New Directions: The Next Generation

by singmealullaby56

So the year is 2035, and all of the New Direction's have found their way back to where it all began: Lima, Ohio. But they haven't come back by themselves, oh no, they came back with their kids! How will their children go through their high school years at McKinley? With drama, friendship, love and so much more, you don't know what to predict will happen!

9. Let's Duet!

Will Schuester walked to the board and wrote," Duets" on the whiteboard," Duets." He read from the board and looked at the new New Directions. Who could tell me what a duet is?"

"Something I don't care about…" Rowan trailed off, filing her nails. Santana sent a warning look to Rowan who rolled her eyes and stopped filing her nails.

"Okay, someone else?" Will asked.

"I still think it's a blanket." Brittany answered.

Everyone laughed and Will chuckled," No, how about another try?"

"It's a song sung by two people!" Annie answered, crossly.

Will grinned," Yes! This week, we will all be performing duets." Will explained," But you won't pick your partners…" Will took out an old hat that he used with the old New Directions," This hat will."

Everyone in the choir room groaned," Mr. Schue don't torment our kids with that unfashionable hat that looks like you haven't taken it out in 23 years!" Kurt exclaimed.

"Guys let's not complain! This will be fun, more because it comes with a prize…" Will took out a gift card," The winning duet partners will win a free meal to BreadstiX!"

The new New Directions grinned excitingly, if this week's assignment came with a prize, they would enjoy it!

Will shook the hat and looked at the choir room," Okay, Aidan! Come on up to see who your partner will be!"

Aidan got up from his seat and took a slip from the old hat and his face turned bitter as he saw who he was paired up with," Grayson." He said icily. Grayson sent a glare towards his direction while Aidan did the same.

"Okay, Emily!" Will called.

Emily hopped from her seat and took out a slip and read it with a grin," Scotty!" she exclaimed with a smile. Scotty grinned, she was happy to duet with her sister.

"All right! Now Oliver!" Will exclaimed.

Oliver walked over to the curly-haired teacher and took a slip of paper and read it," Annie." He read. Annie looked indifferent and rolled her eyes, she could care less about the stupid duets competition.

"Gabe!" Will said.

Gabe walked and grabbed a slip and read it and smirked," Delilah." He read. Delilah only smiled softly and Puck stared at Gabriel.

"Try anything on my Delilah and I'll—"

"—Puck!" Quinn sent him a glare. Gabe chuckled and took a seat.

"Now, Adeline!" Will exclaimed.

Adeline walked over and grabbed a paper from the hat and grinned widely," Rowan!" she exclaimed. Rowan grinned and Adeline took a seat and the two high fived.

Will grinned," Now, Connor!"

Connor grinned as he took a slip," Orion." He read, the two weren't really friends and didn't really talk with each other, but they would make it work.

"Aaron!" Will said.

Aaron walked over the teacher and took a slip," Adara." He read. Adara grinned and squealed excitingly.

"Nicolette." Will called.

Nikki walked to the teacher and quickly took a slip and she smirked," Cheryl." She read.

Cheryl's eyes widened," What? No that has to be wrong! I cannot partner with her!"

"I'm sorry Cheryl but the hat has chosen." Will said.

Cheryl huffed and muttered to herself, crossing her arms as Nikki smirked at her while taking a seat.

"Okay now Adrian!" Will exclaimed as it was the last one.

Adrian walked over to the hat of wonder and took the last slip," Mason." She read.

Mason looked indifferent since he really didn't care; he had other things to deal with like being lead in the musical.

"Okay! Now you have your partners! This week, you're going to sing songs as a duet! May the best duet win!" Will exclaimed.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

"Hey partner!" Nikki greeted Cheryl with a smirk.

"Don't call me that! I'm not too pleased with that!" Cheryl hissed.

"Aww! Don't hate me! It wasn't me who chose you as a partner, it was the hat of wonder." Nikki said, laughing.

Cheryl sent her a glare," Well I don't like you or the 'Hat of Wonder'!" Cheryl said, saying 'Hat of Wonder' sarcastically.

"I like your sarcasm Hudson."

"There's not much to like about you."

"Ouch!" Nikki clutched her heart and wiped an invisible tear," That hurt!"

Cheryl rolled her eyes," Well now that you're here, what song do you want to sing?"

"You mean you're going to sing, I can't sing shit." Nikki said." I'll dance around you while you sing."

"Oh no, you are singing! So let's discuss a song." Cheryl said.

"You pick a song."

"We're going to pick a song!"

"You pick it."

"We'll pick it."

"You pick it."

"We'll pick it."

"You pick it."

"We'll pick it."

"You pick it."

"We'll pick it."

"You pick it."

Cheryl threw her hands in the air," Why do you have to be so annoying?" Cheryl yelled.

"Because it's fun bothering you." Nikki answered.

"Well bother someone else!" Cheryl exclaimed.

"But I like bothering you!" Nikki exclaimed.

Cheryl sighed," What is your deal with me? You constantly bother me! Why not someone else? What makes me so special? Am I just someone you choose to bother because let me tell you it's getting annoying and I won't stand for it any longer! So you—"she was suddenly cut off by a kiss on the lips, that kiss being between her and Nikki. Cheryl kissed back and they kissed for a few moments then Cheryl pulled away.

"You talk too much." Nikki replied.

"I—I think I have a song we could sing." Cheryl stuttered, blushing insanely over the kiss.

"You mean you're going to sing."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adara was sitting on a library desk with Oliver, tutoring him as always. She caught him staring at someone and she raised her eyebrow.

"Um Oliver?" she asked, she ran her hand over his face and he turned back to her.

"Hm, what?" he asked.

"Who were you looking at?" Adara asked.

He blushed, "N-no one." He stuttered.

She smiled at his stuttering, "Really? You expect me to believe that?"

He chuckled," I was staring at Adrian…" he trailed off.

Adara then stiffened," Do you—um like her?" she asked uneasily.

He nodded and looked back at Adrian who was on her laptop, most likely working on something for the school newspaper. Adara turned and looked at Adrian and felt her heart break, she honestly had a crush on Oliver. But he obviously liked someone else, she shouldn't have gotten her hopes up with him. But she really thought there was something going on between them. Something more than just a friendship…

"Are you okay Dara?" he asked.

Adara broke from her thoughts and nodded," Y-yeah, I think were done for today Oliver."

He nodded," Cool, see you later Dara." And the sophomore grabbed his books and stood up and walked away.

Adara sighed the moment he left, she really had her hopes up…

"Hey Adara." She jumped at the voice that broke her thoughts and saw Aaron sitting in front of her.

"Oh hi Aaron." She greeted.

"You okay? You seemed kind of down." He asked.

She nodded, "Yeah, I'm fine."

"Okay good, I was wondering if we could talk about duets. I happen to have an idea…" Aaron said.

Adara perked up at this," Really? What song do you have in mind?" she asked.

Aaron grinned," Well considering you and I are the powerhouse singers of the glee club, we should show that."

Adara nodded ,"What song do you have in mind?"

He leaned over to her ear and whispered the song and Adara smiled," That's an awesome song!"

He nodded, "I know! We should get to work on it…" he trailed off as he caught sight of Orion.

She stared at him," Are you okay Aaron?"

He broke off his thoughts and nodded," Yeah."

"So…I was wondering…do you have any crushes lately?" she asked with a cheeky grin.

He chuckled," Why would I tell you?"

"Because I find gay relationships to be really hot! Now come on tell me!" She answered.

"Okay, it's someone in New Directions… and that's all I'm telling you!" he replied.

She pouted," Fine, I'll guess…is it Gabriel?" Aaron didn't answer and continued smiling.

"Ethan?"

"Grayson?"

"Mason?"

"Keegan?"

"Connor?"

"Orion?" Aaron blushed as she said Orion's name and Adara grinned.

" IT'S ORION? I SHOULD'VE SEEN IT COMING!" she yelled jumping up. People turned towards them and Aaron turned red.

"Shh! Don't yell it!" he hissed.

"What? Can't I proclaim to the world that you like my brother? It's cute!" She exclaimed.
Aaron rolled his eyes," Kind of like you like Oliver?"

Adara blushed and sat down," I do not!" she lied.

"Please! It's as noticeable as Rachel's old sweaters!" he said.

Adara looked down," Okay so maybe I like him a little but he likes someone else...Adrian."

"Well he's stupid."

