AN: Inspired by lyrics from "All Of The Words" by Kutlass.
This was it - my first solo in front of a competition audience and if I failed it would probably be my last. I can see the outlines of the people out in the dark auditorium. Can even spot my friends from McKinley near the front.
The voices of the Warblers reach my ears as they start the song. This is more than just a step toward my dream. If I screw this up I let all of them down to. I let Blaine down - my boyfriend who is the reason I have this chance in the first place.
I close my eyes briefly before stepping off the risers and begin singing, the spotlight soon bright in my face. To my relief the words come, and as I continue my nervousness fades away. I finish the verse and hear Blaine's voice pick up the melody. As I look to my left I know that this moment is perfect. The duet with Blaine is the perfect scenario for my first solo.
By the time that it's my turn to pick up the words again the audience has faded away and our teammates are nothing more than the harmony they add to the song. All I'm aware of is Blaine standing on the stage with me. It's to him that I'm singing and the look on his face tells me that his words are meant for me too and I know that there is no way I could ever explain in words just how I feel at this moment.