7. Hold On To Sixteen

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"Sectionals is in our auditorium for the first time since 1963," Finn says in thought as he paces around the choir room while Mr. Shue is sifting through songs trying to find the perfect set list for sectionals.

"Too much talking, not enough looking for songs for sectionals." Mr. Shue interjects not once taking his eyes off of the pages of music set out in front of him, trying to get Finn to focus on the task at hand. "We need to do something upbeat."

"Mr. Shue, maybe we need to concentrate on our performer problem before we set a set list." Finn suggests finally getting the older mans attention. "I mean, at least the Cheerios can dance. We need star power. We need Sam Evans." Finn decides turning to Mr. Shue seriously as the teacher in question looks at him uncertainly with a confused expression written all over his face.

"Sam transferred. His whole family moved. We don't even know where he is." Mr. Shue states shooting down the idea as a whole.

"He's in Kentucky." Finn tells him with a glimmer of hope shining through his eyes. "Its just across the boarder from Cincinnati, Its about four hours from here. Even homeless people have Facebook." Finn shrugs cockily before walking out, content with his newfound plan that will not only gain them a performer but also hopefully throw the Troubletones off their game.

~~~~~

"Rachel and I might as well get used to a life of Barista work and summer stock. Theres no way we're getting into NYADA now." Kurt tells Blaine hopelessly as he fills out a job application for the Lima Bean. "If we don't win at Sectionals I pretty much have nothing to live for." 

"New Directions is a mess. I mean we have been since Naomi left, and now Rachel cant perform...  We're gonna lose, Kurt, and I can't do a thing about it." Blaine tells his boyfriend obviously frustrated with how this season has been going so far for them. "Every time I open my mouth, Finn gives me these looks like, 'What does he think he's doing?'. I know what I'm doing." 

As Blaine is telling his frustrations to Kurt, a familiar Brunette in a dalton blazer walks up to their table with a friendly smile adorning his face. 

"Hey, Guys!" Sebastian greets taking a seat at their table. "Its so crazy. I'm sitting over there waiting for my girlfriend, and all of the sudden I'm like, 'Wait a second, I know that hair.'! Whats up buddy haven't seen you online." Sebastian asks focusing more on Blaine because he was more friends with him than Kurt. "Hi, Kurt." Sebastian greets tightly as he spares a glance over to the other guy at the table before turning back to Blaine. 

"We've been really busy with glee club." Blaine shrugs offhandedly, before taking a swig of his coffee.

"Practicing for Sectionals, together." Kurt tells Sebastian obviously feeling a bit threatened. 

"Oh, I get it trust me. Naomi says Shelby has really been working the Troubletones and her to make the songs and dances perfect." Sebastian tells them with an understanding nod.

"Mmm, Congrats on the Warbler win at your Sectionals. We're up this week." Blaine tells him pulling a nervous face.

"Yeah. Well, hey, if there's one guy who can whip New Directions into a legitimate threat against the Troubletones, its Blaine Anderson right?" Sebastian asks trying to be encouraging towards his friend but also showing which team he's obviously rooting for.

"Right. I need another coffee." Blaine breathes out anxiously before standing to get a refill.

As soon as Blaine was out of earshot Kurt immediately drops his fake grin before saying, "I don't like you."

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