"So how about we practice the song?" Adara asked, changing the conversation. Aaron nodded and the two went somewhere to begin practicing their awesome song.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Glee club came and Will clapped his hands together and grinned excitingly, "Okay! So any duets?" he asked.

Cheryl and Nikki raised their hand and Will nodded to them and they stepped to the center of the stage.

"We're going to sing, 'I Kissed a Girl' by Katy Perry." Cheryl said.

Puck, Quinn, Finn, and Rachel cheered loudly for their kids.

This was never the way I planned, not my intention
I got so brave, drink in hand, lost my discretion
It's not what I'm used to, just wanna try you on
I'm curious for you caught my attention, Cheryl sang seductively.

The two girls went on a full on choreography. Perfectly choreographed and they didn't miss a single step.

I kissed a girl and I liked it, the taste of her cherry chap stick
I kissed a girl just to try it, I hope my boyfriend don't mind it
It felt so wrong, it felt so right, don't mean I'm in love tonight
I kissed a girl and I liked it, I liked it, They Harmonized together, although Nikki didn't really sing as loud—she couldn't sing worth crap!

No, I don't even know your name, it doesn't matter
You're my experimental game, just human nature
It's not what good girls do, not how they should behave
My head gets so confused, hard to obey, Cheryl belted the last word.

I kissed a girl and I liked it, the taste of her cherry chap stick
I kissed a girl just to try it, I hope my boyfriend don't mind it
It felt so wrong, it felt so right, don't mean I'm in love tonight
I kissed a girl and I liked it, I liked it, the two girls sang. They looked at each other and smiled at each other.

Us girls we are so magical, soft skin, red lips, so kissable
Hard to resist, so touchable, too good to deny it
It ain't no big deal, it's innocent

The old New Direction girls looked at each other and remembered performing this song in their senior year. Good times…

I kissed a girl and I liked it, the taste of her cherry chap stick
I kissed a girl just to try it, I hope my boyfriend don't mind it
It felt so wrong, it felt so right, don't mean I'm in love tonight
I kissed a girl and I liked it, I liked it, Cheryl and Nikki finished the song and dance and everyone clapped and cheered.

"Amazing job girls! What a good way to start the competition, you all have some competition." Will exclaimed.

Nikki and Cheryl looked at each other and smiled at each other, the performance surely was something.

"All right, who's next?" Will asked excitingly.

Aaron and Adara looked at each other and grinned, the two raised their hands and Will grinned ," All right! We got Aaron and Adara!" Mercedes, Sam, and Emma cheered for their kids.

The two stepped to the middle of the choir room, "Prepare for a show ladies and gentlemen!" Adara exclaimed. Aaron nodded to the band and Adara sat on the piano swinging her legs rhythmically.

Tarzan and Jane were swingin' on a vine, Aaron sang
Candyman, candyman, Adara sang seductively.
Sippin' from a bottle of vodka double wine, Aaron sang
Sweet sugar candyman, they harmonized together.

Hey, yeah, uh, Adara sang

I met him out for dinner on a Friday night
He really got me working up an appetite
He had tattoos up and down his arm
There's nothing more dangerous than a boy with charm, Aaron sang while dancing with Adara as if they were in the 1950's.

He's a one stop shop, makes my panties drop
He's a sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman
A sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman, ooh, yeah, The two sang together.

Everyone danced in their chairs while they sang, their performance was so far good—amazing!

He took me to the Spider Club on Hollywood and Vine
We drank champagne and we danced all night
We shook the paparazzi for a big surprise
The gossip tonight will be tomorrow's headline, Adara sang.

He's a one stop shop, makes my cherry pop
He's a sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman
A sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman, The two sang seductively.

He's a one stop shop, makes my cherry pop
He's a sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman
A sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman, ohh yeah

Well, by now I'm getting all bothered and hot
When he kissed my mouth it really hit the spot
He had lips like sugarcane
Good things come for boys who wait, Adara sang

Tarzan and Jane were swingin' on a vine, Aaron sang
Candyman, candyman, Adara sang
Sippin' from a bottle of vodka double wine, Aaron sang
Candyman, candyman, Adara sang
Sweet sugar candyman, They sang seductively together.

He's a one stop, gotcha hot, making all the panties drop, Aaron sang
Sweet sugar candyman, Adara sang seductively
He's a one stop, got me hot, making my (ugh) pop, Aaron sang
Sweet sugar candyman, Adara sang seductively
He's a one stop, get it while it's hot, baby don't stop, Aaron sang
Sweet sugar

He's got those lips like sugarcane
Good things come for boys who wait

He's a one stop shop with a real big ugh
He's a sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman
A sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman
A sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman
A sweet talkin' sugar coated candyman, The two sang amazingly.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!, The two belted the long note together and everyone's eyes widened, these two were certainly the powerhouse singers of the club.

Candyman, candyman, candyman, candyman
Candyman, candyman, candyman, candyman, The two sang oh so seductively

Tarzan and Jane were swingin' on a vine, Aaron sang
Tarzan and Jane were swingin' on a vine, Everybody sang
Sippin' from a bottle of vodka double wine, Aaron sang with a smile
Sippin' from a bottle of vodka double wine, Everybody sang

Jane lost her grip and down she fell, Aaron sang
Jane lost her grip and down she fell, Everybody sang
Squared herself away as she let out a yell, Aaron sang
Squared herself away and let out a yell, The two finished the song and bowed. Everyone cheered and clapped.

"Now I don't know if it was just me, but I think I already smell the breadsticks, aren't you Aaron?" Adara smirked.

Will chuckled," Well everyone certainly has competition here, amazing job guys!"

"It reminded me of when Santana and Mercedes sang, 'River, Deep, Mountain, High' back in our Junior year," Kurt said.

Mercedes and Santana high fived," We were amazing!" Mercedes exclaimed.

Will grinned," Now who's next?" Will asked.

Scotty and Emily grinned and raised their hands," We happen to be next Mr. Schue…" Emily said.

"Take the floor girls!" Will exclaimed.

Kurt and Blaine cheered loudly for their daughters and the two girls turned red.

The girls stepped in the middle of the stage and nodded to the band.

I'm wide awake, Emily sang, her voice echoing in the choir room.
I'm wide awake, Scotty sang.
I'm wide awake, They sang together
Yeah, I was in the dark
I was falling hard
With an open heart, Emily sang
I'm wide awake, Scotty sang
How did I read the stars so wrong, Emily sang
I'm wide awake, Scotty sang
And now it's clear to me
That everything you see
Ain't always what it seems, Emily sang
I'm wide awake, Scotty sang
Yeah, I was dreaming for so long, Emily sang

The two did a simple but great hip-hop choreography that looked really amazing—Scotty was pretty good!

I wish I knew then
What I know now
Wouldn't dive in
Wouldn't bow down
Gravity hurts
You made it so sweet
Till I woke up on
On the concrete, The two sang

Falling from cloud 9
Crashing from the high
I'm letting go tonight
(Yeah I'm) Falling from cloud 9
I'm wide awake, the two sang

Not losing any sleep
I picked up every piece
And landed on my feet, Scotty sang
I'm wide awake, Emily sang
Need nothing to complete myself – nooohooo, Scotty sang
I'm wide awake, Emily sang
Yeah, I am born again
Outta the lion's den
I don't have to pretend, Scotty sang
And it's too late, Emily sang
The story's over now, the end, Scotty sang

I wish I knew then
What I know now
Wouldn't dive in
Wouldn't bow down
Gravity hurts
You made it so sweet
Till I woke up on
On the concrete, The two sang.

Falling from cloud 9
Crashing from the high
I'm letting go tonight (yeah, I'm letting go)
I'm Falling from cloud 9, the two sang together.

Everyone bobbed their heads to the songs, the girls were really good and the song had them moving around their seats.

Thunder rumbling
Castles crumbling
I am trying to hold on, Scotty sang
God knows that I tried
Seeing the bright side
But I'm not blind anymore..., Emily sang
I'm wide awake, Emily sang
I'm wide awake, Scotty sang

Keegan grinned while he stared at Scotty, she was amazing when she was singing—she was amazing anywhere. She stared at him and sent him a secret wink and giggled. He blushed and looked down—did she just wink at him?

Yeah, I'm Falling from cloud 9
Crashing from the high
You know I'm letting go tonight
I'm Falling from cloud 9, The two sang.

I'm wide awake, Emily sang
I'm wide awake, Scotty sang
I'm wide awake, Emily sang
I'm wide awake, Scotty sang
I'm wide awake, The two finished the song and everyone clapped loudly and cheered.

