is" I say looking at Kitty.
"None of your business" she gives me a death glare but I ignore it.
"Spice girls" whispers Brittany and. Wait. Did she just say…. I look at Kitty in astonishment. And then we all crack.
"Oh I'm so excited" I say while we're all screaming and hopping up and down.
"Ok keep it down people" says Kitty looking really embarrassed. We all share our Spice Girls experiences and agree on doing Spice Girls but Kitty makes one of her snarky comments and ruins the mood.
The same day Sam calls us in the choir room and tells us he likes Barry Manilow and starts singing Copa Cabana. Brittany starts dancing with him. Ryder looks at me and Unique hands me a tabor so we all start singing and dancing to the song. In the end we all cheer and clap. We love Barry after all!
"Tomorrow we have to meet for the Spice Girls performance" says Unique and I raise an eyebrow.
"Why not today?" I ask and Brittany shrugs.
"I have to help my mum today" says Marley apologetically and I nod.
I put out my cell phone and type.
To Mike: No practice today. U still home? We can video chat!
His response is quick and positive. So when I get home I get up in my room and open my laptop.
"Hey babe" says Mike as soon as his face appears in my screen.
"Hiii" I say and he smiles.
"Soooo no practice. You guys are fooling around again? Didn't we say hard work?" he teases and I smirk.
"It's not my fault Marley had to help her mother" I respond and he laughs.
"How is it that they gave you one more day free?"
"One of the bests hit his leg which is very bad and they're trying to figure out what they're gonna do so since then they sent us home for today"
"I hope he'll get better soon!" I say and he nods.
"Did Kitty believe the fake story of your sick aunt?" he asks and I smile.
"Of course she did. I played my role perfectly"
"I 'm sure about it" he smiles and then goes silent.
"What is it?" I ask and he looks at me, well at the camera.
"I know it's pretty soon but… since I know you've thought about having an acting career, I was wondering… if you decided which colleges you're gonna send applications to…"
"To be honest I haven't thought about it yet. But I really should start searching. I don't know if I want to go to New York. I mean… wow that would be amazing. But I don't know if I can make it there. I guess I have some time till I decide"
"Of course you do. And if you need any help you know I'm here for you"
"I know Mike. Thanks" I smile and he smiles too.
When I wake up the next day I quickly get ready and drive to school. We have Spice Girls practice today. I'm on my way to the auditorium when I overhear Jake talking to Ryder.
"Oh I didn't know you like him" says Ryder.
"Yeah… I mean.. I'm guilty about it but I like his songs. I'm gonna sing Chris Brown and that's it!" responds Ryder and I start walking fast trying to understand what I just heard. Oh my God. This is really bad. When I get in the auditorium I feel my legs paralyzed.
"Sorry I'm late guys"
"Tina you can be the scary spice" says Brittany and I frown.
"The black one? That doesn't make any sense"
"That's what I said" says Unique but I have to tell them what I heard so I spit it out.
"You guys will not believe what just happened. It's so horrible I'm not even sure I can repeat it"
"What is it Tina?" asks Marley and I bite my lower lip.
"I.. I heard Jake is gonna sing for guilty pleasures"
"So what? I know that" she responds and I look at her.
"And you agree with his song selection?"
"I don't know yet which one he chose why?"
"Well… He chose Chris Brown" I say and everyone gasps.
"He… he wouldn't do that…"
"He will" I say and sit down cause my head is suddenly spinning. I barely feel Marley passing past me and getting out of the auditorium almost running.
"You sure you heard that Tina?" asks Brittany and I nod.
"That's awful" comments Kitty and Unique shakes her head. When Marley comes back she's furious. We manage to practice a little but the most of the time we try to find ways to change Jake's mind. That's what we do the next day too.
"He literally beats up his girlfriends" I say frustrated "Mostly he beat up his girlfriend Rihanna" I count all the horrible things he's done "The dude is a psychopath" I add freaking out.
"I know listen. I know" says Jake and starts a new fight.
"….And personally I can't listen to his music without thinking about the horrible person behind it" points out Marley and I step in.
" I agree. And if there was a list of people's music you should never do in this room, Chris Brown would be in the top of that list" I say and get out of the choir room.
So after all this mess we see Blaine perform in the auditorium. And it's SO clear, like SO CLEAR, this song is for Sam. I look at Sam but he doesn't look back at me. The song ends and we clap.
