Welcome to the Season One finale! This is going to be a longish chapter, so be prepared! :P There's a time-skip from December to early January in this chapter:) Also, I've decided to split the Finale into two parts because I couldn't fit all of the characters into one chapter.
If you missed the last chapter, I strongly recommend you check it out because you probably won't understand what's going on :P
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Monday 12th January:
Valery Crane's POV:
Valery slung her schoolbag over her shoulders and checked her reflection in the mirror. Santana had called a few days ago to tell Valery she could stay in the apartment for as long as she needed. Their conversation was short and awkward.
Usually, Valery wouldn't take charity from anyone, especially not from someone who completely abandoned her, but she really didn't have anywhere else to go.
Valery stood in the doorframe of Avalon's bedroom and looked at the girl as she slept. Avalon hadn't left the apartment since Valery brought her here on Christmas Eve. Avalon's step-brother and step-mother stopped by every so often to check on her, but they never got passed the front door. Aaron hadn't come to visit since Avalon broke up with him. Valery didn't ask Avalon for details regarding the break-up.
Tayla, Austen and Joshua stopped by a few times. They were the only people Avalon let see her. She never spoke when they were there though. She just lay in bed and listened to them talking.
Valery kneeled down beside the bed and lightly poked Avalon to wake her up.
"Hey, Av..." Valery whispered when the girl's eyes fluttered open, 'School starts today. Are you coming?'
Avalon stared up at Valery and shook her head. Valery nodded understandingly. She stood up and walked into the kitchen. She picked up the tray of pancakes, fruit and orange juice and brought it into Avalon. She put it down in front of her and Avalon smiled thankfully.
"I'll get the people in your classes to take notes for you so you don't miss anything. I'll bring home dinner at around five. There's plenty of food in the fridge and I've drawn you a bath." Valery said.
Avalon smiled and Valery bent down and wrapped her arms around her. Avalon returned the hug. Valery stepped back and turned to leave.
"Thanks, mom." Avalon croaked.
Valery turned around and smiled, 'Shut up.'
On the rare occasions when Avalon spoke, Valery never made a big deal about it. She knew Avalon wouldn't like it.
Valery opened the front door and made her way to school.
Joshua Shapiro's POV:
Joshua stopped in front of his locker and opened it. He removed the books he needed and slammed it shut. He turned to face Zachary, Austen and Blake. Joshua noticed that Blake was stealing glances at Austen. Austen noticed it and he shuffled uncomfortably. The whole Ryan situation really messed him up.
Tayla arrived beside Joshua and stared at Austen and Blake.
"When you're done eye-fucking Austen, come to Chemistry with me." Tayla said to Blake.
Joshua and Zachary laughed, while Austen blushed. Blake nodded and himself and Tayla set off in the opposite direction.
Zachary wrapped his arm around Joshua's shoulder and Joshua leaned into him.
"So... what's going on between you and Blake?" Joshua asked.
"What? Nothing!" Austen squealed.
Joshua and Zachary smirked and Austen sighed.
"You can't tell him I told you this, okay?" Austen asked, and when the couple nodded, he continued, 'Well, he was at my house on Saturday. We were just talking on my bed about stuff and one thing lead to another and... he kissed me.'
Joshua gasped, 'Did you kiss him back?'
"What? No!" Austen defended.
"Why not?" Zachary asked.
"None of your fucking business!" Austen shouted before turning on his heels and marching down the hallway.
Joshua and Zachary exchanged confused glances before heading towards their first classes.
Tayla Mallory's POV:
Tayla shut her locker and headed towards the cafeteria. When she arrived, she noticed McKenna standing in front of the doors, waiting. McKenna spotted her and Tayla turned to leave. Tayla quickened her pace, but McKenna was faster and she caught up to her.
"So now you want to talk to me?" Tayla spat.
Tayla had tried on numerous occasions to contact McKenna since the rave, but she never answered.
McKenna looked down at the floor. She opened her mouth to say something, but closed it immediately.
Tayla sighed, 'Thought so... bye.'
Tayla turned to walk away and McKenna stood up straight.
"I know that I've been ignoring you lately..." McKenna began.
Tayla stopped and turned her head slightly.
"...and I know that it looks like I don't care... but I do. A lot." McKenna continued.
Tayla didn't reply and McKenna cleared her throat.
"I've never met anyone like you... and I've never felt like this before... it's been hard, but I don't care anymore," McKenna said, her voice firm, 'If people talk, they talk.'
