A/N: Hope everyone enjoyed your holidays! I'm attempting to clean up before the New Year, which isn't easy with a toddler. Lol. 2015 will mark the end of Glee. Only 13 episodes left. Starting Jan 9, 2015. So excited to see return of the Warblers, but hoping they bring the older Warblers back to visit. I hope you lil the cat & mouse flirtation between Hunter and Rachel, and Rachel trying hard to resist. Plus it will be a big task for Rachel to re-vamp the Glee club, and for Blaine to return the Dalton Academy Warblers to their former glory since the scandal. Will Rachel find love again? We shall see...

Disclaimer: I do not own Glee, characters, or songs. Warning advised: Mature

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It had been a week since Hunter's visit to McKinley. He was so loving his little cat & mouse game with Rachel Berry. She was most certainly talented. The New Directions he competed against were no match and would never be the new Rachel 2.0. He knows the Warblers had no reason for cheating since their performances of "Whistle" and "Live While We're Young" were standing ovation quality, in fact, they DID get a standing ovation. They could've won on their own merits and not because Marley Rose collapsed and were eliminated. But, they had to ruin it because of the steroids. Not his proudest moment. His parents were disappointed. He was grateful to get a second chance, but now Blaine Anderson has decided to come back to take over. Came back to where he belonged..Blaine Warbler.

Hunter was in his AP Physics class, and he was trying hard to pay attention in class, but Professor Schmitt was incredibly boring. He can't fail, but his mind suddenly thought of a certain brunette and wondering how the New Directions were coming along. He would visit her again, but he didn't want to appear to be a stalker.

Soon, class was over and he headed to the Warblers practice room. It felt odd not sitting behind tge desk. Where did his cat go anyway? When he walked Blaine was behind the desk. He didn't recognize the others. All newbies. Sebastian was his right-hand. Hopefully, they would visit.

Blaine: Clarington, you've shown up. I'm surprised.

Hunter: And you've returned, and I'm not surprised. I just wonder if you can salvage the Warblers anymore than Miss Berry can at McKinley.

Blaine: Speaking of Miss Berry, I'll tell you this one time...stay away from Rachel.

Hunter: Excuse me?

Blaine: Oh you heard me. I heard about your rendezvous at McKinley. Leave Rachel alone. She's been through so much, and is trying to focus on reviving the New Directions.

Hunter: And this is your business because?

Blaine got I Hunter's face and warned, "Rachel is my best friend. She's gone through so much, and still recovering from Finn's death. And doesn't need to be corrupted by you. I don't like you. I don't trust you, but you and Sebastian were right. Dalton is where my heart always belonged, but I don't regret being with the New Directions at all. I need everyone's cooperation if we are going to bring the Warblers back to its formerglory. So we work together?

Hunter: Got you, Blaine Warbler.

Blaine: It's Blaine Anderson, Clarington.

Hunter: Hunter Clarington, Anderson.

Blaine: Whatever. Let's get started everyone. Let's practice and old Warbler favorite to see if you have what it takes. Warbler pride.

"Misery"

(Blaine)
Oh yeah
 Oh yeah
 So scared of breaking it that you won't let it bend
 And I wrote two hundred letters I will never send
 Sometimes these cuts are so much deeper then they seem
 You'd rather cover up, I'd rather let them be
 So let me be, and I'll set you free

(Thad)

 I am in misery
 There ain't nobody who can comfort me
 Why won't you answer me?
 The silence is slowly killing me
 Girl you really got me bad, you really got me bad
 I'm gonna get you back, gonna get you back

(Hunter)

 Your salty skin and how it mixes in with mine
 The way it feels to be completely intertwined
 It's not that I didn't care, it's that I didn't know
 It's not what I didn't feel, it's what I didn't show
 So let me be, and I'll set you free

(Hunter)

 I am in misery
 There ain't nobody who can comfort me
 Why won't you answer me?
 The silence is slowly killing me
 Girl you really got me bad, you really got me bad
 I'm gonna get you back, gonna get you back

(Blaine)

 Say your faith is shaken, you may be mistaken
 You keep me wide awake and waiting for the sun
 I'm desperate and confused, so far away from you
 I'm getting here, don't care where I have to go

(Thad)

 Why do you do what you do to me, yeah
 Why won't you answer me, answer me yeah
 Why do you do what you do to me yeah
 Why won't you answer me, answer me yeah

(Hunter)

 I am in misery
 There ain't nobody who can comfort me
 Why won't you answer me?
 The silence is slowly killing me

(Hunter) *Hunter thought of Rachel*
 Girl you really got me bad, you really got me bad

(Blaine)
 I'm gonna get you back, gonna get you back

Blaine clapped,"Way to go Warblers! Rachel and Shue are going down, he joked .

Thad: Rachel?

Blaine: Rachel Berry.

Thad: THE Rachel Berry?! The Broadway Star? Wow she is HOT!

Blaine: And my best friend, and she's off limits til she's 50.

