Chapter 9
A/N: I don't know if anyone noticed, I had jess singing on the back porch one time but I forgot to explain. Will and Terri are living in a house not an apartment so they won't be looking for a house in my story.
"Will, my sister and her family are coming over for lunch so we need to clean the place up." Aunt Terri yelled from upstairs as I was eating my pancakes for breakfast.
I groan, I had wanted to sit around and do nothing today and now I have to help clean the house?
Uncle Will walked in with his eyes wide, "You don't need to be anywhere today do you?" He asks and I shake my head no, a little confused. He sighs before explaining. "Her sister's kids are insane."
I laugh, "I'm sure they're not that bad."
"I'm telling you, they're terrible."
I grin as a thought comes to mind. "If I can get them to be good, you take me out to get ice cream."
"Done," He says. "But if I win you have to do the dishes."
"You're on," I tell him cockily, "Prepare to lose."
"Believe me now?" Uncle Will asks with a smirk. I hit his arm before getting up and trying to catch one of the ginger triplets.
I run around the room and they scream louder as they realize I'm chasing them. I manage to herd them outside into the yard where I corner one of the boys and grab him. "What's your name?" I ask as he tries to squirm out of my arms.
"Kyle, now let me go!" He yells.
"You want ice cream?" I ask and he immediately stills. "I'll take that as a yes, go get your brothers, quick before I change my mind." I release him and he runs after his brothers. It takes a while for him to get them to stop so he can explain but then they all come back to me.
"I have a deal for you guys, and if you do what I say you'll all get ice cream…"
All 4 adults stare, mouths agape in shock, as I lead all three inside in an orderly fashion.
"Okay," I tell the kids. "I'll count first. Ready? 1… 2… 3…" I start counting as they all hide. I told them we could still play games like hide-and-seek but that we had to be quiet or none of us would get ice cream.
"20! Ready or not, here I come!" I yell and I open my eyes. The adults are still silent just staring at me. I grin, their faces are priceless.
"How did you…" Aunt Terri's sister trails off as I laugh.
"Have you ever just played with them?" I question.
She snorts, "Of course not, you think I'd play with those hellions." I shake my head as I run off to find them all.
Once I had gotten them all to play with me and listen I had a pretty fun afternoon. They were all sweethearts when they were actually allowed to have fun and had someone to play with them. I pitied them having to deal with Aunt Kendra every day. She was even more annoying than Aunt Terri and I wouldn't be able to do it. Now that I understand why they were acting out when they came here, I think I'd be doing the same thing in their place.
"Uncle Will," I called in a singsong voice, "We're all ready to go get ice cream."
"What? That's not what I agreed to." He splutters.
"You would really deprive these sweet children delicious ice cream." As I say this the triplets proceed to pout and give him innocent smiles the way only a little kid can.
Uncle Will groans as he caves, "Fine, fine let's go." We all cheer and I high-five them as we all head to an ice cream shop. We leave Aunt Terri and her sister. Her sister's husband was going to join us but Kendra said he couldn't and he immediately sat down. She was scary when she wanted to be, and very bossy.
We all enjoyed ice cream and headed back to the house so Kendra's family could leave, but not before she begged me to babysit her kids. Apparently they had scared off all of their past babysitters. It was probably them trying to get their mom's attention. I readily agreed before hugging them all goodbye.
If only all of life could be as simple as today.
I smiled as I headed into school. I didn't have a lot of friends, but there's a reason the quote Quality over quantity is famous. I've been here for a month and a half now and everyone in the glee club has grown closer. We still don't have any more people, the assembly glee club performed in last week was a hit but it wasn't enough to get anyone to join. At least that's what I thought.
Mercedes and I were debating on whether Beyoncé or Celine Dion was the better singer when we walked stopped in our tracks.
"What the hell are they doing here, Mr. Shue?" Mercedes asks as we look at the three cheerleaders sitting in our seats as if they already own our club.
"What kind of girlfriend would I be if I didn't support Finn," Quinn says with a smug look at Rachel.
"They tried out and they sang well, we accept everyone here Mercedes, remember that. This is Santana, Brittany and Quinn."
I smile and say hi but Quinn is too absorbed in Finn and the other 2 just look at me. "Um, no. Bye new girl." The dark-haired one says so I shrug and head over with Tina and Mercedes, they're better company anyway.
Glee club practice went on as usual, though the addition of the 3 cheerleaders caused some tension. Kurt was convinced that Santana was a secret agent or a spy or something for Coach Sue and Rachel kept glaring at Quinn the entire time. By the end of it, I was glad to be able to go home.
I was walking out to Uncle Will's car when I ran into a familiar face. "Hey Puck," I called. "What's up?"
"Nothing much, just working out for football." He flexed his muscles and I rolled my eyes at him, willing myself not to blush.
"I can see that. You were right, by the way, everyone on the bus avoids your seat like it's the plague."
He chuckled, "It's a natural talent."
"The freshman sitting next to me looked like he was scared for my life." We both laughed again. "I don't see why they think you're so scary though."
"You don't?" He gasped, but the grin on his face told me he was joking. "I'm hurt."