"Amazing job girls! That was a good performance! Looks we got some competition here…" Will exclaimed. "I think we're done for the day but I can't wait to see more duets!"

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Keegan jogged his way over to Scotty who was at her locker," Hey Scotty." He smiled.

She turned to him and smiled softly," Hey."

"So I saw that secret wink you sent me…mean anything?" he grinned.

Scotty smirked," How do you know I sent it to you specifically?" she asked.

"You did." He answered.

Scotty giggled," Okay so I did. What's it to you?"

Keegan leaned over against a locker beside Scotty's," Well now that we're here, I was wondering if you wanted to go on a date—with me?"

Scotty was taken back by the question, did he just ask her to go on a date, with him? That was something new to Scotty, she didn't exactly have a long line of possible lovers on her. She bit her lip," I don't know…"

"Please? You won't regret it!" he assured.

"And if I do?" she smirked.

Keegan chuckled," You won't."

"Well then, okay." She said.

"Okay?" he asked, surprised.

"Okay." She confirmed, giggling.

"Okay."

She giggled," Are we done with the 'okays'?" she asked.

He blushed red," Yeah, okay—I mean—yeah."

Scotty laughed," I'll see you later Keegan."

"See you at 5." He said.

Scotty nodded and shut her locker and walked away from the boy. He chuckled, he couldn't believe he just did that!

"Keegan." Mason greeted.

Keegan nodded to him," Hey."

"So you asked out Scotty on a date?" Mason asked.

Keegan nodded," Yeah."

"Well," he began leaning towards Keegan," Hurt her and I'll find you and kick your ass, got it?" he threatened.

Keegan nodded," Got it man. I won't hurt her."

"You better not."

"Mason!" Saphirra called from across the hall, waving him over.

"Remember what I said." Mason said.

Keegan nodded," Got it captain." Mason left and Keegan grinned, he was going on a date with Scotty!

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

"All right guys! We're done for the day!" Beth Corcoran's voice echoed throughout Carmel's large Auditorium.

Slowly all the members dispersed from the stage and Malina walked towards her with a grin," Hey Bethie!"

Beth smiled back," Hey Malina."

"So, I heard Carmel's hottest teacher, A.K.A Mr. Jacobs, asked you out on a date!" Malina squealed.

Beth rolled her eyes," One, it's not a date. Two, it's just coffee. And three, he's bringing his daughter."

Malina's eyes widened," He has a daughter? What the hell! He's married yet you were making out with him? Beth Corcoran I'm am very disappointed in your—"

"—his wife died giving birth to his daughter!" Beth interjected.

"Oh, well that's sad. How old is the kid anyway?" Malina asked.

"She's one. She's pretty adorable actually." Beth said.

Malina grinned," Imagine you guys would look like a family...Aww!"

Beth rolled her eyes," Whatever you say Malina. But I don't want to get my hopes up, his wife died a year ago. It takes a while to move on."

"Well Miss Beth Corcoran, you are the most desired girl in Ohio. I'm pretty sure he wants you badly. You're freaking beautiful, how can he say no to this?" Malina gestured her with a grin.

Beth chuckled," Well I think it's time for you to go get your things so we can go! I have a coffee to get!"

Malina laughed and left the auditorium, leaving Beth all alone. She suddenly heard the auditorium door open and Beth rolled her eyes," Malina didn't I just say to you to go get your things?" Beth turned around to see that it wasn't Malina but a blonde girl.

"I'm not Malina, you're Beth Corcoran right?" the blonde girl asked.

Beth nodded," Yes, do you need anything?" she asked.

The blonde stepped closer to Beth," I'm Delilah Puckerman, your sister." Delilah said.

Beth gulped, she couldn't believe one of her so called "siblings" were here," L-listen, I know you don't really know me that well—and I don't know you that well either, but I wanted you and I to get to know each other. I've always wanted to meet you since my parents told us about you and now that I know you're actually here, I'd really like to have my older sister in my life." Delilah explained.

Beth stepped back from the girl," I don't. Your family is not my family. And I don't want to be part of your life. I can't okay? "

Delilah's eyes turned sad," But you and I can—"

"—you and I won't do anything okay? I never had you around my life, and I won't start now. So just pretend you never knew about me. "Beth interjected, her eyes turning cold.

Delilah's hazel green eyes turned watery," Beth please—"her voice was cracking.

"—No, j-just leave now. I don't want to see you or your family again." Beth said, her heart sort of breaking, seeing her youngest sister tear up.

Delilah nodded, tears freely falling from her face," Okay, I-I'm sorry I wasn't good enough to be your sister." Delilah apologized as she turned her heel to leave.

Beth looked away from the girl and Delilah left the auditorium. And Beth sat down on one of the seats and sighed, she didn't want to hurt the girl but she couldn't handle the whole situation going on in her life lately. She would love to be apart of her siblings' lives, but she wasn't ready yet.

Delilah cried outside of Carmel she sniffled and sang,
Hello world
Hope you're listening
Forgive me if I'm young
For speaking out of turn
There's someone I've been missing
I think that they could be
The better half of me
They're in the wrong place trying to make it right
But I'm tired of justifying
So I say to you…, Delilah sangsoftly

Come home
Come home
Cause I've been waiting for you
For so long
For so long, Delilah stood up and walked away from the building and onto a bus back home. She wanted Beth in her life so badly—but Beth didn't.
Right now there's a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I've ever known
So come home
Oh

Beth stood in the stage and sang,
I get lost in the beauty
Of everything I see
The world ain't half as bad
As they paint it to be
If all the sons,
All the daughters
Stopped to take it in
Well hopefully the hate subsides and the love can begin
It might start now, yeah
Well maybe I'm just dreaming out loud
Until then..., Beth sang.

Come home
Come home
Cause I've been waiting for you
For so long
For so long, Beth wanted to be apart of her families life but she felt she wasn't ready—she couldn't bring herself up to do it. Tears streamed down her eyes as she sang,
Right now there's a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I've ever known
Ever known
So come home
Oh

From two differentplaces, Beth in Carmel's auditorium and Delilah on the bus staring out the window, Beth and Delilah harmonized together,
Everything I can't be
Is everything you should be
And that's why I need you here
Everything I can't be (Everything I can't be)
Is everything you should be (Everything you should be)
And that's why I need you here
So hear this now...

Come home
Come home
Cause I've been waiting for you
For so long
For so long
Right now there's a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I've ever known
Ever known
So come home
Come home , The two finished the song and Beth wiped away the tears off her eyes.

"Nice song." Malina complimented, "Any reason why you even sang it—I mean considering you just rejected your little sister who ran out of the school crying her eyes out." Malina sent Beth a disappointed look.

Beth stepped off the stage, "This is none of your business Malina, stay out of it." Beth said.

"It may not be my business, but the fact that you hurt your own sister gets me pissed! All she wants to do is you be part of her damn life! But instead you decide to reject her, really awesome of you Beth." Malina scoffed.

"You don't know anything okay? So just drop it!" Beth snapped.

Malina rolled her eyes," Fine. If you get a hot coffee later, I hope you drop it and it burns you." Malina replied.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Keegan and Scotty were in their date, and so far they were having a good time. Keegan had taken her to BreadstiX and the two were talking about whatever popped into their minds.

"Why did you ask me out? I mean, there's tons of girls—pretty girls who would love to be with you. But you choose me, why?" Scotty asks.

Keegan smiles," I don't like those girls, I like you. You're special Scotty. You're different from those girls. You're beautiful inside and out."

Scotty blushed," No one's ever told me that—unless you count my dads'."

"Well believe it Scotty." Keegan grinned," Come on, I want to take you somewhere."

"But we haven't even paid yet—"

"—they don't have to know, come on!" Keegan interjected, holding out his hand.

Scotty took his hand and they casually walked out," Hey you two!" the manager exclaimed.

"Run!" Keegan exclaimed.

The two dashed out of the restaurant until they ran out of breath, both of them were laughing." I've never done that in my life!" Scotty said.

Keegan laughed," I've only done it twice."

"So where's that place we're going to?" Scotty asked.

Keegan winked," It's a surprise."

Scotty laughed and the two walked to where Keegan was taking her," I really like you Scotty." Keegan confessed.

Scotty turned to him," W-what? You like me?"

Keegan nodded," A lot."

Scotty smiled to herself and they kept walking until they reached a lake that Scotty has never been to before.

"What is this place?" Scotty asked.

"I come here once in a while. It's nice, you'll see." Keegan assured.