"So who was that about exactly Blaine?" – Sorry but I needed to get a little revenge for the fact that you laughed when Sam made fun of me about the vapor rub AND you didn't even try to help me.
"Shut it" Kitty hits my shoulder and I give her a death glare. Stupid. After Blaine explains the reasons he sang the song the boys get out and we rehearse for the last time for our Spice Girls appearance.
So when the next day comes we are all ready to spice it out – Mike made me promise yesterday to kill this thing and record it so he can see it too- and when we hear Blaine announcing it's time to sing the music starts and the magic begins. I really love Spice Girls. When the song ends everyone applauds and it's Jake's turn. I shout "Boo" and he tries to calm us down. After his performance we clap. I have to admit it. His moves are cool – but not cooler than my boy's. Mike is better than him. I go play with Sam in my kitty cat clothing and yeah… I forgave him already about the snarky comment some days ago and I playfully sit on his lap and he swings me back and forth.
When I go to the bathroom with all the girls in order to change clothes I put on some lipstick when Marley approaches me. We're alone in the bathroom.
"Thinking about it…. You never said what your guilty pleasure is"
"Where did that come from?"
"No I was thinking that you're all mysterious these last days and it's strange"
"Did Kitty make you ask me? This girl is unbearable"
"Kitty asked you the same? Then there's definitely something here"
"Nothing is going on. What's the matter with all of you people?"
"What's your guilty pleasure?"
"Why do you care?"
"What is it?" she asks again and I bite my lip. My guilty pleasure? Sure. Mike. We're not supposed to be together but we are. My guilty pleasure? All the times we sneaked out of class with Mike or when we came late home, so late that our parents were already asleep. Guilty pleasure? Stroking Mike's hair whenever his head is on my chest listening at my heart biting fast. Guilty pleasure? Watch Mike while he's asleep cause he makes the cutest faces.
"Do you swear not to tell?"
"No. Tell me"
"Vicky the robot girl" I say looking in her eyes. And she doesn't speak for a minute.
"What?"
"Vicky the robot girl from Small Wonder" I say and smile.
"You like.. that? Your guilty pleasure is that?"
"Yeah and I'm pretty guilty about it. Why?"
"No nothing. Show it then"
"Huh?"
"Show your guilty pleasure. Everyone shows they're guilty pleasures…"
"What do you want me to do?"
"Don't know. Figure something out" she gets out of the bathroom and I let out the breath I was keeping. I must be a really good actress. Everyone believes me when I'm lying. Except from Mike. But I can't think of Mike right now. I have to make a Vicky the robot girl costume. Ugh….
When I appear in front of Marley and talk as a robot she starts laughing.
"Oh my god you look so cute" she says in between laughs. That's when Kitty appears.
"Cheese and rise. You scared me Tina"
"My name is Vicky. I am an Android. I'm fantastic. Made of plastic"
"She's Vicky the wonder robot girl form Small Wonder. The tv called classics" explains Marley as I try not to laugh at Kitty's face.
"Small Wonder has made me the woman I am today, free to speak my mind and think outside the box. Good afternoon Jake"
"Hey Vicky" he says and I smile.
"That's it" Kitty seems annoyed "I've gotta go talk to some normal people I'm outta here" Jake interrupts her in order to apologize for singing Bobby Brown and I turn around to look at him.
"Let me get this straight. You know about Vicky the robot girl but you don't know about Bobby and Whitney" asks Kitty and the bell rings "I'm outta here"
"I will follow you" I say in Vicky's voice and Marley laughs again.
"No go away. STOP" shouts Kitty but I ignore her and walk faster following her. I'm planning to go wherever she does. This is called R-E-V-E-N-G-E. She looks so embarrassed. I play my role for a long time just as long in order for her to get the point and then I get back in my regular clothes and I call Mike to tell him my achievement. He laughs hard at the sound of Vicky's voice and congratulates me for my performance. I also sent him yesterday the video of the Spice Girls performance and he found it amazing! What a lovely boyfriend I have!
And now that the week is ending and there's no more thoughts except from Regionals and Mr. Schue getting better soon the guilty pleasures end with Mama Mia. And a virtual goodnight kiss from Mike.
You know what to do! Reviews make me smile! Get ready for the next chapter cause it's already too dramatic! See ya!