⤷ the one in which the quiet girl and the dorky new guy fall for each other and sing more than a few times along the way.
♫ [s2-s6] [sam evans] ♫
published: 09.18.2020
completed: 05.21.2023
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Much to Blaine Anderson's horror, Tina had somehow managed to sneak up on him while he was alone in the choir room and take an extremely embarrassing video of him twerking. Mr. Shue had come into choir rehearsal that day to see everyone gathered together to catch a glimpse of the video.
"I never want this video to leave this room," Blaine groaned as video-him performed a particularly embarrassing move, prompting the group to erupt into loud laughter.
"It's already been sent to Kurt..." Keilani sang, which earned a near-murderous look from Blaine.
"Blaine, this is nothing to be embarrassed about," Mr. Shue laughed.
"Yes, it is," Sam pointed out.
Blaine shielded his face, mainly to hide his bright red cheeks and embarrassment, and complained, "That's a twerk-fail gawker nightmare."
To Keilani's horror, Mr. Shue shook his head and said, "No, no, no. This is a revelation."
"No, let's stop that thought right there," Keilani commented quietly.
Unfortunately for her, Mr. Shue continued. "Guys, look at how riveted you all are by that video. That's the kind of reaction we need from the judges if we're gonna one-up Throat Explosion at Nationals."
"We're riveted because Blaine's dancing is so bad it's funny – not because we're so fascinated by the twerking. We shouldn't be attracting the judges' attention for the wrong reasons." When she saw the offended look on Blaine's face because of the comment on his dancing skills, Keilani quietly added, "Love you, Blaine."
Mr. Shue sent her a pointed look, responding, "No, we need to edge up our America's sweetheart image a bit. Show the judges we're not afraid to rebel."
As much as she wanted to shoot back another scathing remark, she knew she couldn't. Keilani, along with Marley, were both on thin ice after their "outburst" in Glee club the week before. Even though the New Directions could afford to lose anyone, considering they still needed twelve members to compete at Nationals and they only had ten, Keilani didn't want to risk losing her spot at her final competition. As much as she despised the thought of having to twerk, she was scared of saying too much and getting herself kicked out.
Still, Keilani narrowed her eyes and muttered, "Can I be suspended for a second week?"
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A small, almost desperate part of Keilani had hoped that the lesson plan had been a fleeting idea, and that Mr. Shue would forget about twerking soon after the lesson. However, much to Keilani's horror, Mr. Shue was diving into the lesson headfirst and had organized a 'twerking practice' on the stage after school that day.
