I wipe my eyes as Blaine comes to sit beside me, taking my hand in his.  "Belle, we didn't mean to upset you." I shake my head and compose myself. "You didn't upset me Blainey, they're happy tears. I don't understand though. How is he pulling this off? I really don't deserve someone as sweet as Sebastian." He turns to fully face me, "Oh he has his ways, trust me. And you're wrong Shanny-pie. I may be partial because you're my cousin, but you're the sweetest girl I know. You deserve all the happiness in the world."

I turn to my cousin and pull him into a giant hug in the middle of class. Blaine just laughs at me as he gently pets my hair, "I told him that you would have this type of reaction but he didn't want to believe me. I was right though, I still know you better than Sebastian." I pull away from Blaine just as the bell for the end of class rings, giving him a skeptical look. "Aladdin, are you hiding something from me? Are you his 'inside man' here?" He smiles as he pulls me up from my chair, "Darling, he makes you happy and I adore seeing you happy. So while you were at dinner with your friend last night we did some brainstorming. Trust me, you're in for quite a day!" He leaves me at my locker with a wink.

Rachel is at my locker in an instant, we have English together next. "You had dinner with a friend? What friend?"  I nervously chew on my bottom lip.  Placing Bastian Warbler carefully in my locker I tap his nose slightly to say goodbye for now as I shut the door gently.  I turn around and face her as we start down the hallway.  "Just a friend.... It's not really important though.  Oh, you dance right?"  She nods, "Yea, ballet, tap and jazz every Sunday."  I nod back, "That's perfect!  So do you have any recommendations for jazz, lyrical, ballroom or hip hop classes?  Oh and any expert level gymnastics or tumbling classes?"

She looks deep in thought as she slips behind the desk next to me. "You do all those styles? And gymnastics too? Impressive." I shake my head and giggle softly as I pull out the Shakespearean play we are reading and my notebook, "I'm good but I'm not THAT good.  I only do jazz, lyrical and ballroom. Hunter does jazz, ballroom, hip hop and gymnastics. And I told him I'd keep an eye out for any available classes."

Oh crap.....

My eyes go wide and my hands fly up to cover my mouth when I realize what I just said. She turns to me, eyes as wide as saucers. "Hunter? How do you know what type of dance Hunter studies? Did you talk to him again??"  I avert my eyes, tapping my pen nervously on my desk.  "Never mind. It doesn't matter.  Forget I asked.  I'll research classes myself.  Thanks anyway Rach."  She shakes her head, narrowing her eyes at me, "You're not getting out of this that easily Shann.  Is he the friend you had dinner with?"  I bite my lip again and sigh.  Softly I breathe out a yes...

Thankfully the teacher comes in at just that moment to start class.  Rachel looks over at me one last time, mouthing this isn't over and then she gives her full attention to the teacher.

I'm officially dead...

I can feel her eyes on me throughout the entire class.  I try my hardest not to look in her direction, focusing my entire attention on the sound of the teacher's voice and the play on my desk.  Sooner than I would like the bell rings signaling the end of class and Rachel is pouncing on me faster than I can blink.  "Spill!  Now!!"

I hastily shove my books back in my bag and hurry out the door with her hot on my heels.  "Rach, honestly it's nothing. I gave him an ultimatum since he was so desperate to talk.  To meet me by 3pm yesterday or lose my number.  Just my luck he showed up at 2:50." She grabs me by the elbow as I attempt to head down the hallway, "There has to be more to it than that. Otherwise how would you know his dance styles. You had like actual conversations with him." I shake myself free and hurry towards my next class, "Please Rach, it was nothing. At least nothing important. I don't really want to get into it. I have to go, anatomy exam..."

I wave as I hurry in the opposite direction but she still calls after me. "I want details! Lunchtime!!"  I wave my hand back in her general direction.  "Sure. Sure.  Lunchtime..."

I have never been happier to have a test in my entire life...

I'm dropping my morning class books at my locker before lunch when I feel my phone vibrating in my purse.  I pull it out to check it quickly before Rachel finds me again.  A message is lighting up the screen that renews my smile.

MyWarbler:  So it's lunchtime Princess.  I hope you're enjoying your day so far.  Love, make sure you head through the lunch line, because your next surprise awaits you there.  All my love, Bas. 💋❤️😘😍💍

See, I'm not sure why I am worrying about anything else when I have someone like Sebastian in my life. It shouldn't matter if I have hundreds of other friends who are guys because all I want is to be with my sweet, wonderful, tall, green eyed, talented fiancé.

Then why did you have that dream about Hunter??

I roll my eyes at my own mind. Why does that pesky voice in my head have to keep popping up like that and ruin everything. I sigh as I start walking towards the cafeteria, typing my response to Sebastian along the way.

To MyWarbler: Sebby, you are just too much. Btw, Bastian Warbler says hi. 🐻 I can't wait to see you after school. 💋💋💋 love you to bits and pieces.

My phone vibrates once more in my hands just as I make it to the cafeteria, Rachel spotting me instantly as I veer towards the lunch line.  "Shann, talk."  I glance at her and hold up a finger, silencing her for now.

