Raising the Volume Chapter 13, a glee fanfic

Ally's POV

I met up with Gabe after school so we could rehearse and things seemed to coming together—I had a feeling that the musical was going to be great; at least our parts of it at least. I hadn't really talked to Gabe since before we started working together because of us both being the leads and he's I see that he's pretty cool.

We had finished practicing our duet and I thought we had rehearsed enough for today. "See you tomorrow?" I asked him.

"I still have time—and I was wondering…"

"Yes?" I questioned—I had feeling of what he was going to ask though.

"…if you would want to hang out?" Gabe asked—okay I was thinking he was asking me out—I guess hanging out wouldn't be anything bad because I wasn't really interested in him like that. "It's not a date though—I mean you're cool and everything, but I sort of like someone else and…" I figured I should probably stop him from talking.

"It's fine, I like someone else too." I told him and he seemed relieved—greatly relieved. "So what should we do?" I realized that he hadn't planned that far into it. "Want get some food and watch some Netflix?" I asked and he seemed to agree with it. I guess I needed some more friends, I really only talked to Elsa and Lucy.

I was at my locker when Elsa showed up at my locker. "How long?" She asked me—as if I knew what the hell she was talking about.

"How long what?"

"How long have you been dating Gabe Hudson?" Elsa asked—wait what? Right—I hate what has become of the world now.

"We're not dating." I stated.

"So you didn't have dinner with him last night? And you guys didn't go to his house afterwards?" She asked me and I sighed—those things were true, but we were not dating. "I knew it!"

"I guess if you can grabbing some hot dogs and a diet coke together and then going to his house to watch episodes of Friends." I stated. "I hate how we live in a world where guys and girls can't just hang out. You know, as friends"

"Hey, I'm just going off what people are saying." Elsa said, throwing her hands up in defense. "I get it, I mean girls can have guys as just friends."

"Right, you've been hanging out with Shawn." I stated—I doubted they would be a thing since Elsa has a standard for all potential boyfriends to meet. "So what do you guys do?"

"None of your business!" She exclaimed and I laughed—I was now even more curious. But knowing Elsa, she probably wouldn't tell me. I wonder if she liked him—but I didn't know if she would be willing to make the relationship public if it was. We went to Glee Club and Mr. Evans had Jealousy written on the board. Emily decided to start off the week.

I saw you there last night
Standing in the dark
You were acting so in love
With your hand upon his heart

But you were just friends
At least that's what you said
Now I know better from his fingers in your hair
I forgive you for what you've done
If you say that I'm the one

I've had other options too
But all I want is you
Girl your body fits me like a glove
And you shower me with words of love

While you were just friends
At least that's what you said
Now I know better from his fingers in your hair
I forgive you for what you've done
If you say that I'm the one

It's not my style to lay it in on the line
But you don't leave me with a choice this time
Why weren't you true?
You know I, I trusted you

When you were just friends
At least that's what you said
Now I know better from his fingers in your hair
I forgive you for what you've done
If you say that I'm the one

You were just friends
At least that's what you said

I couldn't help but wonder—oh who am I kidding? Of course she's talking about Gabe and me. I always had this feeling she didn't like me and for the most part, I thought it was because of the play thing, but I guess not; she doesn't like me close to Gabe. I looked at Gabe and he had a similar reaction to me about Emily's song.

After Glee Club, I saw Gabe and Emily together—well they looked like they were fighting and it ended with Emily and Gabe looking at me and eventually walking away. I walked over to him and leaned against the lockers. "I have a feeling that didn't go well." I stated and he sighed.

"She thinks I'm into you—like really into you." Gabe said and I nodded—it was obvious.

"You think!" I replied.

"I tried to tell her we're just friends, but she doesn't believe me." That was also obvious—she didn't look happy when she walked away. "You need to talk to her." Gabe told me.

"Me?" I questioned.

"Please talk to her. She might believe you if tell her there is nothing going on."

"Or she might think you told me to tell her." I stated and that was when I realized something; Gabe liked her. "Oh…you like her." I said and he started to shake his head nervously. He tried to deny it, but it was too obvious. "Gabe…"

"Okay, I like her." He finally admitted. "So can you please talk to her?"

"Fine." I agreed.

The next day I found her at her locker and approached her. She saw me and didn't look happy. "Before you walk away, you need to hear this." I stated and she sighed and gave a nod—I guess she was listening.

