Quinn Fabray: My Story

Chapter 8 - You're Having My Baby

At the next Glee Rehearsal on Monday, I lay my head on Finn's shoulder. Since the whole bill debacle got settled Finn and I had been back on track. Mr. Schue came in to talk to us about Ballads. I tuned most of what he was saying out. These last few days had been incredibly hard on me, especially since the chastity ball was coming up this weekend. It felt like such a lie. Me, being pregnant going to this thing having to act like I was a pure good Christian girl. It was almost laughable. I knew it meant a lot to my father and if I tried to back out it would look even more suspicious. These thoughts raced through my mind as Mr. Schue talked.

"Okay. So here's our assignment for the week: I'm going to pair you off, and I want you to pick a ballad to sing to your partner. Look them right in the eye, find the emotion you want to express, and make them feel it," Mr. Schue explained. "I pick Quinn," Finn said as I couldn't help but smile. The thought of Finn singing a ballad to me was a great one. He was always singing those love songs to Berry whenever they were paired up together. It would just be nice for a change for him to sing love songs to me. "No, no, no. Too easy," Mr. Schue said shaking his head and finger at us "Your partners will be chosen by fate. "Ooh!" most of the Glee Club members said as I sat up.

Partners chosen by fate? This could be an interesting concept. Especially since Puck had been so great to me last week trying to get money for me and our baby. Part of me was almost hoping he would draw my name so we'd get to spend some time together without Finn thinking it was weird. "Ooh, yeah," Mr. Schue chuckled "I put all your names in this hat. Whoever you choose is your partner."

"I bet the duck's in the hat," Brittany whispered to Santana "But Matt's out sick today. He had to go to the hospital, 'cause they

found a spider in his ear," Santana said raising her hand. "Um... I guess I'll just have to put my name in the hat for now," Mr. Schue said awkwardly "Who's up first?" Mr. Schue asked as Puck bravely walked up first. It didn't surprise me at all that Puck went first. All I could hope for was that he would say my name. We all drummed our hands wondering what name Puck was going to say "Mercedes," Puck said as I noticed Mercedes roll her eyes. I couldn't help but feel a little bit crushed. 'There goes my excuse to spend time with Puck' I thought to myself wondering who would get me. As Artie rolled up, I got my answer "Quinn," he smiled as I smiled back at him. After learning to be in the wheelchair last week I had really gained respect for Artie so working with him this week wouldn't be so bad. Finn went up as he drew a name "Kurt" Finn said as pretty much the entire New Directions burst into laughter, myself included. The thought of Finn having to sing to Kurt made me feel slightly better. At least he wouldn't be singing yet another ballad to Berry. Sure, Kurt was gay and I was pretty sure he had a crush on Finn but I wasn't worried. Kurt seemed nice as far as I could tell, he was also very talented. Maybe he could push Finn to be a better performer. That was all I could hope for this week.

I comforted Finn as he took his seat back down. "I can't believe I have to sing to another dude," Finn frowned as I rubbed his shoulders. "It's not going to be so bad. I mean Kurt is really talented," I said as Finn seemed to nod to agree. Santana went up and ended up getting Brittany which Brittany applauded. Tina and Mike were also paired up. Which left Mr. Schue and Rachel.

"Looks like I get you, Mr. Schue," Rachel said as she walked up to the front of the room. "Uh... you know what? Maybe we should just wait until Matt gets back," Mr. Schue said awkwardly. "The fates talked, Mr. Schue," Finn teased much like what Mr. Schue had said to him about having to be paired with Kurt. I couldn't help but laugh as I lay my head back on his shoulder. "Would you mind clarifying what kinds of songs you want us to sing?" Artie asked raising his hand. "Why don't you let Mr. Schuester and I demonstrate," Rachel smirked as she went over to our pianist "Brad, "Endless Love" in B-flat, please. It's my favorite duet." "I really don't think that's an appropriate song, Rachel," Mr. Schue said shaking his head. "Why? It's a great song, and it's a perfect ballad." Rachel said confused. "Yeah. I really like that song, Mr. Schue," Finn said as I looked up at him smiling and laughing a bit. Mr. Schue and Rachel then began to perform 'Endless Love'.