Tayla turned to face McKenna. Tears began streaming down Tayla's cheeks.
"What makes you think I like you." Tayla croaked.
"Tayla... I know you've been hurt, and I know you're skeptical of me now... but I... it takes everything in me not to grab you and kiss you every-time I see you in the halls." McKenna whispered, her eyes beginning to water.
McKenna took a step toward Tayla and whispered in her ear.
"Je t'aime..."
"What the hell does that mean?"
McKenna laughed, 'It's French... it means 'I love you'.'
Tayla went stiff and she stepped back from McKenna.
"No... no you don't." Tayla stuttered.
"Tayla..." McKenna sniffled with a hint of hurt in her voice.
"You're just like them... just like Avalon... and... and Aaron and Lyssa and Lindsay and everyone in this school.. you'll turn your back on me eventually." Tayla whimpered.
"One thing I can promise you..." McKenna whispered as she stepped closer to Tayla yet again, 'Is that I will never turn my back on you.'
The two girls stood in the hallway together in silence. Tayla's eyes were trained on the floor, squinted, thinking. Eventually, she looked up at McKenna, rushed forward and kissed the French beauty with all of her might.
Lyssa Carrington's POV:
Lyssa arrived outside Principal Sylvester's office and sat down in the waiting area opposite Becky, who was staring at her.
"What's your problem?" Lyssa spat.
"Who pissed in your Cornflakes?" Becky shot back.
Lyssa rolled her eyes and looked through the glass into the Principal's office. Sue saw her and beckoned for her to come inside.
Lyssa stepped into the office and sat down opposite Sue.
"I'm sorry," Sue turned her head and removed her glasses, 'Did I tell you to sit?'
"No," Lyssa smiled, 'Is there a problem?'
Sue chuckled, 'What can I do for you, Bethany?'
"Firstly, my name is Lyssa. I don't know why you insist in calling me every name but my own," Lyssa started, 'And lastly, I want back in on the deal to destroy the Glee Club.'
"Firstly, I don't much like your tone, Penelope," Sue smirked as Lyssa rolled her eyes, 'And what makes you think I'd like you back?'
Lyssa smiled, 'Because everyone's growing to like the Glee Club. Thanks to Avalon and Austen, people actually like that club now. And because of Tayla, people are too scared to make fun of it. You have no-one on your side.'
Sue pursed her lips, 'This is true... But what stops you from pulling out like you did last time?'
"I have a purpose this time." Lyssa replied simply.
"Oh, and what might that purpose be?"
"I just... have a bone to pick with someone who loves that club."
"Fine. You're back in." Sue said after a while.
Lyssa smiled, 'Great.'
Avalon Brickstone's POV:
Avalon awoke to the sound of someone knocking on the door. She contemplated getting up, but ended up falling back asleep. When she woke up ten minutes later, someone was still knocking on the door. Avalon groaned and sat up. She walked to the front door and opened it, expecting it to be Valery. She was shocked to see her step-brother-to-be, Roman Tate standing in front of her. Avalon went to slam the door, but Roman blocked it with his foot.
"Avalon, stop." Roman said.
Avalon sighed and opened the door wider. Roman stepped inside and Avalon brought him into the living room. They sat next to each-other on one of the sofas.
"My mom's worried about you." Roman said after a while.
Avalon scowled, 'What about my dad?'
Roman bit his lip, 'He says that you're acting strange... He thinks you're pregnant.'
"What?" Avalon screeched.
Roman burst out laughing, 'I'm joking!'
Roman fell onto his side laughing and Avalon started play-punching him.
"That wasn't funny, you idiot!" Avalon screamed.
Roman sat up, 'It's nice to see you back to your usual self.'
Avalon smiled lightly, 'Thanks.'
"Look... I know we haven't gotten on that well ever since my mom and I moved here," Roman began, 'But I think you'd actually like me if you gave me a chance.'
Avalon thought for a moment, 'Yeah... I've been kind of a bitch. It's hard, you know?'
"Yeah, I totally understand." Roman replied.
Avalon smiled up at him and she leaned into his side. She felt him tense up and she looked up at him.
"Is something wrong?" Avalon asked.
"What? No! No, everything's fine." Roman panicked.
Avalon laughed, 'You do know that I know you like me.'
Roman blushed, 'Is it that obvious?'
Avalon grinned, 'Nah, Tayla told me.'
