A gleeful reality

Chapter 10

"Wow, who would have thought we could get through sixty episodes in four days? What were we averaging, about like, fifteen a day?" Cory asked as the television screen faded into black after the final episode of I Love Lucy season two ended.

"Yeah, I think we were pretty efficient with finishing under a week while filming." Dianna responded, pulling her blanket from over her to get up and put the DVD away.

"How are you doing? Did they make you feel better?"

Dianna smiled at Cory sweetly. "You made me feel better but they helped."

Cory smiled. He loved making her feel better in every way possible.

He picked up the DVDs on the table. "Anyway, I should get these back to the rental place, then I'm off with Mark to get fitted for my tux for the Golden Globes coming up. You excited for this or what?" Cory was really excited. This award ceremony was huge for him. It was the Golden Globes, probably the most important award show for television. Only the best and biggest would be there and he was still in disbelief that Glee made it a second time and that some of the cast were up for awards as well. When he thought about it though, it wasn't a complete surprise. They had such a great cast and crew that worked so hard and were so dedicated that they deserved the nomination.

"I am beyond excited for the Globes and by the way, it's cute you have a fitting date with Mark." She teased with a smile.

"Yeah well, I figured Mark and I have hung out a lot and I thought that it was time to take it to the next level so what better than to go to a tux store and try on suits together." He played along. No matter what, it was always a competition between him and Dianna to see who could make the other break first on coming up with the wittiest comebacks.

"Touché Cory, touché." She smiled bigger.

"Yeah, I knew I'd win that." He cockily responded while putting on his sweatshirt.

She punched his arm and he smirked as he spoke. "You can't hurt me, you're like, miniature size compared to me."

She smirked as well and shook her head. "Whatever Cory just get out of here and go on your man date."

He just grinned as she continued to tease him. "Oh I will, and I will enjoy every last minute of it."

She playfully threw a pillow at him. "Go before I send a barrage of heavy throw pillows at your head."

He chuckled and just before he turned around he remembered something. "Oh before I leave, I just wanted to tell you, I'm going back home to Vancouver to visit family for this week before the Globes."

Dianna couldn't help but be upset at not being able to see him. "Aw do you really have to go?" she asked, batting her eyes and let out a light laugh.

He softly smiled and walked back towards her. "Di, I have to go. I haven't gotten to see my mom and brother since before we started filming this season. I think my mom might disown me if I don't show up." He joked.

"Okay, just make sure you make time to text me or something. I'm going to be bored without you." They both smiled and there was an awkward silence.

They were just staring into each other. 'Would this be the part that I kiss her if we were going out?' Cory wondered.

'Is it bad that I really want to cheat on Alex right now and hope he kisses me?' Dianna thought to herself.

As much as Cory wanted to just be spontaneous and have the guts and lean in and kiss her, he pushed it all aside and opted for a hug instead.

It was an understatement to say Dianna was disappointed but she still held on tight to him as they embraced.

He pulled away and said, "Well, all those fancy tuxes are calling," then he heard his phone ring. He pulled it out of his pocket and looked at the caller I.D. "And so is Mark." They chuckled and he shoved the phone back in his pocket while he started to walk out.