I glance over at my alarm and I technically still have a half an hour until I needed to get up but after that dream I don't think I'll be able to get back to sleep.  I run a hand through my hair, what in the world is wrong with me??

What was that?

And Hunter of all people...

But it all felt so real....

I could feel the wind on my face as he pushed me on the swing.

The touch of his hand.

The taste of his lips, like cotton candy sweet but slightly spicy.

Oh god....

Why am I still thinking about this?!

Stop it!

For all that is good in the world just stop it!!

I will myself out of bed, turning off my alarm clock.  I turn on all of the lights in my room, maybe that will help to chase away my dream...

Before I head into the bathroom I turn my radio on low just to help drown out my thoughts.

I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)
My dirty little secret

Dirty little secret
Dirty little secret

Who has to know?
Who has to know?

Nope!

My hand reaches out to flick the radio back off immediately.  Definitely not using music this early.

Instead I head straight to the bathroom, turning the water up as hot as I can stomach.  Numbing my senses with the temperature and my coconut shampoo and body wash.  Trying to get in the right mind set for the day, knowing I'll get to see Sebastian later.

As a sneaky little voice whispers in my head you may see Hunter too...

God, I feel like my own worst enemy right now.  Perhaps if I take time getting ready things will be better.  I pack up my toiletries and head back into my room to place them inside of my overnight bag by the door where I left it before bed.  Taking extra care with my hair, I blow dry it and make sure every curl and wave is in place.

Once I am content with that I move to my closet to pick out a perfect outfit.  I settle on this dress, red because it is Sebastian's favorite color.

For now I'll wear my black blazer with it, just so that I'm not dressed to scantily for school.  I check my reflection in the mirror and I honestly like what I see.  Cute, flirty and young. I give myself a smile as I gather up my school bags and phone, noticing a message on the screen already.

MyWarbler: Good Morning Princess. Happy Two Month Anniversary. 💋🌹 Like I told you before, today is going to be epic. Your first surprise is outside, I hope you'll notice it right away. I'm counting the hours until I get to see you again, my future Mrs Shannon Lynn Smythe. 👰🏻💍

That's it, the giant, flapping butterflies are back.  I'm not grinning like an absolute idiot just staring at my phone, I swear.  How does that man have this effect on me??

To MyWarbler:  Sebby, how did I land someone as perfect as you?  I really wish I could skip school and just drive to Dalton now so that I could see you. 💋💋💋💋💋 I love you so very much Sebastian Axle Smythe. 😘❤️

I feel my heart soar as the phone in my hand vibrates and lights up with Sebastian's response.

MyWarbler: Pretty Girl, I'm the lucky one to have someone so beautiful, sweet and special as mine. No skipping school though, just be patient. I promise it will all be worth it. 😉

His message leaves me feeling all warm and giggly, chasing away all memories of my dream from before. I sigh happily as I slip on my black mary janes and head for the door, picking up my overnight bag on the way out. I still have some time to kill so maybe I'll stop for coffee before school as well.

I'm still deep in thought as I reach my car, instantly noticing my first surprise. Tucked up under my windshield wiper is a single daisy and a small envelope. I smile as I put my things in the car and then head back to collect Sebastian's gifts. When did he find the time to do this??

I bring the daisy to my nose and inhale the smell, I can't believe he remembered my favorite flower.... I tuck the flower in my hair as I reach for the envelope.  Written on the outside in Sebastian's handwriting is My Love.  I can't help the blush on my cheeks as I pull the small note out and read it.

My Pretty Girl,
So here is your first little surprise, I hope you like your flower.  And don't worry about how I did this, I have my ways Princess.  So keep your eyes out, because you're in for more today, much more.  I love you so much Shannon, and I'm very excited to see you later.
All my love,
Sebastian

He is just too much I swear.

I'm still smiling like a lunatic by the time I walk into McKinley white chocolate raspberry mocha in hand.  Before you say anything, yes I stopped at the Lima Bean on the way in.  I mean are you guys new here or something?

Hello, I'm Shannon Lynn Anderson and I'm addicted to caffeine.

Good, now that is out of the way, I head to my locker to stash most of my books before glee first period. And taped to my locker is another note.

💙Princess

How is he doing this?? I take it off my locker and read after I put my books away.

Welcome to school Princess,
Now you really have to be wondering how I am doing this. I said before, I have my ways.... ;) Head into the choir room Love and meet your next surprise.
Love you,
SAS

'Head into the choir room Love and meet your next surprise'? Oh my gosh!! Is Sebastian here? Is that how he is doing all of this??  I hurry as fast as my legs can carry me in these heels, storming through the door, eyes darting around the room. I break out into a pout, he isn't here. And I really don't see this surprise he said would be in here either...