Thad: Blaine, you know THAT won't happen. Haha.

 Hunter muttered," That's what YOU think Anderson."

Blaine: What was that, Hunter?

Hunter: I said you're right, off limits, competition, yada yada, yada.

Blaine: Good, remember that.

Hunter rolled his eyes. This was going to be a long but interesting year.

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Meanwhile at McKinley...

Rachel: Kurt, do you think we're doing the right thing? Re-vamping the Arts and Glee program?

Kurt: Yes, and taking down Sue will be icing on the cake. Plus, I'll never get that image of Sue and her "friend" violating our apartment. *he shuddered*

Rachel: Geez, thank you Kurt for embedding that image into my brain. If I get nightmares, I know who to blame.

Kurt: I guess we could ask Shue, but he's with Vocal Adrenaline now. How could he go to the competition?

Rachel: Well same reason that Blaine is with the Warblers.

Kurt: He's lucky I love him..traitor..

Rachel: Kurt, I think we both know that Blaine's heart always rested with the Warblers.

Kurt: I admit, I missed them too. I made some really great friends who accepted me for who I am.

Rachel: Despite everything, I am glad we became best friends. I don't know what I'd do without you or Blaine. Sam included.

Kurt: Team Hummelberry will succeed. Well since we have time before searching for our new New Directions, want to diva off ?

Rachel: I'd love to.

"Defying Gravity"
(feat. Lea Michele, Chris Colfer)

(Kurt)
Something has changed within me
 Something is not the same
 I'm through with playing by the rules
 Of someone else's game
 Too late for second-guessing
 Too late to go back to sleep
 It's time to trust my instincts
 Close my eyes... and leap!

(Rachel)

 It's time to try
 Defying gravity
 I think I'll try
 Defying gravity

(Kurt)
 Kiss me goodbye
 I am defying gravity
 And you wont bring me down!

(Kurt)

 I'm through accepting limits
 'cause someone says they're so

(Rachel)
 Some things I cannot change
 But till I try, I'll never know!

(Kurt)
 Too long I've been afraid of

(Rachel)
 Losing love I guess I've lost
 Well, if that's love
 It comes at much too high a cost!

(Kurt)

 I'd sooner buy
 Defying gravity

(Rachel)
 Kiss me goodbye
 I'm defying gravity

(Kurt)
 I think I'll try
 Defying gravity
 And you wont bring me down!

(Kurt)

 I'd sooner buy
 Defying gravity

(Rachel)
 Kiss me goodbye
 I'm defying gravity

(Kurt)
 I think I'll try
 Defying gravity
 And you won't bring me down!

(Rachel)
 bring me down!
 ohh ohhh ohhhh!

Rachel: We still got it!

Kurt: I still beat you in that Diva off.

Rachel: Lets call it even. We sounded amazing, and I'll admit with Mercedes too. You both will always be my biggest competition. We just each have our own style.

Kurt: Speaking of competition, what was Clarington doing here? Don't lie because you suck at lying.

Rachel: How did you-

Kurt: A little birdie told me...

Rachel: Pavarotti or Blaine?

Kurt: Not telling..okay Blaine.

Rachel: Honestly, I have no idea what he was doing here except to annoy me.

Kurt: Or the arrogant Warbler has a crush..

Rachel: Whatever Kurt. You know I am not ready.

Kurt: One day you will be. Keep it in mind.

Rachel: I don't have time for romance. It's time to assemble the New Directions. And no planting drugs in someone's locker like Shue did to Finn.

Kurt: And no crack houses..

Rachel: Seriously. When will anyone let me forget ?!

Kurt: Try..never.. But we still love you.

Rachel: Whatever..Blaine and Shue are going down!

Kurt: Let's do this.

Rachel was about to reply, when she received a text.

??: Miss me already Rachel?

Rachel: Who is this?

??: Forgot me already? I guess I have to leave a bigger impression for you. Enjoyed our little flirtation game the other day. Want to meet for coffee, Miss Berry?

Rachel: How did you get my number, Hunter?

Hunter: I have ways. So you and me equals coffee date, maybe more?

Rachel: Leave me alone.

Hunter: Fine, but just know I always get what I want and don't give up.

Rachel: Then I guess you will wait forever. Goodbye Mr. Clarington.

Hunter: As I said, you trying to resist me is so adorable and a turn on.

Rachel sighed. "He is ANNOYING!"

Kurt: Who?

Rachel: Hunter Clarington..

Kurt: And we thought Sebastian was persistent. Someone's got it bad.

Rachel: Well, I am not falling for him.

Kurt: Never say never. Maybe he could be the real thing, Rachel.

Rachel: Kurt..

Kurt: Okay shutting up....not!

Rachel shook her head, and walked back into the office. "Never." She answered frustrated. When did Hunter all of a sudden begin invading her thoughts?

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 A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter. What would you like to see happen with Hunter and Rachel? I personally can see them happening...Read and Review please.