Disclaimer: I don't own Fox (are they hiring?). I don't own Glee (not for the lack of trying). I don't own any characters of Glee (I'm still trying to win the lottery). There for all rights go to Ryan Murphy and Fox Net.
A/N: Sorry, I forgot to do the disclaimer in the last chapter. I had watch the video for the Glee Anthem/Theme song Don't Stop Believin'. So hopefully I did it justice in this story.
Chapter Two: The New Directions
David's old beat up Ford truck came to a screeching halt in the school's parking lot. It was his sister's first day of high school and his first day back. David had decided to try out for the football team. His Dad had played football when he was in school so he thought that his son would enjoy it as well. Even though David's heart and soul was on the ice when played hockey, but after an argument with his Dad, Paul Karofsky. He give football a chance.
David looked over at his sister, Cassidy. She was nothing but a bundle of nerves, which for a starting freshman was pretty common. Even, David admitted that he was very nervous on his first day of starting high school last year: Especially, with the "Freshmen Friday" tradition.
"David, I'm scared. What if nobody likes me? I mean, what if, I don't make any friends here?" Cassidy asked. Cassidy moved backed in with her father and brother over summer. Their mother had gotten a promotion. It was good for their mother but it would have Cassidy be in another country. So their parents thought it would be better if Cassidy attended the same High School as her brother.
"Don't worry, sis. There are plenty of extracurricular activities for you to choose from and I'm pretty certain you will at least make one good friend here." David assured her. "And besides if anyone gives you trouble. You know where to find me."
"I would like to fight my own battles, Bro!" Cassidy retorted. "But thanks for the jester, though."
Cassidy and David got out of the truck and headed toward the school for their first class. They were walking by the dumpster and was about to pass it when a group of red jackets caught Cassidy's eye. She stopped and turned to see what team they were and to see what they up too.
"The football team," David said.
"What are they doing?" Cassidy asked but when a terrified cry hit her ears. She knew what they were up too.
Tearing down the lot to where the football jerks were and at full speed and with all of her might. Cassidy manage to shove the one with the ridiculous Mohawk into the dumpster and get the boy out of harm's way (for now). Sometimes Cassidy doesn't think and acts without coming up with a plan. Now in the middle of at least five football players staring down at her with a disgusted sneer, Cassidy really wished she had brought her back up with her.
"So the little homo got himself a girlfriend?" The one who looks like the leader said. It looks as if he was holding the boy's jacket that they were about to toss into the dumpster.
"What's your problem? You can't just go around bullying anyone you think is beneath you!" Cassidy yelled hoping her brother would come along or at least a teacher.
"Well, well, well," Mohawk said with a smirk. "Hey, girl. When your get bored trying to turn the loser over there. Why don't you let the Puckersorous give you ago?"
"I wouldn't touch you even with a ten foot poll! There's no telling what STD's, I might catch that you've been spreading around." Cassidy gave him the ultimate look of disgust. Was this guy serious? Did he truly think he could just into any girl's pants?
"What did you just say?" Clearly Mohawk wasn't used to being rejected.
"You heard me. " Cassidy said defiantly.
"Hey, Pinhead! No One!"
A splash of bright yellow and orange slushies' were dripping and drenching Mohawk and the Leader's faces, hair and shirts. The next thing they knew, in one fell swoop. They were being picked up and tossed into the dumpster; the dumpster lid being shut; and the loud echoing sound of someone's hand banging the lid a couple of times to make sure it was in place.
The guy was wearing a red Letterman's jacket so clearly he was a jock. The guy turned around after clapping his hands together brushing the imaginary dirt off and looked at the rest of the group. It was David "the Brick Wall" Karofsky! He came up to where the boy and his sister stood crossed his arms and gave the mother of all glares.
"Now that the trash has been taken care of." David smirked. "So, unless you want to do what the old saying says and 'Pick on somebody your own size.' I suggest that you make like a baseball bat and beat it. Unless, of course you want to join those two losers."
The Jocks shook their heads. David was either taller than them or bigger than them in size. With their tails tucked between their legs the jocks took off.
"I know I said I can fight my own battles, Bro." Cassidy said. "But thanks."
"I know you can handle yourself, Cass. But I am your backup plan." David said. "Hey, come on. Let's get to class."
Cassidy stopped by the bulletin board looking at all the different clubs to sign up for. One club kinda stuck out for her. The New Directions, McKinley High School's Glee Club. Not many kids signed up though.
'Hhmm. Maybe it's a new club and hasn't had a chance to get out there.' Cassidy thought. She thought about signing up. She did love to sing. Not much of a dancer but she could sing. Maybe she'll see how the other kids are and then decide on signing up or not. With that in mind Cassidy head for her next class. Chemistry 1.
"Hi." A guy in a wheel chair greeted Cassidy. "I'm Artie and I saw you were looking at the signup sheet for New Directions. Are you thinking of signing up?"
"I might," Cassidy said. "I don't know yet. I'm kinda new here. I might sign up. I think I might see how the other kids who signed up are though. Just to see if it's something I might want to do."
Artie nodded in understanding. "So, how you liking McKinley so far?"