They sat down on the grass and dozens of fireflies appeared, lighting up the whole place. Scotty watched in awe.

"This is amazing!" Scotty said, she stood up and a firefly landed on her hand and then flew away.

Keegan nodded," I knew you'd like it." He stared at her, and he smiled.

Scotty smiled back, "I like you too, a lot." Scotty confessed.

Keegan grinned," Really?"

Scotty nodded," Really."

The two stared at each other and Keegan leaned and kissed Scotty softly on the lips, Scotty felt sparks at the kiss and kissed back. They kissed for a few minutes until Scotty pulled back.

"That was…amazing." She said.

"I felt sparks, did you?" he asked.

Scotty nodded," Kind of like—"

"—Fireworks." He finished," I want to be with you Scotty. I want us to be together…" he bit his lip and got down on one knee, taking out a red rose from his jacket," Be mine? I promise to never hurt you, to laugh at your jokes—even if they're lame, to give do something so cliché at anytime. To love you with a all my heart—no questions asked. To always be yours unconditionally. So, be mine Scotty?"

Scotty stood there in shock, first she gets asked out on a date, and then she gets asked to be Keegan's girlfriend? Was this real life? She really did like Keegan though, and his words were sweet and honest…

She took the rose and nodded," Yes, I'll be yours."

Keegan grinned and picked up Scotty and spun her around, Scotty giggled. Keegan kissed Scotty softly," You've made me so happy." Keegan said.

Scotty smiled," You did too."

Such a blossoming relationship don't you think? They make such a cute couple! Keegan forgot about the bet already, he already had the girl of his dreams and he didn't care about a stupid bet…

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The band members were practicing at Gabe and Rowan's house, sounding amazing as always. Rowan was on her laptop and she put it on the side and stood in front of the band who was practicing. They stopped playing and looked at Rowan.

"Yes Rowan?" Grayson asked.

"Okay, so we've been a band for a while now. I'm thinking we should come up with an actual band name, unless you want "Unknown" to be the name." Rowan said.

Grayson nodded," Okay. So let's think of one. Any suggestions guys?"

Rowan went back to her laptop to type in the band name suggestions," How about Poison Apple? You know, kind of like from Snow White. But it sounds cool! Kind of Punk edgy." Adeline suggested.

Everybody nodded and Rowan typed up the name," What about Returning Wednesday? It sounds pretty cool." Annie suggested next.

Rowan nodded, writing down the name," And what about Fifth Sun? It's the English name from this old band called," Quinto Sol"." Gabe said.

Everyone nodded and Rowan typed the name," How about Dusk to Dawn? That sounds pretty bad ass!" Grayson suggested.

Rowan nodded, typing down the name," Any other suggestions?" Rowan asked.

Everyone remained quiet, thinking of an awesome name," How about, Strangers Like Me?" Oliver spoke up.

Everyone nodded and grinned in agreement; Rowan nodded excitingly and typed the name," So let's cross out any that aren't as awesome as the rest and we'll narrow it down." Rowan said.

"I think we should take of Dusk to Dawn, no offense Grayson but it isn't as awesome." Gabe said.

"No hard feelings." Grayson replied.

"I think we should take off Poison Apple. It's cool, but it doesn't seem to fit our band." Oliver said.

"Okay, so now its only Fifth Sun, Returning Wednesday, and Strangers Like Me. So we vote which we like best." Rowan said, "Hands up for Returning Wednesday?" Annie's hand shot up, as it was hers. "Well that one's out." Rowan said.

"You guys suck." Annie huffed.

"Hands up for Fifth Sun?" Rowan asked. 2hands shot up, from Grayson and Gabe," Well that one's a maybe."

"Okay Strangers Like Me?" Rowan asked, Rowan, Oliver, Adeline, and Annie raised their hand, Rowan smirked," Well we got a winner!"

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are officially, Strangers Like Me!" Grayson exclaimed.

The rest of the members cheered," All right so lets take a break." Gabe said.

Everyone nodded and quickly dispersed into their own groups, Rowan and Adeline sat together.

"So do we have a duet yet?" Adeline asked.

Rowan smirked," Well I have a song…"

"What is it?" Adeline asked.

Rowan whispered the song to her and Adeline grinned," Nice choice."

"Yeah, well I want to beat Strawberry Shortcake. I want to get me some BreadstiX!" Rowan exclaimed.

"Hey! Adara isn't that bad Rowan! She's pretty nice! You just don't like her because she' dating Ethan!" Adeline protested.

"Yeah, well it doesn't matter anyway, I just want to win." Rowan said," So how are you, I mean the whole Mason thing?"

Adeline looked down," I don't know. I've liked him for so long and he's head over heels over Saphirra. I should just stop and move on. But it's so hard! I-I really like him…"

Rowan hugged her," You'll move on from that jerk."

On another spot, Gabe was talking with Gray who was very pissed to have to do a duet with Aidan who was pretty much after his girl too!

"Dude, so have you come up with a duet yet?" Gabe asked.

Grayson nodded," Oh yeah, and it totally fits our situation right now. What about you and Delilah—I'm jealous you got her. She's awesome."

"Yeah, we're singing an awesome song and dancing to it too. She's badass when it comes to dancing." Gabe said.

"She's good at anything!" Grayson said.

Gabe chuckled," You sir are in love."

With Annie and Oliver they discussed the song they were doing," So we're going to sing that song?" Oliver asked.

Annie shrugged her shoulders," If you want to, I really don't care about the competition."

"Neither do I." Oliver agreed.

"So let's just do that song." Annie said.

"All right guys! Back to rehearsal!" Grayson said.

Everyone quickly went back to their positions and started playing again.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

I don't know why I like it I just do, Rowan said, smirking while both her and Adeline danced.

Ohhh I've been hearing your heartbeat inside of me
I keep your photograph beside my bed
Livin' in a world of fantasies
I can't get you out of my head, ohh, Rowan sang, dancing with Adeline who were shaking their hips.

I've been waiting for the phone to ring all night
Why you wanna make me feel so good
I got a love of my own baby
I shouldn't get so hung up on you, Adeline sang while dancing.

Oh I remember the way that we touch
I wish I didn't like it so much
Oh I get so emotional baby
Every time I think of you
I get so emotional baby
Ain't it shocking what love can do, The two sang.

Ain't it shocking what love can do, Adeline sang

Ain't it shocking what love can do
I gotta watch you walk in the room baby
I gotta watch you walk out
I like the animal way you move
And when you talk
I just watch your mouth, The two sang.

Rachel and Santana looked at each other and smiled, this was certainly a throwback since the two sang this song their senior year and now their two girls were too.

Oh I remember the way that we touch
I wish I didn't like it so much (No!)
Oh I get so emotional baby
Every time I think of you
I get so emotional baby
Ain't it shocking what love can do, The two sang.

I get so emotional baby
Every time I think of you
I get so emotional baby,

Everyone danced in their seats, smiling as the girls sang.

Ain't it shocking what love can do, Adeline sang

Ain't it shocking what love can do, Rowan sang

Hehe, the two sang

See I remember the way that we touch
I wish I didn't like it so much (No no no), The two sang

I get so emotional baby
Every time I think of you
I get so emotional baby
Ain't it shocking what love can do (Oh!)
I get so emotional baby
Every time I think of you
I get so emotional baby
Ain't it shocking what love can do
I get so emotional (Oh baby!)
Ain't it shocking what love can do, The two sang.

I get so emotionalllllll, The two belted out.

(I get, so emotional) I get so emotional baby (I get so emotional)
Every time I think of you (Every time I think of you)
I get so (Every time!) emotional baby (Oh-oh!)
Ain't it shocking what (Yeah) love can do (Ooh!)
Oh yeah!, The two finished their song and everyone clapped and cheered.

"Amazing job girls! Well done! Well that certainly was déjà vu for your parents and I wasn't it?" Will asked, the old New Directions nodded and grinned, "Now who do we have next?"

"We'll go." Grayson raised his hand," Aidan and I are ready, aren't we Aidan?" Grayson said.

Aidan sent him a glare but nodded," Yes, we're certainly ready." He hissed.

Everyone noticed the tenseness between the two and it was certainly going to be a special performance.

"All right then guys, take the floor!" Will exclaimed.

Every Night She Walks Right In My Dreams
Since I Met Her From The Start
I'm So Proud I Am The Only One
Who Is Special In Her Heart, Aidan sang, smirking at Grayson who rolled his eyes.

