Who Will I Be?

Chapter Nine

 "Well, you never know Joe." I smirked at him.  

Yep, I was so going to pay for that later.  

 XXX

 It felt odd walking into the choir room the next day alone. Kurt was always right next to me, since sophmore year, and now he's gone. I went to go sit next to Mercedes then Finn walked in and sat beside me. Mercedes leaned over to me.  

 "How are you doing?"  

I shrugged, "I could be better. You?"  

 "I miss him."  

I gave her a hug then stopped as Rachel took the empty seat next to Finn. He turned to me and I shrugged. It wasn't like we were going to be making out the entire class, Rachel could sit where ever her little heart (and big ego) desires. The bell rang and Mr. Schue told us to quiet down. Before he could get a word in, Rachel raised her hand.

   "Mr. Schuester, I have an announcement. I have selected the perfect moving ballad for Finn and I to sing to launch our performance at Sectionals." She declared, standing up.  

I couldn't help but feel a bit jealous. It was as if Rachel was still clinging onto Finn, like they were still together. Finn quietly squeezed my hand, letting me know that the only chemistry Rachel and him will ever have is in their musical numbers, when it is needed. I gave him a smile, letting him know that I was okay...was I?  

"Me first." Will said and Rachel sat back down. "Two things. First our competition at Sectionals are your classic show choirs. Great voices, but they don't move. Now, if we're gonna beat them, we have to do what they can't. Dance." He stepped toward the class. "Which is why I've decided to feature Brittany's and Mike Chang's sweet moves in our performance."  

Everyone in the class broke out into excited conversations. Brittany and Mike's dancing were one of the best parts of our performances, so why not feature it? Rachel had a worried look on her face, she looked like she was about to cry.  

"Wait, they're gonna dance in front of me while I sing my solo?" She asked. I rolled my eyes. "You're not getting a solo for this competition, Rachel."

 "Finally. So what song do I get to sing?" Mercedes said with a grin.

I nudged Mercedes with a smile on my face.

"I was thinking that Sam and Quinn could take the leads." Will said with his own grin.

 "Ken and Barbie? Wait, are you trying to throw this?" Rachel said.

Will sighed heavily. "You used to be just sort of unlikeable but now I pretty much feel like punching you every time you open your mouth." Quinn said to Rachel.

Rachel gave Quinn a dirty look then nudged Finn. "Do something."

"Look, I'm all for pumpin' up the team, and makin' everyone feel special, but that's for practice. You don't take the star Quarterback out before the big game." Finn noted.

 "Easy to say when you're the star Quarterback." Tina muttered.

 "This isn't just about me, it's about the team."

Soon, everyone broke out into fights around the choir room. Saying whether or now we should highlight Brittany and Mike's moves. I stood up.

"OKAY!" Everyone went quiet, "Mr. Schue is right. Now Finn and Rachel, you are both very talented...but so is everyone in this club." Mr. Schue nodded as I turned to Brittany and Mike, "I can't wait to see what you guys have up your sleeves." With that, I sat down.