"I'm not into Gabe—we're not dating." I told her and she chuckled—was she seriously laughing?

"Right." She replied, in disbelief. I figured this would happen.

"We're not."

"It's obvious he likes you—and it's fine. Go head and date him. I won't stop you." Emily said—even if she did mean it, she didn't like doing it. I could tell her she was biting her tongue.

"I don't like Gabe like that—we're just friends." I said and I knew something that might get her to believe me, but I wasn't sure if I should tell her. "Gabe doesn't like me like that either."

"I have seen you two in rehearsal. There's no way he's not into you." Emily stated and I shook my head. Our characters may be into each other, but Gabe and I were not.

"Gabe's into you!" I finally said and she froze, looking at me in surprise. Did she seriously not know that he liked her? I guess not, but I didn't know how she couldn't have. "I like Gabe and Gabe likes me, but not the way he likes you."

"Really?" Emily questioned and I noticed that she really hoped it was true; I guess she liked him too. Even though I kind of gathered that from her song choice.

"Yeah." I said. "And anyway, even if Gabe was sort of into me…I like someone else." I said and looked behind her and could see Lucy at her locker. I looked back and wonder if Emily noticed that—I hope not. I don't need anything else spreading about me around the school; even if it's true or not. I really just hoped that I fixed things with Emily and Gabe.

Shawn's POV

I passed Elsa in the hall, who was talking to Christian—I sighed. I kind of wish they weren't dating. I know it's stupid to think that way because Elsa's sort of the queen bee around here and I'm—well me. There's no way we'd work. Plus I am too busy with Penny to worry about having any other relationship; I don't know if I can trust myself to date again after what happened the last time.

I went to my locker and then Eva Thomas approached me, I grinned. We were sort of friends—we talked sometimes because she had a little sister she looked after because her mother worked and her dad was gone; of course, anyone who knew about Penny would assume she's my sister. I know it's bad to lie, but I don't want people to know she's my daughter.

"What's up, Eva?" I asked her.

"Listen, Lea is sick and I can't get her to eat. Any suggestions?" She asked me and I nodded. Penny has gotten sick a few times and I have picked up a few things. I think it would be easier if I didn't have my foster parents on back about her 'bitching too much' all the time and more so when she's sick. I gave her a few tips and then we talked about Lea and Penny for a bit until she had to leave to go home.

I closed my locker then and I saw Elsa—I guess she was done talking to Christian. "Hey." I said—but I noticed she didn't look happy.

"What were you doing talking to Eva?" She asked me. I couldn't help but wonder why she was asking. I mean, it's a free country.

"Why?"

"Because I want to know." She stated—that didn't answer my question.

"Her little sister is sick and she just wanted to know if I had any tips." I told her. "What's is there a problem?" I mean it almost seemed like Elsa was jealous of me talking to another girl, but I knew that couldn't be true, could it? No it couldn't be. She was Elsa Matthews, she had a boyfriend, and wouldn't be interested in a guy like me.

"No, just wondering." She said.

"So what's up with you and Christian?" I asked, I mean if she could ask about Eva, I had the right to ask about Christian.

"He broke up with me. Said he met this chick that is way hotter." She said and I noticed she looked upset, but not heartbroken. I guess she didn't like him too much—not that anyone did anyways. "I wish there were some decent guys in this school…that weren't afraid of me that is." I grinned.

"You have me." I said—I knew it didn't mean much because I wasn't her type. "And what about that guy? Jason?" I think that was his name and I noticed she laughed a little. Did I get his name wrong or was this something else?

"Jason is my best friend—like my brother even. We've known each other forever." I said. "He basically saved my life." I guess I could sort of say the same thing for Penny in a way—I know it's a lot but I love her and I can't imagine my life without her.

"I guess we're both sort of loners." I said and she laughed a bit and I joined her.

"I guess so." Elsa said.

The next day in Glee Club, Elsa and I were performing a song together.