Rachel turns around and smiles at me, she is standing by my usual chair. "Well if you don't look super cute today." I smile back and do a little spin for her, "You think? I'm going to see Seb after school. Think he'll like it??" She nods back at me, "Most definitely. So your two month anniversary?" I nod in reply so she continues, "Speaking of which..." She moves aside and I finally see what Sebastian's note was referring to. "He didn't..."

She giggles, "Yes, he did. So adorable..."

The small teddy bear has a note at his itty bitty feet.

Hello Shannon

"Don't leave me hanging Shann!  I've been waiting to see what that said since I got here this morning."  I look from the bear, to the note in my hands, up to Rachel, "So you didn't help him with this?" She shakes her head at me, "I don't know how he did it, but it was in your chair when I got here. Open the card, I'm dying here..." I giggle as I look back down to the paper in my hands, opening it up as we both read it together.

Greetings Shannon,
My name is Bastian Warbler. Much like my human counterpart I love singing, dancing, lacrosse and coffee. He told me that I was to seek out the cutest, smartest, most talented and petite member of the New Directions so I could be her new best bearfriend. So I'm hoping that is you. If you take me back to him later I'll be able to confirm it.
Hope we can be great friends!
Bastian Warbler

I can't help the small squeal of happiness that I emit as I pick little Bastian Warbler bear up, squeezing him tightly as I spin in a small circle. Rachel is giggling and bouncing on her feet as the others begin to filter into the room.

"Hobbit, Water Sprite what has you two so excited?" I turn around to face Santana and Brittney with a big smile. Brittney's blue eyes go wide in wonder, "Ooohhh.... Such a cute little teddy." She is instantly at my side petting the soft brown fur. "Isn't he precious?? Britt meet Bastian Warbler." She coos as she shakes his little hand. Santana raises and eyebrow at me, "How you get that?" I pass her the note as I take my seat, "Sebby left him for me. I don't know how he did it but it's one of my anniversary surprises."

She nods approvingly as she passes the note back to me as everyone else filters into the room.  "Tall, Dark and Wanky sure knows how to use all his money for good instead of evil." I giggle and nod at her as Mr Schue calls class to order. "Okay, so I heard a group of you guys had a special number you wanted to preform?" I look curiously as Blaine, Finn, Puck and Sam rise from their seats and go to the center of the floor.

I whisper at Rachel, "What are they doing?" She just shrugs back at me as Blaine points my way. "Belle, we were given the task of presenting this song to you. We hope you like it." He turns and nods to the band, taking his spot in the center as the music begins.

God Must Have Spent (a Little More Time on You) originally by N Sync

(Blaine)
Yeah....
Oh yes
Ohhh..yeah..
Can this be true?
Tell me, can this be real?
How can I put into words what I feel?
My life was complete
I thought I was whole
Why do I feel like I'm losing control?
I never thought that love could feel like this
and you've changed my world with just one kiss.
How can it be that right here with me
there's an angel?
It's a miracle...

(All)
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent...
A little more time
On you...
(Blaine:  A little more time, yes he did baby)

(Finn)
In all of creation
All things great and small
You are the one that surpasses them all
More precious than
Any diamond or pearl
They broke the mold
When you came in this world
And I'm trying hard to figure out
Just how I ever did without
The warmth of your smile
The heart of a child
That's deep inside
Leaves me purified

(All)
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep (Finn: and deep)
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent...
A little more time
On you...
(Blaine: on you, on you, on you, you....on you, on you, on you, you..) ohhh...
(Finn: on you, on you, on you, you....on you, on you, on you, you..) yeah...

(Puck/Sam)
Never thought that love could feel like this
and you changed my world with just one kiss.
How can it be that right here with me
There's an angel?
It's a miracle...

(All)
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep (Blaine: peaceful and deep)
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent...
A little more time
On you...
(Blaine: on you, on you, on you, you..)
God must have spent...
A little more time
on you
(Blaine: on you, on you..you....you..oooh..yeah)
A little more time
on you...ohhh

The boys finish their song as everyone claps.  Me, I'm just stunned speechless.

"Anderson, I think we broke your cousin."

I just look up at them, squeezing my bear with tears in my eyes.  Softly I whisper, "Thank you..."

A/N:  I'm sorry if I ruined everyone's world with that previous chapter.  Please don't be disheartened, no matter what I throw at them Shann and Seb are my OTP here.  I hope you all like this new chapter though.  I've been off work sick all day so I hope everything came out coherent.  More tomorrow, maybe....
💙Shann