"It's not bad. Are you signing up for New Directions?" Cassidy asked.
"I am. And so is Tina." Artie said. "You should try it. It looks like it could be fun."
The teacher called everyone's attention to the front board and class started without any other hitch.
As much as Cassidy tried too, she really did. She couldn't concentrate on the class. Her mind kept reeling what Artie had said. It could be fun. Him and his friend Tina had signed up along with a few others. Cassidy really did want to be a part of something special. Her brother, David, was already on the Hockey team and they be stupid not to have him on the football team.
'I'll see the auditions and decide if I want to join then.' With that in mind, Cassidy went back to trying to concentrate on what the teacher was babbling on about.
Cassidy decided that while David went to football tryouts, to sneak in and see the other sign ups' auditions. This could have been the worst idea Cassidy has ever came up with and with fourteen years of crazy friends and traveling a lot when her parents' divorce. This was saying something. It wasn't the fact that any of them were bad. On the contrary, they weren't that bad. So far Cassidy was impressed by Kurt Hummel, a male soprano, that was very rare to see in young guys. Usually, you don't see a male soprano until Broadway or the Opera. Having one here in McKinley was very unusual and he was very good.
No. The reason why Cassidy was thinking that it was a bad idea was because of one Rachel Berry (who for some odd reason signs her name with a gold star?). She was up there on stage doing one the most impressive versions of On My Own from Les Miserable.
To say Cassidy was a bit intimidated would have been an understatement. She knew she could sing and had no problem battling it out – whether she won or not – in a Diva off or for a solo: But when she heard Rachel Berry sing. She was starting to doubt herself and wonder if signing up for the New Directions was a good idea after all.
Football practice was over and David was ecstatic! He made the team! And the best part was he could continue to play for both the Hockey and the football team! Many of the guys were hooting and hollering and laughing about something on the lockers. David had a feeling what it might be about.
Mr. Schuster came in earlier to talk to the football team to see if anyone might be interested in signing up for the Glee Club. Naturally, all the guys laughed but David's interest was piqued. David and his sister, Cassidy, were pretty good at family get togethers' and they were a big hit at their parent's business parties. David did like to sing and his Dad had been getting on him to broaden his extracurricular activities to more than just sports. Plus, Cassidy was thinking of signing up any way and this was his second chance of doing things differently. Maybe he would sign up.
"What are you guys laughing at?" David asked feigning ignorance.
"Just this stupid signup sheet for Homo Explosion." Puck said writing some rude remark on it. Everyone laughed at that and did the same thing.
Wait. Didn't Puck, Finn and Mike actually join the Glee Club? David remembered Puck threatening him for what he did to "Puck's boy," Kurt. Finn practically stood by Kurt to make sure nothing bad (other than a slushy to the face) happened and didn't he become Kurt's step brother? Mike literary threaten David to back off Kurt and even gotten into a fist fight with David. How did these guys go from the best friends Kurt could have ever asked for to being this? Or was it, how did these guys go from being complete and utter douche bags to the best friends Kurt could ever ask for?
David didn't know and gave up on trying to figure it out. He took a quick shower surprising everyone at how much he didn't care if anyone saw him or not. David never really showed his body around and he never displayed any kind of "I don't care what people think of me" attitude before. Apparently he had gone under some sort of change over the summer. The question that was on everyone's mind was. Was it a change for the better?
Many of the jocks had left and David was on his way to pick up his sister Cassidy. She was trying a few more Clubs out to see what she might want to do. David paused for a moment in front of the signup sheet. He really was thinking of signing up and saying "Screw It" to the whole status quoi.
Are you still thinking of signing up for the Glee Club? -David.
Yeah, I am. –Cassidy
But? –David.
But . . . Have u seen some of them Dave? That Berry girl is really good. –Cassidy.
Since when did u back down? -David.
This isn't Choir Dave! I think I'm out of my league here! - Cassidy.
I don't believe it! Who r u and what have u done to my sis? -David.
I'll try it if you do. –Cassidy.
I say we try it. –David.
Fine! But if I try it and don't like then I'm finding something else then! -Cassidy.
How 'bout this. We sit down and see one group performance. If you don't like it then we split? Deal? -David.
Deal. - Cassidy.
David put his phone away after texting his sister and was really contemplating on whether or not he should sign up. You know what? Screw it. He'll just say that one of the guys thought it would be funny to sign him up. With that in mind David signed signup.
Little did he know that he was being watched by the Coach of the Glee Club, Mr. Schue. He had a small smile forming on his face. Things just might be changing for the better.
Cassidy and David were walking by the auditorium when they suddenly heard something coming from the doors. Curiosity taking over, they decided to catch it out.
(New Directions)
Da Da Da Da Da Da,
Da Da Da Da Da Da
Da Da Da Da Da Da
(Finn)
Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
(Rachel)
Just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
A singer in a smoky room
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
(Finn and Rachel)
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
(New Directions)
Da Da Da Da Da Da
Da Da Da Da Da Da
(Finn and Rachel)
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight, people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night
(New Directions)
Da Da Da Da Da Da
Da Da Da Da Da Da
(Rachel)
Working hard to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill
(Finn and Rachel)
Payin' anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
(Rachel)
Some will win, some will lose
(Finn and Rachel)
Some are born to sing the blues
And now the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on
(New Directions)
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight, people
Hoah, oh, oh, ooooohhhhhh!