[Shawn]
I wish the couple on the corner would just get a room
Seems like everyone around me is on their honey moon
I'd love to take a pin to a heart shaped balloon
Everybody's got somebody but me

[Elsa]
I don't know how I landed on this movie set
It's like a casting call for 'Romeo and Juliet'
I never would have noticed if we'd never met
But everybody's got somebody but me

[Shawn & Elsa]
And I miss you
Without you I just don't fit in
I know we're through
But I'm wishing we could try it again

[Elsa]
I hear loves songs playing on the radio
People slow dancing everywhere I go

[Shawn]
I'm a good slow dancer but you'd never know
'Cause everybody's got somebody but me
Yeah they do

Everybody
Got somebody but me (got somebody)

[Shawn & Elsa]
And I miss you
Without you I don't fit in
I know we're through
But I'm wishing we could try it again

[Shawn (Elsa)]
Everybody's (everybody)
Got somebody (has got somebody)

[Elsa (Shawn)]
Everybody (everybody but me)

[Shawn & Elsa]
Everybody's (everybody)
Got somebody (I miss you)
Everybody but me (everybodys' go somebody but me)

Steve's POV

After Elsa and Shawn finished there song, we all looked to see someone at the door to the choir room—it was Dalton. "Can I help you?" Mr. Evans asked as Mia got up and then ran into his arms.

"Dalton, what are you doing here?" Mia asked him.

"I have a surprise." Dalton told her. "I just transferred here." He said—he did what? No, I must have heard wrong. He goes to school here now? This could not be happening.

"No way!" Mia said and then kissed him—like that needed to be on display for the whole club to see. Thank god, Mr. Evans asked them to stop. "Can Dalton join Glee Club?" Mia asked—oh please no! It's already bad enough that he goes to school here now, but if he joins this club, I'll have to see him every day and I really don't want to do that.

"Would you like to Dalton?" Mr. Evans asked.

"Well that means being able to spend more time with Mia…so yeah. I'd love to." He said, looking at her and I rolled my eyes.

"Can he even sing?" I asked and everyone looked at me—I looked towards Mia and Dalton and she didn't seem happy that I asked that question, but that was kind of the idea of Glee Club.

"I mean, I'm kind of good." Dalton said.

"Oh don't be modest." Mia told him. "He's amazing!" That's what a girlfriend would say to their boyfriend, even if it wasn't the truth. "Audition." Dalton didn't even think about it and decided he would audition now—that's just great.

"The theme this week is Jealousy." Mia told him—it should be interesting to see what song he picks.

"Can I sing something else? If that's okay, I'd like to sing something to Mia." He said, smiling at her. I turned to Mr. Evans and since it was an audition, he allowed it. Oh great, this gets better and better! It didn't take long for him to think of a song to sing.

Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah they were all yellow

I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called yellow

So then I took my turn
Oh what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow

Your skin
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
You know you know I love you so
You know I love you so

Everyone clapped at the end—I didn't want to be rude, especially since he was really good. I clapped and Mr. Evans welcomed him to the Glee Club; I was still not happy about this. He sat down next to Mia and he put his arm around her and she snuggled into his touch.

"Mr. Evans!" I said, raising my hand. "I have song I'd like to sing." I stated he grinned and gave me the floor. I sat on a stool and the music started to play—I had to remind myself not to look at Mia too much.

He takes your hand, I die a little
I watch your eyes and I'm in riddles
Why can't you look at me like that?

When you walk by, I try to say it
But then I freeze, and never do it
My tongue gets tied, the words get trapped
I hear the beat of my heart getting louder, whenever I'm near you

But I see you
With him slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see
Whenever you
Kiss him, I'm breaking,
Oh how I wish that was me

He looks at you, the way that I would
Does all the things, I know that I could
If only time, could just turn back
'Cause I got three little words that I've always been dying to tell you

But I see you
With him slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see
Whenever you
Kiss him, I'm breaking,
Oh how I wish that was me
Oh how I wish, that was me

I looked at her a couple times, but I don't think it was too noticeable. Everyone applauded me after I was done and I think I had gotten my feelings out about Mia—how I felt about her.

After Glee Club—I couldn't wait to get out of here. I went to my locker and grabbed my things and was about to leave when Dalton approached me. Oh just the person I didn't want to see…right now or ever. "Hey, can we talk?" He asked me—did I really have a choice?

"Sure." I said, I wasn't happy about it though.

"Look, I don't want us to be enemies, but I really like Mia." He said—oh great, he knows. I guess a boyfriend can tell when another guy likes their girlfriend. I have never really felt this way before—I really like Mia and I can't help how I feel. I wish I could like Dalton because he seems okay, but I can't help the feelings I have towards the guy who is dating the girl I like. "And I think you and I both know she likes me."

"Well she's dating you." I mumbled.

"Listen, I know you like Mia and I really don't want us to hate each other—or you hate me in this case—because you seem like an okay guy. But she is with me and you need to accept that." He said and I sighed—not looking at him. It's not like I could help it. I liked her, I really did. "If you really like her, you'll leave her alone. Let her be happy with me."