The Girl Is Mine
The Doggone Girl Is Mine
I Know She's Mine
Because The Doggone Girl Is Mine, Aidan pointed at himself and Grayson pushed him out of the way.

I Don't Understand The Way You Think
Saying That She's Yours Not Mine, Grayson scoffed.
Sending Roses And Your Silly Dreams
Really Just A Waste Of Time

Because She's Mine
The Doggone Girl Is Mine
Don't Waste Your Time
Because The Doggone Girl Is Mine, Gray pointed to himself.

I Love You More Than He
(Take You Anywhere), Gray pointed to himself. Aidan pushed him.

But I Love You Endlessly
(Loving We Will Share), Aidan sang, touching his heart.

Everyone looked at each other, the two looked like they wanted to pound each other. They looked like they were actually fighting over a girl…little did they know….

So Come And Go With Me
To One Town, They sang together, glaring at each other.

But We Both Cannot Have Her
So It's One Or The Other
And One Day You'll Discover
That She's My Girl Forever And Ever, Aidan sang, looking at Delilah and smiling at her and Delilah smiled softly back.

Grayson saw this and shoved him and broke the eye contact between the two, I Don't Build Your Hopes To Be Let Down
'Cause I Really Feel It's Time, Grayson sang.

I Know She'll Tell You I'm The One For Her
'Cause She Said I Blow Her Mind, Aidan sang, Grayson shook his head, sending daggers to him.

The Girl Is Mine
The Doggone Girl Is Mine
Don't Waste Your Time
Because The Doggone Girl Is Mine, Aidan sang.

She's Mine, She's Mine
No, No, No, She's Mine
The Girl Is Mine, The Girl Is Mine
The Girl Is Mine, The Girl Is Mine, The two sang together, pushing each other.

The Girl Is Mine, (Yep) She's Mine
The Girl Is Mine, (Yep) She's Mine, Grayson nodded staring at Delilah and sending a wink towards Delilah who blushed.

Aidan looked at Grayson, Don't Waste Your Time, he sang and pointed to his watch
Because The Doggone Girl Is Mine
The Girl Is Mine, The Girl Is Mine, Aidan sang.

Aidan, We're Not Going To Fight About This, Okay, Grayson said.

Grayson, I Think I Told You, I'm A Lover Not A Fighter, Aidan said, sending a glare towards him.

I've Heard It All Before, Aidan
She Told Me That I'm Her Forever Lover, You Know, Don't You Remember, Grayson said, shoving him.

Aidan chuckled and pushed Grayson, Well, After Loving Me, She Said She Couldn't Love Another

Is That What She Said, Grayson laughed

Yes, She Said It, You Keep Dreaming, Aidan smirked

Grayson shoved him shaking his head, I Don't Believe It

The Girl Is Mine (Mine, Mine, Mine)
The Girl Is Mine (Mine, Mine, Mine), The two finished the song, facing each other and pointing to themselves, looking at Delilah who seemed pretty uncomfortable.

Everyone stayed quiet, it looked like they were ready to pound each other, sending daggers at each other. Slowly everyone clapped.

"Good job guys! It looked like you really wanted to fight each other!" Will said obliviously.

"Yeah, right." Grayson said, not looking away from Aidan.

"All right who's next?" Will said, the two boys took a seat still glaring at each other.

"We will." Orion and Connor said.

"Okay then, let's see what you got!" Will said, grinning.

It's a beautiful night,
We're looking for something dumb to do.
Hey baby,
I think I wanna marry you, Connor said winking at Emily who was smiling and blushing.

Is it the look in your eyes,
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby,
I think I wanna marry you, Connor sang

Orion glanced at Aaron, Well I know this little chapel on the boulevard we can go,
No one will know,
Oh, come on, girl.
Who cares if we're trashed got a pocket full of cash we can blow,
Shots of patron,
And it's on, girl, Orion sang, looking away from Aaron who was blushing.

Don't say no, no, no, no-no;
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah;
And we'll go, go, go, go-go.
If you're ready, like I'm ready.

Cause it's a beautiful night,
We're looking for something dumb to do.
Hey baby,
I think I wanna marry you.

Is it the look in your eyes,
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby,
I think I wanna marry you, The two sang.

I'll go get a ring let the choir bells sing like oooh,
So what you wanna do?
Let's just run girl, Connor grinned as he ran over to Emily and grabbed her hand and she blushed.

If we wake up and you wanna break up that's cool.
No, I won't blame you;
It was fun, girl. Orion sang, looking at Aaron almost every 5 seconds.

Don't say no, no, no, no-no;
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah;
And we'll go, go, go, go-go.
If you're ready, like I'm ready, The two sang.

Cause it's a beautiful night,
We're looking for something dumb to do.
Hey baby,
I think I wanna marry you, The two harmonized.

Is it the look in your eyes,
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby,
I think I wanna marry you, The two sang together and danced, though they weren't the best of dancers…

All the old New Directions remembered performing this song for Carole and Burt's wedding. It was such an awesome day, they had so many memories with each other…

Just say I do,
Tell me right now baby,
Tell me right now baby, baby.

Just say I do,
Tell me right now baby,
Tell me right now baby, baby.

Oh, it's a beautiful night,
We're looking for something dumb to do.
Hey baby,
I think I wanna marry you.

Everyone grinned and moved in their seats and mouthing the words, the song was certainly catchy!

Is it the look in your eyes,
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby,
I think I wanna marry you, The two finished the song and everyone clapped.

"Amazing job guys! That song certainly brings memories…" Will trailed off, "Who's next?"

Annie and Oliver stood up and Will grinned and nodded, he loved all the duets so far!

Woah-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Woah-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time, The two sang together.

Oliver grinned as he sang, Woke up on the right side of the bed
What's up with this Prince song inside my head?
Hands up if you're down to get down tonight
'Cause it's always a good time

Slept in all my clothes like I didn't care
Hopped into a cab, take me anywhere
I'm in if you're down to get down tonight
'Cause it's always a good time, Oliver pointed to Annie who rolled her eyes playfully.

Annie smiled as she sang, Good morning and good night
I wake up at twilight
It's gonna be alright
We don't even have to try
It's always a good time

Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time, The two sang together.

Everyone stood up and danced around by their seats and sang along to the song laughing and grinning the whole time.

Freaked out, dropped my phone in the pool again
Checked out of my room, hit the ATM
Let's hang out if you're down to get down tonight
'Cause it's always a good time, Annie sang.

Good morning and good night, Oliver sang.
I wake up at twilight, Annie sang
It's gonna be alright we don't even have to try
It's always a good time, They sang together.

The two jumped up and down, pumping their fists in the air as they sang, Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time.

Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time.

Doesn't matter when
It's always a good time then, Oliver sang.
Doesn't matter where
It's always a good time there, Annie sang.

Doesn't matter when,
It's always a good time then, The two sang.

It's always a good time
Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time

Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
It's always a good time
Woah-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh
We don't even have to try, it's always a good time, They finished the song and everyone cheered and clapped as they had fun singing such fun song.

"Awesome job you two! I think that's all we have for today! Good job on the duets guys, I seriously love them!" Mr. Schue exclaimed.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Aaron walked into the auditorium after glee practice. He was ready to go home, but he found a note in his locker telling him to meet him at the auditorium after glee. So here he was, walking up to the stage, finding Orion there with his hands in his pockets nervously.

"Hey Aaron." Orion greeted, slightly guilty about everything he'd put his best friend through recently.

Aaron crossed his arms and adopted his bitch face, "Do you need something or what Schuester?"

Orion bit his lip nervously "Um, the duet you did with Adara was good..."he trailed off.

Aaron rolled his eyes, secretly enjoying the comment but no way in hell was he going to let Orion know that, "Yeah, at least someone in the Schuester family isn't a complete asshole." Aaron snapped,

Orion sighed, "Well I wanted to apologize, for how I reacted. I mean, even if I wasn't really ready for that kiss, I shouldn't have done that to you," Aaron smiled slightly and noticed Orion hold out his hand,"Friends?"

Aaron smiles and grabs Orion's hand, shaking it with a smile on his face, "The best."

The two let go and Orion smiled, "So you feel like doing a duet today?"

Aaron arches an eyebrow "Hmm? Why?"

Orion smiled softly and walked up to a speaker, saying, "Just a small way of apologizing some more— plus it is your favorite song" Orion answered before pressing play.

Cold as ice
And more bitter than a December
Winter night
That's how I treated you
And I know that I
I sometimes tend to lose my temper
And I cross the line
Yeah that's the truth, Orion sang.

