A/N: So since I am stuck on my other stories, I thought I would try something completely different. I'm trying to broaden my writing and write something completely different than romance, so in this story angst and drama are key. This is set right after Yes/No. Reviews would be appreciated!
Disclaimer: I do not own Glee. That belongs to Ryan Murphy and Fox.
"Hey, Rach? Are you almost done practicing? I need to meet Emma soon," Mr. Schuester asked while stepping out of his office into the choir room. It was quickly becoming 5:30 and he had to meet Emma for a dinner date at 6:00.
"Oh yes, sorry Mr. Schue. I guess I just lost track of time. Finn should be picking me up soon anyways," Rachel said as she went to put her sheet music away.
"It's okay, Rach," Will said as he watched her put her things away. As he watched her, he realized that it had been a while since either of them had talked. They did it so often back in the day but something changed along the way. Will wanted to remind her that she could always come and talk to him whenever she needed and that he was there for her.
"So how are things with Finn?" Will asked hoping to start a conversation.
"Things are great," Rachel said returning to her task, not giving him much detail. Will sensed there was more but didn't want to be pushy. He was still a teacher after all but then again he knew something was bothering her so he tried again.
"You know you can talk to me about anything, right Rachel?" Will questioned. Rachel stopped what she was doing and turned back to look at him.
"I know, it's just I don't think I should tell you," Rachel said as her eyes drifted to the floor as she folded her hands in her lap, taking a seat in the nearest chair.
"Tell me what?" Will asked curious to find out. His face showed compassion and respect which Rachel admired so she took a breath to start explaining.
"Well, alright." She needed to talk to someone about it anyways. It might as well be Mr. Schuester. "The other day after our swim routine," Rachel started to say but stopped.
"Yes?" Will questioned wanting her to continue.
"Finn and I were in the auditorium and," Rachel took a pause. "He proposed to me," she finished. Will was shocked. He had no idea Finn was planning to marry Rachel. He had a tough week but he didn't think that he would do something as crazy as a proposal.
"Really?" were all the words that formed out of Will's mouth.
"Yes," Rachel said still avoiding eye contact.
"What did you say?" Will asked hoping that she had answered no. She was too young to be married and had big dreams of becoming a star.
"I haven't made up my mind yet," Rachel said honestly. She really didn't know what to do. She loved Finn, but marriage was a big step especially when marrying so young.
"Wow, that's a big step, Rachel. Marriage isn't something to take lightly. I know from first hand," Will said as he reached a hand out to grab a nearby chair to sit on.
"I know, but I love Finn and he loves me. There is no one else that I can see myself with," Rachel said truthfully.
"What about New York?" he asked hoping that she was still planning on going. She was too bright not to go.
"I've thought about it, and I still want to go, Finn will just be with me. Is that so bad?" Rachel asked.
"No. It's not bad to want to be with the one you love Rachel, but it is bad if the one you love is keeping you from going places," he told her.
"I know and Finn isn't going to stop me from achieving my dream of being a Broadway star. If anything he is going to help me achieve my dream," Rachel said.
"I need him, Mr. Schue," Rachel said honestly and directly to his eyes. Will could feel the passion that she had but that still didn't mean it was a good idea. He looked at her sternly but he knew that nothing was going to change her mind so he stood up and opened his arms.
"Well, I'm happy for you, Rachel. I know that you will do great things but I just don't want you to not follow them because of Finn," he said. Rachel nodded and stood up as well, embracing him in his open arms.
"Thanks, Mr. Schue," Rachel said as they pulled away.
"You know Mr. Schue, we are all really happy for you and Ms. Pillsbury," Rachel said breaking the silence that had crept into the room.
"Thanks Rach. I'm glad we got your support," Will said while standing up and walking over to the piano to put away some last minute sheets. Rachel followed behind with her bag on her shoulder.
"We can't wait till the wedding. We are going to perform the perfect song for you two," Rachel said.
"Thanks, Rachel but you guys don't have to go through the trouble of putting together a number," Will said. "You're guys help is already enough."
"Trust me Mr. Schue. We would be honored to perform at your wedding," Rachel said with beaming eyes.
"Alright, if you insist," Will said with a chuckle. There was really no point on arguing with Rachel. She would get her way no matter what the circumstances were.
Rachel was about to respond when her phone went off.
"Hey, Finn," she said as Mr. Schue glanced from his pile of music.
"Late? What happened?" Rachel said. Will wondered what was wrong. It was already almost five thirty. Everybody in the school was gone except for maybe some night janitors.
"Okay, just be safe," Rachel said as she hung up the phone with a look of worry on her face.
"Everything alright?" Will asked.
"No, Finn's car broke down while he was on his way over. He thinks it's a flat tire which means that he had to call Burt to come by and bring one which means that it will take an extra half hour or more before he can come pick me up," Rachel said in her usual rambling tone.
"What about your car? Why did Finn drop you off today?" Will asked.
"He surprised me and offered to drive me today. He knew that I was practicing late for glee so he went home to do some homework and was going to come pick me up so we could go on our date," Rachel explained. Will nodded understandingly at her.
"Well, Rach, I could give you a ride. I'm about to leave anyways. I have to meet Emma for dinner at six at Breadstick's," Will said pulling his bag over his shoulder.
"Thanks Mr. Schue but I'm sure Finn will be here in no time. In the mean time I guess I could keep practicing for Regionals," Rachel said while taking a seat on the piano bench, reaching in her bag to pull out her sheets again.
"Really Rachel, I don't mind. I don't want you to have to wait here for Finn anyways. Nobody is here," Will said with his teacher instincts coming into play. Rachel was still his responsibility while they were on school grounds which meant that he still had to watch over her.
"Well alright," Rachel said getting up to grab her bag. Just as she got up to grab her bag, the lights from the hallway started to dim, like they were in some kind of horror movie. Rachel looked over to Will who was just as curious as her.
"I thought you said no one else was here?" Rachel asked.
"No one else should be here," Will replied trying to remain calm.
The lights in the choir room finally dimmed and then shut off completely, leaving Will and Rachel to stand in the partially dark room, the only light coming from the back window.
"Okay, Mr. Schuester, what is going on?" Rachel asked moving closer to him without her even realizing it.
"I'm not sure but I'm sure the power just went out," Will said. Honestly he didn't have a clue who could be at the school this late. He let out a breath as he heard faint footsteps from outside. Rachel moved closer to him to where she could grab his arm if she needed to.
"Who's that?" Rachel asked with panic starting to form in her voice. Again Will had no clue what to answer. He had an awful feeling in the pit of his stomach that it wasn't somebody that was supposed to be there.
The footsteps grew louder and finally it was coming from right outside the choir room door. The knob was jingling, trying to get open. Both Will and Rachel were still, not quite sure what to do.
Will wanted to run if only he could get his legs to work. His office was only a couple of feet away and in it was a door that was another way out. He and Rachel had to get out because the sounds of more footsteps told him that these people were definitely not supposed to be there.
"Rachel," Will started to say but was cut off by the swinging of the door being open.
"Well look what we have found here boys," a tall, muscular, brown haired man said.
"I guess there are people here after all," another slightly shorter man said while locking the door as one more man followed behind.