Disenchanted Chapter 7
Disenchanted
Ok so it seems like forever since I’ve updated this and I’m truly sorry. Writers block for this verse still plagues me but thanks for all your patience and reviews. I still don’t own Glee…god help me if I did (inserts evil laughter) and now on with the story…
“Why not,” he thought to himself with a laugh as Mike’s car pulled up to the coffee shop thinking that the correct answer should have been no thanks the second Rachel informed them she couldn’t come along. He was giving off the jealous vibe he simply knew it and he had been waiting the whole ride for Mike to call him out on it.
But he didn’t! No, Mike was as friendly as could be as the two of them drove to the coffee shop with Tina sitting in the back seat. Mike being nervous asking him what he had planed to do now that he had full usage of his legs while he simply had smiled back saying how honestly he had no clue though he admitted to possibly trying out for the soccer team in the fall.
Tina smiled commenting that she didn’t know that he was interested in soccer to which he replied back how before the accident his team had been all state.
Both Tina and Mike were impressed with that little tidbit.
Pulling up to the shop he watched the young (non) couple head to the door however he had stopped in his tracks.
“What’s the matter Artie” Tina asked with a great concern in her voice.
He smiled his sweet smile at her and shook his head.
“Nothing…it’s just…well kind of embarrassing.”
“Did you realize you don’t have any money cause I’ll cover for you dude,” Mike said.
Artie shook his head thinking how embarrassing it would have been if he had to ask Mike to bum him the cash to but his drink for him…then again that wasn’t even half as embarrassing of the reality.
Picking up his cell phone his face blushed a pale shade of red.
“I have to call my mom.”
Tina and Mike didn’t say a word however that didn’t stop him from going on about the reasoning why.
“I mean after everything that just happened, me suddenly being able to walk again, she’s a bit over protective.”
Tina nodded while Mike commented the two of them would go in and save him a seat.
Nodding he watched the pair enter the coffee shop while he began to find a spot in the parking lot that had a decent reception.
Dialing his mother’s number he was instantly greeted by her voice.
“Artie what’s wrong?” she instantly asked.
“Nothing mom.”
“Then why are you calling?”
“I just wanted to tell you I went out with some friends after school.”
“Artie…”
“Mom, its just coffee with Tina and Mike.”
From her end his mother smiled. She liked Tina, she really did in fact she wouldn’t of minded if the sweet yet shy girl dressed in black were to date her son. This Mike on the other hand, well she knew the guy was in glee with Artie and that he was on the football team but that was all which made her a bit weary.
From his end Artie thought this moment of silence would be a great time to add.
“Oh, and tomorrow and Wednesday I’m going to be rehearsing with Rachel for a performance.”
“Well rehearsing for Glee I can understand…but today…oh well I trust Tina so…just be careful.”
“I will.”
“And should I hold dinner?”
He thought about it.
“Well if your hungry don’t wait on my account.”
They talked for a few minutes longer, his mother constantly repeating to him to ‘be careful’ before finally he had been able to hang up and head back into the coffee shop where his eyes instantly located Mike and Tina who were laughing about something.
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“No, seriously.” Tina had started as she and Mike were seated in a booth now.
“Yea, into a WALL, and yet Rachel thinks he’s the…”
Pausing for dramatic effect Mike tried to pull off his best Rachel Berry impression as he continued, … “most talented guy in New Directions.”
Tina let out a laugh both at Mike’s Rachel impression and the thought of Finn’s dance skills. Thank god the brunette was unavailable to come that evening as what else could the two of them make fun of.
“In all seriousness though,” Mike said turning his head to make sure Artie was still MIA before he continued, “what do you think this whole Artie thing will do to the dynamic of the club.”
“Honestly,” Tina said.
Mike nodded.
“I think it will amp us up to a whole new level, I mean he is one of if not THE best male vocalist of the group no matter what Rachel says…no offence.”
He shook his head.
“None taken, I definitely agree, and in chair he was already dancing circles around Hudson so just imagine the possibilities.”
“You know his duet with Rachel…so going to be on the short list for Regionals.” Tina said with a boastful smile.
“Oh really,” Mike said leaning over and flicking a bit of whipped cream from the top of her drink into her face causing her to erupt in a giggle fit as she pulled her cup away letting him know that since Artie was still busily they should attempt to start their homework to which her companion reluctantly agreed.
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Pausing mid stare Artie wondered if he should turn back around and hale a cab or call Kurt for a ride both him though in hindsight either option would be rather rude and the latter would just open up an interrogation session he was NOT in the mood for at this time.
Entering the shop he headed toward the counter where he instantly spotted a familiar blonde looking all too dazed and confused.
Despite the utter awkwardness of their interaction earlier that very same day he did what any friend would do an approach her.
“Brittany?” he asked as she turned around and looked at her.
“Artie,” she said with a smile on her face, “thank god you’re here, your smart and I kind of need some help.”
Lord only knew what kind of ‘help’ the blonde required however he just simply nodded.
“Ok, what do you need.”
Her eyes still affixed to the chalkboard menu she shrugged her shoulders.
“I can’t understand the menu… tall, half caff, whip…it’s just so confusing. Usually Santana’s here with me to order but she said something about studying with Matt but between you and me…” Brittany lowered her voice, “I don’t think they are studying at all.”
Artie just nodded at her bluntness.
“And about this afternoon when I asked you to make out with me, it was Santana’s idea, though I do think your kind of hot and if you want to make out then I’d have a perfect record…at least with the guys of the school.”
“I’ll keep that in mind,” he said as her eyes looked to Tina and Mike a pout crossing her lips instantly being more confused then she was with the menu.
“So you and Tina aren’t dating are you?”
Artie shook his head as he placed an order for two drinks at the counter before looking back to the blonde.
“We’re friends.”
She nodded thinking of her relationship with Santana. They were ‘friends’ as well however she would always run off with Matt or Puck or Finn that one time so she guessed that’s what Tina was doing with Mike.
She should really tell the young man that sex wasn’t dating however she was interrupted as she was handed a cup of something.
“For me?” she asked.
Artie nodded at her as she grinned happily to him before taking a sip.
“My favorite, how did you know…no don’t answer it’s cause your so smart.”
He watched her reach into her bag for her wallet.
“No, it’s on me.”
“So, is this a date?”
Artie let out a laugh.
“No.”
“Well would you like to go out…on a date Friday Night? I promise I won’t let Santana come along.”
Looking from Tina and Mike back to the blonde he shrugged his shoulders and before he could over think it he smiled not saying a yes or no as Brittany squealed excitedly and began to head out of the shop.
“Wait Brit…I didn’t say…”
But she was gone.
Making his way to where Tina and Mike sat the duo rolled their eyes before Tina spoke up.
“What took you so long?”
“I think I might have just agreed to go out with Brittany Friday night.”
TBC