"Fine." I said—I mostly said that because I wanted to get out of talking to the guy. I get what Dalton means and I know I shouldn't act this way, but I really like Mia. But I guess he's right, I'll have to at least try and be okay with it; or at least let Mia and Dalton be happy together and not do anything.

Doesn't mean I'll be happy about it though.

Megan's POV

I texted Bailey to meet me at the mall so we could talk about the offer she gave me about transferring to her school and joining the Glee Club. I had been thinking long and hard about this—both options had the good things and bad things, which made it hard to choose; but I think I was making the right decision for me.

We met at the food court—I had grabbed some food and then sat at the table I told her to meet me at. Eventually she sat down and looked satisfied to see me. "Have you considered the offer?" She asked me and I nodded.

I then grinned at her. "I'm in." I told her. "I talked to my parents and they said I could transfer if that is really what I want." They had asked me why and it took me a bit to come up with a good reason to why I wanted to leave the school I have been at since I was a freshman. I had to think hard so it wouldn't seem like I was getting trouble from some people or something like that.

"I knew you would make the right choice." Bailey said as she finished texting on her phone. "I just texted our coach about your decision and should have a uniform ready for you."

"Great." I said—I don't know if this the best choice honestly, but all I know for sure is this feels sort of right. Maybe it's because I really want to be noticed and make something of myself. I have a feeling things are going to change now.

I had been welcomed into the group the next day in open arms—it was sort of strange because my Glee Club didn't really do stuff like that. Not even for Dalton yesterday when he joined and he was amazing. Of course, Mia did give him a special welcome because she was his girlfriend. I guess it felt good knowing that I was wanted and these kids were happy I was here.

Now we were heading to McKinley—I guess this was to show them what we were made of and it was also a way of telling them that I transferred.

Bailey told me to wait in the hallway into she called me in. I listen closely so I could hear what was going on. "I'm Bailey Jennings, I'm the captain of the Glee Club known as the Charming Crystals." She started off by saying.

"What are you doing here?" I heard someone say, I think it was Daniel.

"We're here to show you what you're up against for Regionals." Bailey said. "We want you to be prepared to lose to the best. At least after this, you'll at least try to be decent competition."

"Why don't you get out of our choir room and go back to your stupid school!" I heard Elsa say. "And what makes you think you're better than us?"

"I saw you guys at Sectionals and you were good, but not great." Bailey said. "And I know we'll win because we have a secret weapon of sorts." She said and that was my que, so I then walked into the choir room and stood next to Bailey.

"Megan!?" Everyone said in shock—they looked at me, wondering what I had done. I didn't care. I had done what is right for me. "What are you doing?"

"She was tired of being in the background. Taking abuse from all of you." Bailey said. "She wants to shine and now she can with the best of the best." Bailey said and that was when the music started.

[Bailey]
I hope the ring you gave to her
Turns her finger green
I hope when you're in bed with her
You think of me

[Megan]
I would never wish bad things
But I don't wish you well
Could you tell
By the flames that burned your words
I never read your letter
'Cause I knew what you'd say
Give me that Sunday school answer
Try make it all OK

[Megan & Bailey]
Does it hurt
To know I'll never be there
But it sucks
To see my face everywhere
It was you
Who chose to end it like you did
I was the last to know
You knew
Exactly what you would do
And don't say
You simply lost your way
She may believe you
But I never will
Never again

[Bailey]
Never again will I hear you
Never again will I miss you
Never again will I fall to you

[Megan & Bailey]
Never

[Megan]
Never again will I kiss you
Never again will I want to
Never again will I love you

"See you at Regionals, New Directions." Bailey said and we all left the choir room. I knew they were probably angry and upset with me, but it didn't matter anymore. I couldn't worry about what they thought—I had to worry about doing my best as the new member of the Charming Crystals.

So Megan left the New Directions, but Dalton joined the club for Mia; which Steve isn't happy about. Also Ally made sure Emily knows that she and Gabe aren't interested in each other and Elsa seems to be liking Shawn. Eva is portrayed by Taissa Farmiga.

Songs: Just Friends (Gavin DeGraw), Everybody's Got Somebody But Me (Hunter Hayes Ft. Jason Mraz), Yellow (Coldplay), I Wish (One Direction), & Never Again (Kelly Clarkson).

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