𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖 ☼ Glee

19, Dream On.

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME!

"OKAY, GUYS, LISTEN UP." Mr. Schue said as Tatiana sat in between Artie and Mercedes. "This is Mr. Ryan. He's a member of the school board, and he would like to say a few words." He went to sit down before he stood up again. "I-I just want you guys to listen critically and know that what he's saying is just one of many opinions."

"Take out a piece of paper." Mr. Ryan said as Mr. Schue finally sat down, and Tatiana took out a piece of paper. "And on that paper, I want you to write down your biggest dream."

Tatiana clicked the pen, before writing 'having a happy, loving family' on the paper with a frown. Underneath it, she put her pen to the paper again. 'Become an actress'

"A dream that means so much, you're afraid to admit it - even to yourself." He said, before taking Artie's piece of paper and scrumpling it up into a ball before throwing it in the bin. "Your dream is never going to happen. 91% of you will spend your entire lives living in Allen County, Ohio. So unless you wrote down that your dream was to work for a mid-market health insurance provider or find an entry level job in an elderly care facility, you're going to be very disappointed."

"This is really depressing." Mercedes commented.

"I'm going to guess that a lot of your dreams involve showbiz. Well, let me tell you. Showbiz dreams are the most unrealistic of them all."

"But... that's what I want to do with my life." Tina said, and Tatiana looked up at her before down at her notebook and closing it.

"Oh, look, I'm not trying to hurt your feelings." Mr. Ryan said, and Tatiana frowned. "I'm just trying to spare you disappointment."

"I think we get your point." Mr. Schue said.

"Aw, well, Schuester here's a prime example." Mr. Ryan said and everyone furrowed their eyebrows. "He used to have that glimmer of hope in his eyes that I can see right now in all of yours." Mr. Ryan said and Tatiana raised her eyebrows. "But he couldn't make it happen for himself, so he now has to try and convince you all that it will happen for you. Guess what? His dream didn't work out. And neither will yours."

Tina began sobbing and Tatiana glared at Mr. Ryan. "Okay, you're done here." Mr. Schuester said after looking at Tina.

"You would be wise to show me some respect." Mr. Ryan replied.

"You've said your piece." Mr. Schuester said, walking closer to him. "Now get out."

"Well, Schuester, I should thank you. You've made my decision about which program to cut a lot easier." Mr. Ryan said, leaving the room.

Tatiana copied him, before flipping his back off.

...

TATIANA FROWNED AS she entered the choir room. She was just coming to get her notebook that she left on top of the piano when she saw Artie laying there, on the floor. "Artie?" She said, walking towards him. "What happened?"