{Chapter 17} 4 : 09

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Rose's POV

It's a day after me and Hunters episode, and we're back in school. "I get what you're saying. It's weird to suddenly feel like you're not a part of anything." Artie says. "That's why we joined the basketball team." Ryder explains, motioning between himself and Jake. "Oh, no, that's why you joined the basketball team." Jake states, clapping Ryder on the shoulder. "I joined the basketball team because I'm good at basketball." He continues.

Unique rolls in on skates. "Uh..." Tina and I comment lightly. "That's right. Uh-huh. I joined the McKinley Floor Hockey Team. And when I slip a wig underneath the face mask, nobody will be the wiser. Hallelu." Unique praises. "Who knew school had so many clubs?" Tina asks. I shrug.

"I joined the Interfaith Paintball League, where Christians, Jews and Muslims can shoot at each other safely." Joe announces. I raise my eyebrows. "Well, it looks like we've all sort of moved on, which just leaves on question." Blaine mentions. "When are we going to tell Finn?" I finish.

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"I can't believe it's been, like, what, two days, and you've all gone in completely separate, and totally insane, directions." Finn speaks. "We lost Sectionals. Our season is over. You cobalt be upset that we've moved on. It's the healthy thing to do." Tina responds. "Is it really? Is it the healthy thing to do to take orders from Sue Sylvester for the rest of the school year? And Artie, man, you basically dragged me out of that tire shop, telling me that this club was part of my destiny somehow. What did you even join?" Finn questions. "Your costume is ridiculous. It looks like a peacock died on your head." He almost yells.

I can't help but laugh lightly. "It's called a plume." Artie whispers. "Whatever! Okay, look, I-I'm not going to waste all six minutes I was able to book the auditorium for yelling at you guys." Finn claims. "Six minutes?" Joe asks. "Yeah. Emperor Sylvester swooped in and carved the reservation hours into tenths. So the only other time I was able to get was 9:54, Friday night, and I'll be here ready to rehearse, and I hope you will, too. Because if you don't, I think you're going to regret missing that opportunity for the rest of your lives." Finn insists.

"I'll definitely be here." Marley announces. "Yeah, well, we'd all be here if you hadn't face-planted at Sectionals." Tina says rudely. "Don't even start with me." I utter and glare at her. "Tina, enough." Finn commands.

Tina picks up her things and walks out. People start to join her until it's only Marley, Finn and I. "I'm sorry." I mouth to Finn before the lights go out.

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So Marley and I are walking into the auditorium at 9:54. No one else is here from the looks of it. Except for Finn. We walk out and wave at Finn.

"No one else is coming, are they?" Finn asks. We both shake our heads. "I don't think so." Marley answers. "We had some good news for us, but maybe it doesn't matter anymore. We found a place where Glee Club can practice." I tell him. "It's not great, but I know for a fact that no one can kick us out." Marley continues. Finn smiles and nods.

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As of right now, Finn, Marley and I are freezing our asses off outside with the band

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As of right now, Finn, Marley and I are freezing our asses off outside with the band. "It gets dark so early now." Marley says, trying to make a conversation. We don't answer.

"I'm really sorry, guys." Marley announces. "Marley, don't." Finn states. "No, I mean it. You two are being so nice about this, but it's my fault. I was... naive and insecure and self-centered, and now Glee Club's over." Marley starts to get upset. "Well, us three are still here, right?" Finn inquires with a slight smile. The snow continues as the band plays, 'Don't Dream its Over' by Crowded House.

[Finn]
There is freedom within
There is freedom without
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup

[Rose]
There's a battle ahead
Many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me

[Finn and Rose]
Hey now
Hey now

[Finn, Rose, and Marley]
Don't dream it's over
(Finn:
Hey now
Hey now)
When the world comes in
They come
They come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

Blaine and Tina come in.

[Blaine and Tina]
Now I'm towing my car
There's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion
But there's no proof

Then Brittany and Sam.

[Brittany and Sam]
In the paper today
Tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the TV page

And now Artie and Kitty.

[All]
Hey now
Hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now
Hey now
When the world comes in

Ryder, Jake and Joe.

[All]
They come
They come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win
Only shadows ahead
Barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and release
(Rose:
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)
Hey now
Hey now
Don't dream it's over
(Rose:
Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Hey now
Hey now
When the world comes in
They come
They come
Hey now
Hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now
Hey now
Don't dream it's over

We all cheer and clap as our song comes to an end.

Everyone's back together.

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