"Well, you are my knight in shining armor after all." I joked, before realizing how that might sound. C'mon, I can do this, I told myself before quickly saying, "Hey can I have your number? I mean we are friends and all." I add nervously.
He smirked, "Sure." He quickly put his number into my phone before saying bye and heading home.
I was grinning ear to ear when Uncle Will finally came out of the school with his stuff, "Someone's happy," he stated.
"Yeah, it's a nice day out." I told him, not in the mood to explain that I had gotten my friend Puck's number and might have a crush on him even though he has a girlfriend. Ugh.
"Hey, your grandparents are coming over this weekend. They wanted to see you and I was going to tell them about the baby." He says as we walk to the car.
"That's great," I hadn't seen them since the funeral for my parents and I missed them.
"They're here," Uncle Will calls and I'm immediately on my feet and running towards the door. As soon as the door opens I tackle my grandpa and he laughs as he hugs me back.
"Hey kiddo," He says as my grandma walks up behind him.
"Where's my hug?" She complains jokingly and I laugh before hugging her too.
"I missed you guys." I tell them as we head into the living room so Aunt Terri and Uncle Will can greet them too.
"Mom, Dad, I'm glad you guys were able to come," Uncle Will says as he comes up to us. Aunt Terri stays over by the couch, smiling uneasily.
"C'mon Aunt Terri," I call as I run over and grab her arm, dragging her over to everyone. Living with her had forced us to attempt to get along and if she wants to be a true part of this family she has to get out of her comfort zone and actually interact with my grandparents.
She squeaks in protest before forcing a smile to her face as she ends up next to Uncle Will. He wraps an arm around her and I grin in success when she joins the conversation. We talk about random stuff like how I'm fitting in here and glee club until Uncle Will and Terri leave to set the table and bring out the food.
"So how are you doing?" My grandma asks as we sit together on the couch.
"I don't know, I miss them so much it hurts." I tell her.
"Me too darling, me too." She whispers and I hug her, eyes closed trying to fend off the tears.
"Dinner!" Terri calls from the kitchen. I wipe my eyes and help my grandma up and we walk in together. I end up sitting on one side between my grandparents and Uncle Will and Aunt Terri sit on the other side.
"I didn't know you started cooking Terri." My grandma said as she looked at the food on the table.
"Oh, it's just hamburger casserole." She replied. "Watch out for bones." I watched as Grandma looked down at her food.
I laughed quietly before whispering in her ear, "Don't worry, I helped her cook it. I made sure it's actually edible." When she looks at me, I wink and she chuckles.
"What's so funny," Uncle Will asks.
"Nothing son," My Grandma tells him with a grin on her face.
We kept eating dinner until Uncle Will just shook his head and looked up. "I'm sorry, I can't do it," A smile lit up his face, "We're having a baby boy," He announces. I smile, Aunt Terri had told us before they came that she didn't want to tell them yet and I thought it was kind of stupid because they're going to find out eventually but I agreed because it was what she wanted. Now that Uncle Will told them we don't have to keep it a secret anymore.
"Oh, that's wonderful, we're gonna have another grandbaby," My grandma cheers as she happily gets up and hugs her son.
"That's fantastic," my grandpa tells them as he embraces Terri.
We spend the rest of the evening catching up and talking about the baby, Aunt Terri didn't look very happy though and I couldn't figure out why. I would have to ask later.
Though I loved my family I was happy when the afternoon ended and I could be alone in my room. Talking for so long was exhausting. I lie on my bed, staring at the ceiling, as I think about what I had told my grandma earlier. I missed my parents so much, and it was always there. Sure, sometimes I could distract myself and I would be okay, but the ache is constant.
I go over to my wall and take off a picture of me and my parents. A tear slides down my cheek as I look at it. We were so happy, it wasn't fair that they had been taken. They should still be here with me.
(I'll see you again: Westlife)
Always
You will be part of me
And I will forever feel your strength
When I need it most
You're gone now
Gone but not forgotten
I can't say this to your face
But I know you hear
I'll see you again
You never really left
I feel you walk beside me
I know I'll see you again
When I'm lost
And missing you like crazy
I tell myself I'm so blessed
To have had you in my life
My life
I'll see you again
You never really left
I feel you walk beside me
I know I'll see you again
When I had the time to tell you
I never thought I'd live to see the day
When those words I should've said would come to haunt me
In my darkest hour I tell myself
I'll see you again
I'll see you again
You never really left
I feel you walk beside me
I know I'll see you again
Someday I'll see you again
I'll see you again
You never really left
I feel you walk beside me
I know I'll see you again
I will see you again
I'll see you again
I miss you like crazy
You're gone but not forgotten
I'll never forget you
Someday I'll see you again
I feel you walk beside me
Never leave you
Gone but not forgotten
I feel you by my side
No this is not goodbye
No this is not goodbye
No this is not goodbye
No this is not goodbye
A/N: Sorry if the beginning of this chapter was boring and there hasn't been a whole lot of glee club. When I write this I try to focus on Jessica and since she hasn't joined glee club yet there isn't a lot about it. Thanks for reading.