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight, people
Hoah, oh, oh, ooooohhhhhh!
Don't stop believin'
No don't stop believin'
Hoah, oh, oh, oooohhhh!
Don't stop!
Cassidy clapped when they were done. Getting everyone's attention including the Glee Club Coach, Mr. Schue. Kurt recognized her and her brother as the ones who saved him from the bullies at the dumpster and gave them a friendly smile and small wave.
"Ok, white boy," the African-American girl said to Kurt. "Who are they and how do you know them?"
"Calm down Mercedes. That's Cassidy and her brother David." Kurt introduced them. "They saved me from a dumpster dive with the bullies. By the way." Kurt turned his full attention to David and David tried very hard to keep a smile from forming on his face. "I never did get the chance to thank you properly for saving me the other day."
"It was no problem, Hummel." David said. "Sorry about your jacket, though."
"It's alright." Kurt shrugged. Causing nearly everybody on stage to raise an eyebrow at that. Since when did Kurt not make such a big deal about his clothes?
"So, are you here to join Glee Club?" Kurt asked hoping the excitement wasn't noticeable in his voice. He may well be developing a crush on one David Karofsky.
"I was," Cassidy answered. "Is it too late to sign up?"
"No, no. It's not too late," Mr. Schue said. One down six more to go for getting new members to join.
"I'm sorry." Rachel said stepping forward with a little too perfect smile plastered on her face. "But, uh, what song, are going to sing to audition?"
"Audition?" Cassidy asked.
"Yes," Rachel said looking a bit smug. "Audition. We all audition to get into New Directions. So you need to audition so we can see if your even good."
"To see if I'm any good?" Cassidy recited giving Rachel a challenging look. Is this girl for real? Did she really think that Cassidy couldn't sing!
"Well, if you're not then, there's no hard feelings for trying out." Rachel said sweetly. A fake smile on her face looking even more smug than ever.
Cassidy walked down the aisle and up on stage, hands on her hips giving Rachel the look. She calming and casually walked over to Rachel and stood in front of Rachel with her trade mark look and stance. David knew that look and couldn't help but smirk. It's on!
"Seriously?" Cassidy challenged. "HIT IT!"
Music started to play and has soon as Cassidy's metro soprano's voice started to sing, classic Janet Jackson. Rachel's smug look began to look more like a cross between a fake smile and a grimace.
Sittin' in the movie show, thinkin' nasty thoughts, huh
Better be a gentlemen or you turn me off, huh
That's right, a-let me tell it
Nasty
Nasty boys, don't mean a thing, huh
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty
Nasty boys, don't ever change, huh
Oh you nasty boys
I don't like no nasty car,
I don't like a nasty food, huh
Ooh ooh yeah
The only nasty thing I like is the nasty groove, huh
Will this one do?
Uh huh, I know
Nasty
Nasty boys, don't mean a thing, huh
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty
Nasty boys, don't ever change, huh
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty
Nasty boys, give me your nasty groove, huh
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty
Nasty boys, let me see your nasty body move, huh
Oh you nasty boys
I could learn to like this
Listen up.
I'm not a prude (no)
I just want some respect (that's right)
So close the door if you want me to respond (ooh ooh yeah)
'Cause privacy is my middle name
My last name is Control
No my first name ain't baby
It's Janet
Miss Jackson if you're nasty
Nasty
Nasty boys, don't mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty
Nasty boys, don't ever change, huh
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty boys, don't mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys
Don't mean a thing to me, uh
Nasty!
Don't mean a thing, huh
Oh you nasty boys
Uh!
I love this part
Hey!
Who's that thinkin' nasty thoughts?
(New Directions)
Nasty boys!
(Cassidy)
Who's that in that nasty car?
(New Directions)
Nasty boys!
(Cassidy)
Who's that eating that nasty food?
(New Directions)
Nasty boys!
(Cassidy)
Who's jamming to my nasty groove?
(New Directions)
Nasty boys!
(Cassidy)
Ladies
(New Directions)
Nasty boys
(Cassidy)
Don't mean a thing
Oh, you nasty boys.
When the song ended Cassidy looked at Rachel with her hands on hips and raised eyebrow. The rest of the New Directions and David were clapping for her performance.
"Thoughts?" Cassidy asked.
"Wow. That was . . . That was excellent. Yeah. So, uh, welcome to New Directions." Rachel said.
"Thanks." Cassidy said.
Rachel was wearing a smile that didn't reach her eyes. There was glint her eyes and a look on her face that Cassidy didn't recognize. Little did Cassidy know. She would come to recognize what that glint and look truly was.
A/N:
Which song should I use for Showmance
A) Don't Stop Believin'
B) We're Not Goin' To Take
C) Eye of the Tiger
Please let me know what you think I should use either in the poll on my profile or in a review or PM me. I love all of your feedback it really means a lot to me!
Songs Used:
Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
Nasty by Janet Jackson.