A/N: Welcome to the World of Smytheberry. I am so excited to start this story, and hope that each of you will as well. I will try to update as often as I can, but I do ask for patience especially with the holidays and raising an active toddler takes priority, but I won't abandon this story. I would love to hear from my readers, as well.
Disclaimer: I do not own Glee. Now onto our Story shall we...
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Rachel POV
As my alarm clock chimes at 6am, it is time for I, Rachel Berry, to begin my usual morning routine. Summer is over, and it is the first day of Senior year at dreadful McKinley High School. I can't wait for the year to be over because then I'll be leaving the school from hell that turns its head away from the constant bullying from the popular and even faculty that she among others endure daily. If I were a boy or if Dalton Academy were to change it's enrollment policies, I would've begged her dads to let me transfer. Poor Kurt escaped it as well. But honestly who has been there to protect me. Mr Schuester, although a wonderful glee coach, just allows the others to bully and ridicule her and does nothing to stop it. He, himself, has joined in as he cuts me down at times. I know who I am, and I am aware that most people don't like that I am passionate and driven for success. I want to get out of this small town and be successful no matter what the cost. Iam destined for better things ahead. I just wish I could find true friends who won't turn their backs on me, and most of all, find the one guy who will love me for who I am. Someone who accepts all of my flaws, and who can show me that I am perfect for him and only him.
Until then I guess it's me, myself, and I. Rachel Berry, the lonely star.
End of Pov
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Rachel got out of bed, picked her clothes to wear for her first day of Senior Year. This year it's time for a change. She is almost 18 years old and perhaps everyone, including Kurt were right and it's time to get rid of the toddler clothes like her treasured animal sweaters, and wear something more up-to-date. She chose a white skater skirt, a mint colored crop tops, and white wedges. She put on light natural makeup and left her hair down in a wave of loose curls. She looked in the mirror and smiled. She looked...presentable. It would take her some time to adjust to the new Rachel. It was time to let go of the past, and that meant Finn, as well.
After getting dressed, Rachel got her bag, keys, money, and extra pair of clothes to put in her locker just in case she were slushied. That was inevitable especially since New Directions lost at their first Nationals competition because Finn decided to kiss her onstage which cost them not just a win, but didn't even make it to the top ten.She and Finn dated again over the summer, but that didn't last because if he wasn't with her, he was with Quinn or whoever happened to catch his eye. After her talk with Kurt in New York, she realized her real love has always been New York, and if she wanted to make her dreams come true, she would need to let him go. She was done being second choice. Tired of the fights and the tears. And whenever she was bullied when has he ever truly defended me especially from Quinn.
Rachel ate her small breakfast quickly, and stopped at the Lima Bean for her morning coffee before driving to school.
Rachel arrived at Lima Bean rushing to the door without paying attention, and accidentally collided with a solid wall. "Oops! Iam so sorry." She said to the wall. She looked up and noticed that the wall was a tall 6'2 bronzed hair, green eyed gorgeous guy with a nice smile. He was wearing a Dalton blazer but no one she had seen before.
Rachel: Iam so sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going.
??: It's quite alright. It's not every day that I nearly get run over by a beautiful girl. *his smile turned into a cocky grin*
Rachel: I don't know about beautiful. No one has called me that. Perhaps RuPaul or Man hands, but never beautiful.
Sebastian: Who the hell names their kid Man-hands? Did your parents not like you?
Rachel: No, its what kids in school have called me.
?? Looked her up and down, and smiled. "Well they must be blind because I see nothing manly about you. "
Rachel blushed. " Well it was great to meet you. I wish I could stay and chat, but if I don't get going ill be late for school and I've never been absent or late before."
Sebastian: Well hopefully I'll see you again. My name is Sebastian. Sebastian Smythe. And you are...
Rachel: I'm Rachel Berry, aka Miss Late if I don't go. I'm sorry.
Sebastian: Well we can't allow that. Maybe I can get your number?
Rachel already headed to her car. She winked at him, and said " Maybe next time.." She got in her car, driving towards school with a new smile on her face thinking maybe Senior Year won't be so bad after all.
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A/N: Aww so Rachel meets a new stranger...Sebastian... Next chapter we will meet Sebastian and continue with the story. Rate & Review !