Orion smiled as he sang, I know it gets hard sometimes
But I could never
Leave your side
No matter what I say

Orion nudged Aaron to sing with him and Aaron smiled and the two sang,

Cause if I wanted to go I would have gone by now,
But I really need you near me to
Keep my mind off the edge
If I wanted to leave I would have left by now
But you're the only one that knows me
Better than I know myself, The two harmonized, smiling at each other.

Aaron smiled softly, All along
I tried to pretend it didn't matter
If I was alone
But deep down I know
If you were gone
For even a day I wouldn't know which way to turn
Cause I'm lost without you

I know it gets hard sometimes
But I could never
Leave your side
No matter what I say, Aaron sang, smiling at Orion with tears glimmering in his green eyes.

Cause if I wanted to go I would have gone by now
But I really need you near me to
Keep my mind off the edge
If I wanted to leave I would have left by now
But you're the only one that knows me
Better than I know myself, The two sang.

I get kind of dark
Let it go too far, Orion sang.
I can be obnoxious at times
But try and see my heart, Aaron sang.
Cause I need you now
So don't let me down
You're the only thing in this world
I would die without, The two sang.

Cause if I wanted to go I would have gone by now,
But I really need you near me to
Keep my mind off the edge
If I wanted to leave I would have left by now
But you're the only one that knows me
Better than I know myself

Cause if I wanted to go I would have gone by now,
But I really need you near me to
Keep my mind off the edge
If I wanted to leave I would have left by now
But you're the only one that knows me
Better than I know myself , The two finished the song and hugged each other.

"I missed you Buddy."Orion said.

"So did I." Aaron agreed.

"I'm so glad we're best friends again." Orion smiled.

Aaron's eyes turned sad," Yeah…friends."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adeline grabbed her books from her locker and shut the locker, only to be startled by her sister, Cheryl standing there.

"Hey." Cheryl greeted.

"Hi." Adeline greeted back.

Cheryl bit her lip," C-can we talk somewhere more private?"

Adeline opened her mouth to say something but quickly closed it and nodded," Okay."

Cheryl led Adeline to the empty choir room and the two took a seat in one of the chairs.

"So what is it you want? I have cheerios practice in 20 minutes and—"Adeline said.

"—I want you to come home." Cheryl interjected, looking at Adeline.

"Yeah, that's not happening anytime soon, I-I can't." Adeline replied.

Cheryl sighed," It's been over a month Adeline! I think that's enough time to think through everything that happened!"

"I can't go back home! Just to go back to mom who's going to put me back in that little bubble to keep me from being a teenager? No." Adeline exclaimed.

"She won't do that. She's sorry about everything, she never meant to slap you Adeline—she would never hurt any of us and you know that." Cheryl said.

Adeline played with the ends of her polyester uniform," Why would you want me back home anyway? Don't I bother you too much? You don't exactly like me."

Cheryl's face turned guilty," I'm sorry, but I do miss you. Sure, you do get annoying with your constant singing but you entertained me at times." Cheryl took her little sister's hand," I love you Ada, you're my little sister—I can never hate you. Ever. I know I haven't been much of a sister to you. But I was jealous of you, you always had mom and dad's attention, but it was because of what you went through. But now that it's my last year home, I want to spend as much time being your sister. But in order to do that, you need to come home. So come home? We all miss you."

Adeline slowly smiled and stared at her sister," Do you really mean it?"

Cheryl smiled softly and nodded," I do."

"Okay." Adeline whispered.

"Okay what?" Cheryl asked.

Adeline smiled," I'll go home."

Cheryl smiled," Good."

"So should we hug or is it too soon?" Adeline asked.

Cheryl grinned," Come on," she opened her arms," I think we're ready."

Adeline hugged her sister and smiled," This feels so weird." Adeline said.

"You have no idea."

"What about mom?"

"One step at a time Adeline, one step at a time."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Adeline and Cheryl parked in front of the Hudson's home, Adeline stared at the house she hadn't even glanced at in over a month," I'm so scared." Adeline said.

"Don't be, it's going to be fine. You and mom and dad will talk and solve your problems and the Hudson household will be back to normal." Cheryl answered assuringly.

"Maybe I could stay one more night with the—"

"—no."

"But what if—"

"—no."

"I—"

"—no, no, and no. Adeline it's going to be fine." Cheryl laughed," Now come on, let's go inside."

Cheryl and Adeline stepped out of the car and Adeline clutched onto her duffel bag, she's never been more scared in her life, she turned to her sister," Are you sure—"

"—yes Adeline! You'll be fine!" Cheryl exclaimed.

Adeline bit her lip," Just making sure…"

The two walked to the front door and Cheryl smiled reassuringly to Adeline as she opened the door and they walked inside. Nothing had changed around the house—same old everything.

"We're home!" Cheryl shouted," You'll be fine Adeline." Cheryl assured for the last time.

"Cheryl honey what do you mean by 'We're—"Rachel walked in and stopped once she saw Adeline standing by the door.

"Adeline agreed to come home and fix things between you guys." Cheryl spoke up.

Rachel smiled," I'm so happy you decided to come home. W-we all missed you so—"

Rachel was cut of by her youngest hugging her, startling Rachel. Cheryl smiled softly," I'm going to go." She mouthed to Rachel who nodded in return and the oldest Hudson quickly ran up the stairs to her room.

Rachel looked at Adeline, who was still hugging her," I'm so sorry mommy!" Adeline cried out, tears freely falling from her cheeks.

Rachel had tears glimmering from her eyes and she smiled," It's okay Adeline, you're here now and we'll fix things between us." Rachel assured.

Finn walked in and stopped when he saw Adeline hugging Rachel," Adeline? Y-you're home?" Finn asked a smile on his face.

Adeline turned to her father and smiled," Yes poppy, I'm home."

"Why don't we sit down and talk about…everything?" Rachel suggested.

Adeline and Finn nodded and they took a seat on the couch," Okay, so why don't I begin with I'm really sorry for what I did. I regret calling you a bitch mom. I didn't mean it. I was just angry that you didn't trust me enough o give me freedom." Adeline said.

"It's okay Adeline, your mom and I realized that you're not a little girl anymore and that you don't have…that anymore. And we decided that we're going to give you more freedom and let you be a teenager…and your mom agreed that you could be on the cheerios." Finn said.

Adeline smiled brightly," Really? You guys will do that?"

Rachel and Finn nodded," We're sorry for being so overprotective. We just were so scared after what happened, we didn't want anything or anyone to hurt you. But everything's going to be okay now. I promise." Rachel said.

Adeline grinned and hugged her two parents tightly. Oliver and Cheryl looked at each other and smiled from the staircase," So you guys are having a hug fest and you didn't invite us in it?" Oliver asked mocked hurt.

Rachel, Finn, and Adeline laughed," Come join us then!" Finn exclaimed.

The two teens walked down the stairs and joined the hug, everyone was laughing and giggling, things were back to normal in the Hudson household.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Aidan was walking down the hallway and grinned as he caught sight of Delilah and jogged his way over to her.

"Hey Delilah!" he greeted excitingly.

Delilah looked up and her face was pale and she had bloodshot eyes that looked from crying," Hi." She croaked out, smiling softly.

"Are you okay?" he asked worriedly.

Delilah nodded," Yeah, just something happened and it got me emotional."

"Well if you want to talk, you know I'm here." He smiled.

Delilah nodded and smiled weakly," Thank you." She said softly.

"So are you going to do your duet with Gabe today?" he asked, changing the conversation," I'm pretty excited to see your duet."

Delilah then beamed and grinned," Yeah, we're performing today. I think it'll turn out great!" Delilah answered.

"Well I can't wait, I'm sure any performance you do is amazing." Aidan said.

Delilah blushed and smiled," Thanks. That's very sweet."

Aidan bit his lip, he was going to do it, he was going to ask her out on a date," So Delilah," he began, Delilah stared at him with a soft smile, " I was wondering if maybe—you'd um—if you would like to—"

"—Hey Delilah! Aidan." Grayson interrupted, sending a smile to Delilah and a glare to Aidan.

Aidan sent him daggers; he was so damn close," Hey Grayson!" Delilah greeted.

"So I heard you're going to perform today." Grayson said.

"Yeah she is." Aidan answered bitterly.

Delilah looked at both of them who seemed like they were going to pound each other," I need to go now, I'll see you guys later." Delilah spoke up, and she walked away from the two boys.