"Oh... wow you must think I'm a creep."
"Why would I think that?" Avalon asked.
"Because you're my step-sister." Roman replied, his eyes fixated on the floor.
"So? We're not related or anything... I think you're cute," Avalon's eyes widened after she realised what she'd said, 'It's cute... your crush is cute. Not you.'
Roman laughed, 'Nice save.'
The pair sat in silence for a few moments.
"I am cute though." Roman said after a while.
Avalon laughed, 'You're so cocky, oh my god.'
"Yeah I know," Roman chuckled, 'So... will you come home with me?'
Avalon thought for a moment before shaking her head, 'No... I think I'll stay here for a while.'
Roman nodded and stood up, 'I better go. Mom's waiting for me.'
"I'll walk you out." Avalon offered.
Avalon walked Roman to the door. Just as Roman was about to leave, he stopped, turned around and wrapped Avalon into a tight hug. Avalon was shocked at first, but she eased into the hug and wrapped her arms around her step-brother-to-be.
Austen Fischer's POV:
Austen sat down on Blake's bed and looked around. Blake's room was a lot cleaner than he'd expected. In the corner of the room, there was a huge stack of hard-back journals. Austen stood up and walked over to them. He picked one up and read the title on the cover:
Blake's Journal
2013
Austen was surprised. Blake definitely wasn't the kind of person Austen expected to have a journal. Austen paused for a moment and contemplated reading it. He looked around the room swiftly. Blake had said he'd be a while helping his Uncle move furniture. Curiosity got the better of Austen and he opened the journal and started reading:
Friday 28th November:
Ryan came to find me today at Scandals. I was surprised and angry to see him. Surprised because I expected him to be with Austen, and angry because it just confused my feelings even more. Ever since his return, my feelings for him have returned. But I still have feelings for Austen... It's just one big mess...
Tuesday 2nd December:
I went to see Ryan and Austen compete at Sectionals today... I didn't plan turning up drunk... it just kind of happened. Ryan came to the bathroom after I texted him and we talked for a while... I think I still love him... Wow that was cringy... Austen and Ryan have turned me into such a weird, sappy person, jeez.
Austen laughed and flicked ahead a few pages.
Monday 22nd December:
Ryan left for New York today. After what he did to Austen yesterday, I can't say I'll miss him. I do still have feelings for him, but they're disappearing by the minute. I can't believe I didn't see that coming... Austen deserves better than Ryan... and better than me.
Austen turned his head confusedly. He didn't know Blake still liked him while Austen was dating Ryan. Austen skipped to the most current entry.
Saturday 10th January:
Just back from Austen's house... I can't believe it, but we kissed! I feel bad though... he's obviously confused about Ryan and I don't think he meant the kiss. It's getting harder trying to keep this act up in front of him...
Austen didn't get to finish the entry. He heard someone clear their throat behind him. Austen spun around and dropped the journal out of shock when he saw Blake standing in the doorway, his arms crossed.
"Blake! I'm so sorry! I-"
"Relax," Blake laughed, 'It's okay.'
Austen smiled weakly, 'I didn't know you kept journals.'
"I don't like doing it... My creative writing teacher recommended I keep them to practice my diary entry writing." Blake explained.
"Creative writing?"
"Yeah," Blake bit his lip, 'I want to be a writer... I've been taking classes ever since I was young.'
"Oh... so the stuff in this diary was made up?" Austen asked, picking the journal up from the ground.
"Nope." Blake said, walking toward Austen, 'It's all true.'
Blake stopped right in front of Austen. Their noses were almost touching. Austen closed his eyes and puckered his lips. Blake chuckled, took the journal from Austen and walked to his bed.
Austen's face turned a deep shade of red and he sat down next to Blake. Austen couldn't keep letting people make a move first. He had to man up and make a move with Blake.
"You know... not everything in that journal was true." Austen said.
Blake turned his head, 'Oh?'
Austen shook his head and scooted closer to Blake, 'I did mean that kiss.'
Austen moved his face closer to Blake's.
"Oh, is that so?" Blake asked.
Austen nodded. He pressed his lips against Blake's. After a few seconds, Austen pulled away and stared into Blake's eyes.
"That," Blake began, '...was way overdue.'
Well that was Part One of the Class of 2014 finale! Part Two will be up during the week. It'll be uploaded before Sunday, so watch out for it:) I hope you all enjoyed! Don't forget to send in your Celebrity Look-Alikes!