{Chapter 5} 5 : 03

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by avengette04

by avengette04

Rose's POV

'Finn.' My eyes begin to water already. "I'm really glad so many of you could make it back for this." Mr. Shue says appreciatively. "We wouldn't miss it for anything, Mr. Shue." Mike comments. "The funeral was for everyone, but I wanted to do something just for us. To memorialize him the only way we know how... by singing." Mr. Shue sighs. "All week long. Anyone who wants to can come up and sing. Maybe a song he sung, maybe something that reminds you of him-" Singing isn't going to bring him back." Puck interrupts. "No, it's not. Nothing is. Not ever. But, for two minutes or so, we can all remember the best parts of him. So, think of what you want to sing, if you want to sing, and we'll start tomorrow." Mr. Shue tells us. "Oh, I-I can't wait until tomorrow, Mr. Shue. I've been bawling for three weeks. If I don't get this all out now, I don't think I'll ever stop crying." Mercedes walks up to the piano.

"Sure, Mercedes. Start us off." Mr. Shue smiles lightly. "Um... I, uh, remember Finn telling me that he sang this song to his baby's sonogram. Well, he thought it was his baby. He was the first cool kid to be nice to any of us, and he was... our leader in here. We love you, Finn." Mercedes begins to sing 'I'll Stand by You' by The Pretenders. By the end I was crying and Hunter had pulled me into his arms.

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"Okay, I know that Finn had his doubts about God, but I am convinced that Squishyteets is up in Heaven right now, plopped down next to his new best friend Fat Elvis, helping themselves to a picnic of baby back ribs smothered in butterscotch pudding and tater tot grease, so, this is for you, Hudson." Santana says. While nearing the end of 'If I Die Young' by The Band Perry, she breaks down. She runs out and everyone sits back down, except Kurt, who walks after her.

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A few things happened the next few days. Santana accuses Puck of stealing Finn's Letterman jacket, Rachel returns, she sings, she breaks down, and we break down. "Um, Mr. Shue?" I raise my hand. He looks over at me. "I know it's probably not the best time but, I really need to get everything out." I tell him honestly. "Uh, sure, Rose. Go ahead." He sits down.

I get up in front of everyone and take a deep breath, brushing my hands against my hips. "Um... if you haven't been able to tell by me not talking as much as I usually do, it's because with Finn not being here it's made me remember a lot of things he said to me. Um... well, we used to joke around, like, uh, in a brother and sister kind of way. And I can clearly remember now that once he told me I had a big mouth." I pause and chuckle as everyone laughs quietly. "But, Finn was always there for me. He was one of my first friends here and I had no idea why. Him being the, uh, Quarterback of the football team, and me being a little freshman." I sniffle as I remember everything.

"But um, to get to the point, I'm pretty sure everyone from the original Glee Club remembers being slushied basically everyday." Tina, Santana, Rachel, Artie, Mercedes, Kurt, and Mike nod their heads slightly. "I remember after being slushied for the first time, I was just, so... embarrassed and upset. And, Finn being who he was, took me aside and gave me his Letterman jacket because my shirt was absolutely ruined. And when we were in here earlier that day, he stood right here-" I close my eyes as a tear escapes my eyes. Mr. Shue begins to stand up, but I open my eyes and reassure him that I'm okay. "No, it's fine. I'm okay. He stood right here, and sang one of my favorite songs to make me feel better. So, uh, here goes." I look down before beginning to sing.

(This is just so you know how the music is for the song._

[Rose]

You had my heart, and we'll never be worlds apart
Maybe in magazines, but you'll still be my star
Baby, 'cause in the dark, you can't see shiny cars
And that's when you need me there
With you, I'll always share

Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end

Now that it's raining more than ever

Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella

Ella ella, ay ay ay
Under my umbrella
Ella ella, ay ay ay
Under my umbrella
Ella ella, ay ay ay
Under my umbrella
Ella ella, ay ay ay ay, ay ay

These fancy things will never come in between
You're part of my entity, here for infinity
When the war has took its part
When the world has dealt its cards
If the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart

Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end

Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella

Ella ella, ay ay ay
Under my umbrella
Ella ella, ay ay ay
Under my umbrella
Ella ella, ay ay ay
Under my umbrella
Ella ella, ay ay ay ay, ay ay

You can run into my arms
It's okay, don't be alarmed, come in to me
There's no distance in between our love
So go on and let the rain pour
I'll be all you need and more

Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end

Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella

Ella ella, ay ay ay
Under my umbrella
Ella ella, ay ay ay
Under my umbrella
Ella ella, ay ay ay)
Under my umbrella
Ella ella, ay ay ay ay, ay ay

It's raining, raining
Ooh baby, it's raining, raining
Baby, come in to me
Come in to me

It's raining, raining
Ooh baby, it's raining, raining
You can always come here to me
Come in to me

It's pouring rain, it's pouring rain
Come in to me, come in to me
It's pouring rain, it's pouring rain
Come in to me, come in to me

I finish the song basically sobbing. Mr. Shue gets up and hugs me, as does everyone else. I'm glad I have them here with me. I don't know what I'd do if they weren't here.

Goodbye, Finn. I love you and miss you.

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RIP Cory MonteithMay 11, 1982 - July 13, 2013