The two boys watched her go and then looked back at each other," All right listen Flanagan, I'm done with this. We both need to come to an agreement. We both can't have Delilah and only one of us can." Grayson told the boy.

"Surprisingly I actually agree with you, we both can't have her. I say, may the best man win." Aidan replied.

"All right then, may the best man win. Deal?" Grayson extended his hand and Aidan took it.

"Deal."

"I'm not going to go easy on you." Grayson smirked.

"I wasn't planning on it either." Aidan replied.

"May the best man win Aidan, may the best man win."

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Scotty and Keegan walked hand in hand down the McKinley hallways, receiving looks from students," You don't have to do this Keegan." Scotty said to him.

Keegan shook his head," You are my girlfriend and I won't treat you any lesser than that."

Scotty blushed," It's because people won't stop staring at us…" she trailed off.

"Let them stare, I want them to be jealous of me for having someone like you." Keegan smiled, kissing her cheek.

Scotty grinned," Well in that case, they will get very jealous." She smirked.

"So I'm going to do my duet with Ethan today…" he said.

"Well I can't wait to see it, I'm sure you two will do amazing!" Scotty assured.

Keegan smiled," Thanks. But we probably can't be as good as your duet with Emily…"

"Well I won't deny that." Scotty replied with a giggle.

"My, my, my Scotty, you are one cocky girl." Keegan chuckled.

"I'm not cocky if it's true." She retorted.

"Touché Scotty, Touché…"

As they walked down the hallways, Keegan saw Craig send him a dirty look and he smirked as he realized he'd won the bet. But he didn't care, he had Scotty now, and that's all that really mattered to him: Scotty.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Keegan and Ethan stood in the center of the choir room and bobbed their heads to the music.

Keegan and Ethan
Lima, Ohio
J. J. J. J. J. R.
Come on.

Everybody's looking for love. Oh. Oh
Ain't that the reason you're at this club. Oh. Oh
You ain't gonna find a dance with him. No. Oh
Got a better solution for you girl. Oh. Oh, Keegan sang while dancing a perfectly choreographed hip-hop routine that both him and Ethan came up with.

Ethan smirked while he dance and sang, Just leave with me now, Say the word and we'll go
I'll be your teacher. I'll show you the ropes
You'll see a side of love you've never known
I can see it going down, going down

In my head, I see you all over me
In my head, you fulfill my fantasy
In my head, you'll be screaming no
In my head, it's going down
In my head, it's going down
In my head. Yeah. In my head. Oh yeah, The two sang.

The two danced perfectly to the song, Ethan owning the moves like always while Keegan sang the song perfectly,

Some dudes know all the right things to say
When it comes down to it, it's just a game
Instead of talking let me demonstrate. Yeah
Get down to business let's skip foreplay, Keegan sang.

Ethan did a back flip before singing,

Just leave with me now. Say the word and we'll go
I'll be your teacher. I'll show you the ropes
You'll see a side of love you've never known
I can see it going down, going down

The two touched their heads and sang, In my head, I see you all over me
In my head, you fulfill my fantasy
In my head, you'll be screaming no
In my head, it's going down
In my head, it's going down
In my head

Break it down. Ay-oh. Come on. Ay-oh. Ay-oh
You singing to me baby in my head right now. Ay-oh. Ay-oh. Come on
She'll be screaming out when it all goes down, The two harmonized.

Everyone danced around their seats and bobbed to the songs, the two were really good and their dance moves were certainly impressive.

Just leave with me now. Say the word and we'll go. We can go
I'll be your teacher. I'll show you the ropes
You'll see a side of love you've never known
I can see it going down, going down

In my head, I see you all over me
In my head, you fulfill my fantasy
In my head, you'll be screaming no
In my head, it's going down
In my head, it's going down

In my head, I see you all over me
In my head, you fulfill my fantasy
In my head, you'll be screaming more
In my head, it's going down
In my head, it's going down
In my head, The two finished the song and everyone cheered.

Will grinned at the two boys," Amazing job guys! The choreography was very good! And the routine was amazing!" Will complimented," Now who's going next?"

Adrian raised her hand and Will nodded to her and Mason and Adrian took the floor.

Adrian started playing the piano and sang, Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars?
I could really use a wish right now
Wish right now
Wish right now
Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars?
I could really use a wish right now
Wish right now
Wish right now

Mason stepped forward and sang, Yeah, I could use a dream or a genie or a wish
To go back to a place much simpler than this
'Cause after all the partyin' and smashin' and crashin'
And all the glitz and the glam and the fashion
And all the pandemonium and all the madness
There comes a time where you fade to the blackness
And when you starin' at that phone in your lap
And you hopin' but them people never call you back
But that's just how the story unfolds
You get another hand soon after you fold
And when your plans unravel in the sand
What would you wish for if you had one chance?
So airplane, airplane, sorry I'm late
I'm on my way so don't close that gate
If I don't make that then I'll switch my flight
And I'll be right back at it by the end of the night

Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars? (Shooting stars), Adrian sang while Mason sang in the background.
I could really use a wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now)
Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars? (Shooting Stars)
I could really use a wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now)

Ya, ya, somebody take me back to the days
Befo' this was a job, befo' I got paid
Befo' it ever mattered what I had in my bank
Ya, back when I was tryin' to get a tip at Subway
And back when I was rappin' for the hell of it
But nowadays we rappin' to stay relevant
I'm guessin' that if we can make some wishes outta' airplanes
Then maybe oh maybe I'll go back to the days
Befo' the politics that we call the rap game
And back when ain't nobody listen to my mixtape
And back befo' I tried to cover up my slang
But this is fo' Decatur, what's up Bobby Ray?
So can I get a wish
To end the politics
And get back to the music
That started all of this?
So here I stand and then again I say
I'm hopin' we can make some wishes outta' airplanes, Mason rapped.

Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars? (Shooting Stars)
I could really use a wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now)
Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars? (Shooting Stars)
I could really use a wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now)
Wish right now (Wish right now), The two sang while Adrian sang and Mason sang in the background.

Everyone bobbed their heads to the song and clapped their hands, they were really good and they hadn't known that Mason was a rapper but he was pretty good. And Adrian's vocals were amazing as always, she played the piano amazingly and sang with emotion.

I could really use a wish right now {oh, oh-oh}
(I could really use a wish right now)
I-I-I could really use a wish right now
(I could really use a wish right now)
Like, like, like shootin' stars {oh, oh... oh}
(Like shootin' stars)
I-I-I-I could really use a wish right now
(I could really use a wish right now)
A wish, a wish right now
(A wish right now) , The two finished the song and everyone clapped and cheered.

Will clapped and chuckled," That was very good guys! Your performance was simple but had a lot of emotion that had our attention. Very good. Now, our last duet, Delilah and Gabe?"

Delilah and Gabe stood up, the two were wearing their dance clothes and everyone knew that the two were going to dance, and they were one of the best dancers other than Ethan.

The best thing about tonight's that we're not fighting, Gabe sang, reaching to touch her cheek but she rejected him, they were in a way telling a story through dance.
Could it be that we have been this way before
I know you don't think that I am trying
I know you're wearing thin down to the core, Gabe sang.

They began dancing to the song—contemporary.

But hold your breath
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
You're impossible to find, Gabe sang, his eyes gazing at Annie who looked away.

Delilah spun around, This is not what I intended
I always swore to you I'd never fall apart
You always thought that I was stronger
I may have failed
But I have loved you from the start
Oh, Delilah sang, as she slowly fell down to a split.

But hold your breath
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl/boy like you is impossible to find
It's impossible, The two harmonized.

Everyone watched in awe the performance, they were really good. Aidan and Grayson watched Delilah dance, she let herself go and put her all in the performance.

So breathe in so deep
Breathe me in
I'm yours to keep
And hold onto your words
Cause talk is cheap
And remember me tonight
When your asleep, The two sang.

Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind, Gabe sang, looking at Annie with loving eyes and Annie bit her lip.

Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a boy like you is impossible to find, Delilah sang,

The two
Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
You're impossible to find , Delilah walked away from Gabe, finishing the song and everyone cheered. The two were amazing dancers and singers and clearly showed it.

"That was a very emotional and jaw-dropping performance guys! You guys did an amazing job! This concludes the duets competition and you will all know who wins…tomorrow." Will said.

Everyone cheered excitingly and hoped that their duet was the winner.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

The next day, Adeline walked down the hallways by herself, on her way to French when someone unexpectedly pushed her into the janitor's closet.

