New Year New Life (A Glee Story)

Chapter Five

I came back to school on Monday feeling like a winner. I walked the halls with my head held high and a positive out look on the rest of the year. That feeling lasted until I saw Dave Karofsky. He's the on the football team and rumor has it secretly gay. He saw me staring and walked over like the jerk he acts like. I put my head down as he approached me.

"I saw you staring. Want some of this?" He teased. I laughed a bit.

"Kind of hard to want a guy who's gay", I replied. He clenched his fists and got closer to my face.

"Oh yeah?" And who told you that", he growled. My nerves were going crazy. I was going to get my butt kicked.

"Hey! Leave her alone and get to class!" A man's voice yelled. I turned and saw Mr Schuester coming towards me. Karofsky glared at me and went to his next class. I was shaking and still so nervous. Mr Shue put his hand on my shoulder and took me to Miss Pillsbury's office. She motioned for me to sit and we began talking.

"So what has you all shaken up?" She asked. I sighed and tried to reply but I couldn't. "You can tell me anything. Nothing leaves this office". I sighed again.

"Well, okay. I said something mean to Dave Karofsky today and now I feel like he's going to hurt me. Luckily I was saved by Mr Schue but I'm afraid he won't be there when it actually happens", I explained. I heard the door open and I jumped. It was only Kurt coming in. He sat down and faced me.

"I know what you're going through. Same thing happened to me. I tried everything. The glee club boys even fought him for me. That didn't work. He eventually threatened to kill me and got kicked out of school. I thought it was all over. He then came back and I transferred schools because I didn't feel safe with him around. I know how you're feeling and you will get through it like I did", he comforted me. I thanked them both then left. Kurt's right. I'll get through it. I went to the choir room and sat down next to Finn which made Quinn give me a dirty look. Mr Schue walked in and the lesson began.

"Alright guys!" He shouted to get our attention. "We had a nice win over the weekend but now it's time to get prepared for regionals! Now we need a soloist and two group numbers. Who'd like a solo?" Rachel, of course, shot her hand up. I didn't put my hand up because I had a solo last time.

"Kurt wants one!" I blurted out. He looked at me like I was crazy. "You've got an amazing voice, Kurt. You can do it". "Also, Samara wants one too". She looked up and nodded slowly. Rachel jumped up.

"I'm sorry, since when do you choose who gets a solo?", she joined in. "Are you trying to throw this competition?" "If you are then you can leave". I stood up and went to the floor where she was.

"You never give anyone else a chance because you're afraid of them being better than you", I added. "Is that why you sent Sunshine to that crack house? Yeah, I know things."

"Oh snap!" Becky Jackson yelled from the hallway.

"Ok everyone stop!" Finn yelled. "Rachel, it isn't fair how you won't give anyone else a chance. Maybe Samara does have a nice voice. I vote we give her a shot". Rachel rolled her eyes.

"She probably can't even sing", she whispered under her breath then sat down.

"Can't sing?" Samara joined in. "Watch me". She gave the band a look then took the floor. Mr Schue stepped in before the band could play a song. I looked back at Rachel who was giving Samara the I told you look.

"Aw I wanted a sing off!" Lucia complained. "It was getting interesting". Everyone took their seats again and we went over the set list. Conversations began about what songs we could sing and who gets the solo. I raised my hand slowly. Mr Schue looked up and saw.

"Yes, what is it?" He asked. "Got any ideas?"

"Well.....um....I thought maybe you could have Sam and Quinn do another duet like you did one year. They were fantastic. And Santana's solo was amazing. I think we should stick to things like that", I explained my thoughts out loud. Mr Schue took notes on my ideas and said he'd considered them. Rachel jumped up again.

"Ken and Barbie do NOT get more time in the spotlight!" She warned. "Sure they were great but we need someone better. Like me". Everyone groaned.

"You used to be sort of likeable. Now I want to punch you everytime you open your mouth", Quinn added. The bell rang while Mr Schue threw his hands up in frustration because we spent the whole time arguing instead of brainstorming. Everyone left but I stayed behind. I didn't want to leave right away in case Karofsky was near by. Mr Schue looked at me.

"Amy, why haven't you left yet?" He asked. "Do you need something?" I hesitated then shook my head. I grabbed my bag then slowly walked out of the choir room. My heart was racing and my mind was flooding with thoughts and what ifs. What if I run into him? What if he beats me up? My feet barely moved down the hallway when I saw him across the hall, talking with his friends. I froze in fear and couldn't move. My mind was telling me to run but my legs said not too. I didn't know what to do or say.

"You know, you really shouldn't stand there", Rachel said over all the people talking. I gave her a confused look then it hit me. It was cold, wet and grape flavored. I just got slushied for the first time since I came to this school. Everyone around me laughed while Rachel rushed me into the bathroom. She leaned my hair into a sink and began washing it.

"You know, I wish they picked blue raspberry. I wouldn't have cared so much", I joked. "Why do they feel the need to do that?"

"I wish I knew", Rachel replied. "It's crazy how they feel that's the only way they can express themselves. So we're in glee club, who cares? It doesn't make us any different". Rachel finished cleaning my hair and when I was about to leave, something stopped me. There was someone in the bathroom, listening to our conversation. I looked under the stall and Rachel immediately knew who it was. Sue came out once we found out it was her.

"Well if it isn't no name and bird face", she greeted but also insulted us. "I couldn't help but over hear your conversation and I must, yes I must, add on to it. You see, glee club is at the lowest of the low. It's in the basement of the highschool food chain, while as my cheerios are at the top. Nobody wants to hear you destroy every song out there while literally sobbing during the song. So please, for the love of this school, sing a little quieter or in fact, don't sing at all". Sue left the bathroom after that long, long rant and left Rachel and I standing there, speechless. I left shortly after Sue did and began thinking is being in glee club all that bad? Will I continue to get bullied by Karofsky if I stay in it? I walked down the hallway with all these thoughts in my head when I saw a note on my locker. It said:"Nice audition song. You have a really nice voice. I know why you picked that song and I know who you sang it for also why you sang it to them. Better hope the school doesn't find out".