MyWarbler:  Nonsense Love, you make me so very happy.  So I want to make you happy as well.  Just a few more hours Pretty Girl and then you'll be in my arms again.  💋💋💋

I give off a sigh of contentment as I slip my phone back into my purse.

"Are you texting HIM again?!"

My eyes fly up to see Rachel glaring at me. "Are you insane?! That was SEBASTIAN, you know the guy I'm seeing. And we really can't talk about this, people may hear you..."

"Talking about what?"

"Shanny, Rachie, what's wrong?"

"Hobbit, Water Sprite are you two hiding something?"

Quinn, Brittney and Santana are behind us.  I just shake my head, this cannot be happening. I hiss see what you did in Rachel's direction as I head toward the food line, trying to decide what I want for the day. The lunch lady gives me a smile, she's always so nice.

"Well you look pretty today Shannon.  What can I get for you?" I blush and give her a small smile.  "Thank you Ms Rose, you're too sweet.  Umm.... Can I get the chicken sandwich and fries?"  She nods and places it on my tray.  "I'm just honest dear.  Dessert? Drink?"  I bite my lip as I examine the selections. "Um.... No dessert thank you but I guess I'll take a skim milk."  She nods again and places the milk carton and a small heart shaped box on my tray.  I give her a quizzical look and she just continues to smile warmly at me.  "A very tall, handsome, green eyed boy in a private school uniform left that for you dear.  I hope my Marley can find a boy as sweet as you have.  Have a wonderful day Shannon."

I mumble a small thank you her way as I head towards the cashier, money in hand.  He takes one look at me and waves me past as I give a confused look.  "No charge."  That stops me completely, "What?"  I'm met back with a polite smile, "No charge.  Your lunch has already been paid for."  I'm still confused as I walk towards the table where the rest of the glee club is seated, the four other girls hot on my tail.

I put my wallet back in my purse and slip into the open seat next to Blaine, placing my tray on the table in front of me. My fingers toy with the small heart shaped box, noticing a note beside it as Blaine looks my way. "Told you he has his ways Belle." I glance over at my cousin with a shy smile and he is just smirking my way before turning away, resuming his conversations from before.

I pick up the small note as the four girls look at me.  "So you going to read it Shanny?"  Santana eyes the box, "What did Tall, Dark and Wanky give you this time?"  I shrug as I look at the small envelope, Pretty Girl.  "He is just too much..."

I open the note as the girls lean close to try and read it as well.

Shann,
Just a little something sweet, although not as sweet as you my Love.  Only a few more hours and then you are mine all night.... I can't wait.  ;) Counting down the minutes.
I love you so much,
Seb

"Aaww, Shanny.... Sebby is so sweet!!!"

I smile up at Brittney and open the small box, revealing a few chocolate covered strawberries. I blush immediately because I understand his statement in the note. 'Just a little something sweet, although not as sweet as you my Love.' Leave it to Sebastian to make a blatantly sexual remark like that.

"Would you girls like one?? I don't think I can eat my lunch and all of these." They nod and each take one. "Sure pays to have a rich boyfriend." I look at Santana and shake my head, "Tana, you know that money isn't the reason, my family has its own money." She shrugs and starts eating her own lunch.

Rachel looks at me, "So when are we going to talk about it?" I shake my head but they heard her anyway. "What's going on with you two??" I just shake my head, lowering my voice, "Can't. Not now. Too many..."

She nods and instantly pulls out her phone.

**group chat**
Rach⭐️: So why? Why him?
Quinny🐝: Him who? Sebastian?
Britt🦄: Sebby is so pretty....
Satan😈: Water Sprite what is going on?
Me: Rach do we really need to do this now?
Rach⭐️: Why tho? Why did you have dinner with Hunter?
Satan😈: omfg?! I'm going to murder you!!
Britt🦄: 😱 Shanny??
Quinny🐝: What is going on?!?!?!
Me: girls. Please calm down. Yes I had dinner with Hunter yesterday. He isn't all that bad. We've come to an agreement. He gets my friendship as long as he plays nice. With everyone.
Britt🦄:  but. But.  I thought...
Quinny🐝:  I thought he wanted you.
Satan😈:  he kissed you. Remember?

Honestly how could I forget?  My mind won't let me forget, especially with that dream last night but I can't tell them that.  They're all looking at me expectantly so I sigh and type out a response.

Me: yes and I slapped him for that if you remember.  He knows that trying that again is a big no no.  But he isn't half bad. I had more fun than I thought I would.
Quinny🐝: fun?  Like it was just dinner right?
Rach⭐️: I know they talked.  She was asking about dance classes and apparently knows what he has studied.
Satan😈: I've never met this guy, but if all these Warblers dance then we're screwed for sectionals.
Britt🦄:  Sanny don't be so negative.  I bet Shanny dances like a fairy princess.
Me:  thanks Britt. And the diner had a playground nearby so we hung out and talked.  He's honestly so easy to talk to.  But that's besides the point.  You have nothing to worry about.  We're just friends.

The bell signaling the end of lunch rings as one more message comes through.  One I don't really know how to answer, that leaves all four girls looking at me.

Rach⭐️:  if it was nothing and you're just friends, did you tell Sebastian?