"Hey! What the hell was that—"she stopped when she saw it was Mason the one that pushed her in. Her eyes turned cold and she looked away from him," What do you want?" she snapped.

"We need to talk." He answered softly.

"There's nothing to talk about." She replied icily, trying to leave the small closet, only to be brought back by Mason.

"We do." He said.

She sighed," Fine, talk."

"I'm sorry okay? I never meant to hurt you, ever. I just—I like you, I do. But…I love Saphirra." Mason said, running his hands through his hair.

Angry tears bristled in Adeline's eyes," Then why did you lead me on in the first place?" she said through gritted teeth.

Mason licked his lips," I couldn't help myself, you're beautiful Adeline. But I don't want to hurt you; I don't want us to hurt each other."

"We can't keep up with this." Adeline wiped the tears from her eyes.

"I know. "he replied.

Adeline looked into his hazel eyes," I think we should have some kind of closure between you and me. We clearly are not meant to be a couple so why go after each other? You have your girlfriend and I have my life to focus on."

Mason looked down sadly," Is that what you want?"

Adeline nodded," Yes." She answered, her voice cracking.

Mason bit his lip to pull back any tears and nodded," Okay." He whispered.

The two remained silent, both of them standing on opposite sides, fighting the tears that are tempted to come. They liked each other—they did. But they hurt each other and helped each other at the same time—but lately they've been hurting each other more and they couldn't handle it anymore.

Mason looked up to her," Can we have a goodbye kiss?" Mason asked.

Adeline looked at him," I-I-I um—"she sighed and nodded," Okay."

The two walked towards each other and leaned in, their lips meeting. Their good bye kiss, they kissed for a few moments then pulled away.

"I have a song I want us to sing as a duet for glee." Adeline said.

"Why?" he asked.

"It relates to us more than we'd ever know, please? To put closure between us." Adeline pleaded.

Mason nodded," Okay."

Adeline nodded," I'll see you in glee." Adeline looked at him one last time and then left the small closet.

Mason sighed , they were going to have closure, it was a good thing. But he somehow didn't like it. At all.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

"Hey." Gabe greeted softly to Annie who was reading a book in the library.

She looked up and nodded," Hi."

"Mind if I sit with you?" he asked.

She shook her head and gestured him to sit and he took a seat next to her. The two remained quiet until Annie spoke up," You're performance in glee yesterday was good."

"Thank you." He said," I was thinking of you during the performance." He confessed.

Annie turned to him," Oh."

"I still like you Annie, but I won't go after you." He said.

Annie felt a pang in her chest at what he said, she did like him but she didn't want to at the same time," Oh."

He looked at her," Do you like me?" he asked.

"I-I," she sighed," Yes." She replied.

He nodded," Then why aren't we together?"

"Because we can't." the blonde answered.

"Why?"

"We'll hurt each other."

"How do you know?"

"I just do."

Gabe nodded," I just want you to know something." He said.

"What is it?" she asked.

He stared into her light blue eyes," No matter what happens between you and I, I'll always love you."

Before she could answer, Gabe stood up and left her with those words. She looked at him leave.

" No matter what happens between you and I, I'll always love you." Kept repeating in Annie's head.

"Me too." She said to herself, she just wished he could've heard it.

~~New Directions: The Next Generation! ~~

Will grinned excitingly, "All right guys! Now I assume you all want to know who's the winner?"

Everybody nodded excitingly," Well, your parents and I really talked and debated on our winning duet but we came to a conclusion…" he smiled," And our winners of our duets competition are… drum roll…" the drummer played the drum roll and everyone leaned forward to hear who it was," Gabe and Delilah!" the curly-haired teacher exclaimed.

"WHAT? That is so not fair! Adeline and I did an awesome job on our song—"Rowan shouted, standing up, Adeline pulled her down and calmed her down.

Gabe and Delilah stood up and took the BreadstiX gift card and smiled politely at Mr. Schue. Gabe and Delilah walked back to their seats and Gabe handed Delilah the card," Here, you have it." He said.

Delilah shook her head," I don't really like BreadstiX, too many carbs. You use it on a future date you might have." Delilah said, giving the card to Gabe.

"The girl I would take wouldn't go with me…" he thought to himself, he nodded to Delilah and smiled to her.

Will smiled," Well that concludes—"he suddenly stopped when he saw Adeline's hand raise up." Yes Adeline?"

"Mason and I have a duet we want to perform—if you'd let us." She explained.

Will was taken back," Oh, well okay, show us what you got." He said.

Adeline looked at Mason and he stood up, Adeline whispered to the band the song while Mason grabbed two stools for Adeline and him to sit on.

Adeline and Mason took a seat on the stools and Adeline nodded to the band that started playing,

You only know what I want you to, Mason sang.
Adeline looked at him as she sang, I know everything you don't want me to
Your mouth is poison
Your mouth is wine, Mason sang
You think your dreams
Are the same as mine, Adeline sang.

The two sat in the stools and sang with pure raw and emotion, this was hurting the two,
Oh I don't love you
But I always will
Oh I don't love you
But I always will
Oh I don't love you
But I always will
I always will, The two harmonized.

Adeline's eyes glimmered with tears, I wish you'd hold me when I turn my back
The less I give
The more I get back, Mason sang, putting so much emotion to the song.
Oh your hands can heal
Your hands can bruise, Adeline sang hugging herself.
I don't have a choice
But I still choose you, Mason shook his head and sang.

The two looked at each other as they sang the song, never looking away from each other, hazel meeting gray. Both their eyes tearing up. They were finally having closure but it felt so painful letting go of each other.

Oh I don't love you
But I always will
Oh I don't love you
But I always will

Annie and Gabe looked at each other and they felt their heart breaking for each other, they loved each other but they were scared to be together.

Oh I don't love you
But I always will
Oh I don't love you
But I always will

Tears streamed down both their faces as they sang, everyone looked at the performances and there were tears here and there, they could feel the emotion these two were putting into the song.

Oh I don't love you
But I always will

Rowan stared at Ethan and Ethan did the same, stubbornness is what was hurting the two. The two were stubborn to admit their feelings—well at least Rowan was.

Oh I don't love you
But I always will

Aaron looked at Orion, they clearly liked each other, but Orion wasn't ready to come out. And it hurt Aaron in the process.

Oh I don't love you
But I always will
I always will
I always will
I always will
I always will

Mason and Adeline looked at each other with tear stained faces, this was goodbye for both of them.

I always will

Long chapter but did you like it? Hopefully you did! Next chapter is the Halloween chapter. So I'll get to that as soon as I can.

I'd also like to thank Xadamjackson13 for helping me with the songs to use this chapter! Thank you a lot!

Oh and also in my Polyvore like I mentioned last chapter, I have outfits from this story so check them out! My user name is: forever-young24.

Also, the poll for voting for the band name is now closed, the winning name was, Strangers Like Me. So the official band name is, Strangers Like Me!

Also, if you have any ideas for any of the characters please PM me! I don't bite and I am very willing to listen! So don't think I won't!

VERY, VERY, VERY IMPORTANT NOTE! YOU REALLY NEED TO READ THIS:

So since next chapter is the Halloween episode, you guys need to PM me or leave in your review the costume you want your OC to wear, but here's the catch, they cant show their faces—or identity. So they need to wear something that won't show their identity so it could be a mask or something. So please let me know or I will choose the costume for your OC! Let me know as soon as you can though because you guys know how consistent my updates are, though this will take me a while because it's a special chapter so… but still let me know as soon as possible! The sooner the better guys! And the Halloween chapter will be split into two parts! So PLEASE let me know soon! Thank you for reading this, if you did, write, Strangers Like Me in your review or PM message!

Songs:

-I Kissed a Girl-Katy Perry

-Candyman- Christina Aguilera

-Wide Awake- Katy Perry

-Come Home- One Republic ft. Sarah Bareilles

-So Emotional- Whitney Houston (The Glee Version with Rachel and Santana!)

-The Girl Is Mine- Michael Jackson ft. Paul McCartney

-Marry You- Bruno Mars

-Good Time- Owl City ft. Carly Rae Jepsen

-Better Than I Know Myself- Adam Lambert

-In My Head- Jason Derulo *Here's a link for the dance routine: www . youtube watch?v=TLtSfYX8tJk

-Airplanes- B.O.B ft. Hayley Williams

-Fall For You- Secondhand Serenade *Again, another link for the dance routine: www . youtube watch?v=ToDZ9Q2hIBk&feature=related

-Poison and Wine- The Civil Wars