Nellie sat on Kurts bed as she took a sip of her sparkling cider.Nellie protested about coming since this seemed like a private moment,but Burt reassured her that she was more then welcome to stay since she basically lived at the house now.

Now Mrs.Hudson and Finn walked down the steps and Nellie flashed a small smile."Is there a car down here for me?" Finn questioned.

"Honey,we're indoors" Mrs.Hudson reminded."And,open your eyes" Finn opened his eyes and looked around.

"Sparkling cider?" Kurt offered."Welcome home? But who went somewhere?" Nellie chuckled at her friends lack of knowledge.

"Burt asked us to move in with him."

"And this is how you're telling me?" Finn asked."The Party was my idea.If you're going to say something say it loud,right?" Nellie didn't even want to say anything.She was just in the corner sipping on her cider.

"It's gonna take some getting used to but trust me,you're gonna love it ok? Now you don't have to drag your tail over here every time you want to watch something on the old fifteen incher" Burt grinned.Finally Finn noticed Nellie sitting in the corner.

"Nel? You knew about this too?" He asked."I'm my defense-"

"We told Nellie not to say anything.It could be like a surprise" Mrs.Hudson jumped in,not wanting the teen to explain herself.Finn glared at his best friend and Nellie looked down.

As the conversation progressed Kurt was mentioning the idea of redecorating.And of course Finn threw a fit about it.

"Wait,we're sharing a room? All three of us? I'm not cool with that!" Finn yelled.Nellie stood up."If it makes you feel more comfortable,I'll sleep on the couch"

"No! That's not fair to Nellie!" Mrs.Hudson stepped in."Ok,I know it's weird for you.But cant be much of a surprise.And in time,you're going to be as happy as I am."

"Yeah,look,I'll knock you out a wall upstairs,I'll put an addition on,okay? But until then,maybe this will grease the wheels a bit,huh?" Mr.Hummel pulled out three hundred dollars,but Kurt got up and snatched it,handing a hundred over to Nellie.

"No thanks Kurt" She handed the money back.She was taught not to take nothing from nobody."Don't worry roomie,Mr.Ikea Catalog and I will have this all figured out.I am going to put together a palate that expresses who you are and who I want you to be" Nellie cringed at the boys words.This was like ballad week all over again.Kurt was trying to force this.

Finn looked super uncomfortable and Nellie wanted to step in,so she did."Kurt,can we talk for a second?" Kurt nodded and the two walked ear shot away.

"Listen,I love you" She said placing her hands on his shoulders."I love you too Nel" He responded confused.

"So when I tell you this,please,please don't try and make Finn uncomfortable." Kurt slowly nodded.

"Yeah,I promise" He responded sadly.

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The next day Nellie entered the choir room only to see Tina wasn't in her usual clothes.

"It's so weird" Artie commented.

"This so isn't you" Finn said after him."Tina,why're you wearing this? What happened to your usual goth style?" Nellie asked sitting behind the girl.

"Figgins told me that I had to change my style.I feel like an Asian branch davidian"

"Tina,are there any other looks you can try?" Mr.Shue asked.Nellie felt bad for Tina.For someone to tell you to change your style out of no where,that's gotta sting.

"Biker chick?" Santana suggested.

"Cowgirl?"

"Hood rat"

"Computer programmer" Quinn and Nellie said at the same time.

"Catholic school girl?"

"Look,I appreciate it guys but it just isn't me.I know who I am,and I'm not allowed to show it,it's like communism"

"Preach Tina" Nellie cheered causing the Asian girl to grin at her.

"Guys,we have a serious problem!" Rachel stormed inside the choir room and Nellie rolled her eyes at how dramatic she was being.

"For the last time Rachel,me deciding to wear sneakers with my dress is not a serious issue" Nellie dully said.

"You know how Nellie and I have been doing some deep background on vocal adrenaline?" Rachel asked.Finn looked at his best friend.

"What?"

"Hey,I'm a master detective.I help people" She shrugged.It was against the rules to do that,but Nellie and Rachel needed to get to the bottom of the vocal adrenaline fiasco.

"Isn't that against the rules?" Artie asked."No,not at all.Or probably.Whatever! Anyway,what I figured out:We rooted through the dumpsters behind the Carmel auditorium and we found 18 empty boxes of Christmas lights."

"Oh,no" Tina said.

"Which led me to joelle fabrics.I asked them about red chantilly lace.They were sold out" Nellie exclaimed.

"Oh,sweet Jesus"

"Oh my"

"Wait,what?" Mr.Shue asked."They're doing gaga."

"That's it.Pack up your bags everyone,it's over.Been a good ride" Nellie said to the glee club members.

"We should've guessed it.They're going full out theatricality.They know it's the easiest way to beat us.Damn him"

"Whats up with this gaga dude? He just like,dresses weird right? Like David Bowie?"

"Lady Gaga is a female" Nellie corrected."Shes only the biggest pop act to come along in decades.She's boundary pushing,the most theatrical performer of our generation.And she changes her look faster than Brit changes her sexual partners." Kurt exclaimed.

"It makes sense that vocal adrenaline would pay homage.It's a brilliant move.She's a perfect fit form them" Artie said."Hold on a second.We might be able to kill two birds with one stone here.We can help Tina find and new look and find a competitive number for regionals.This week your assignment:Gaga"

Nellie stood up grinning."Everyone stand back! This is my week to shine." She happily said.The other girls and Kurt were muttering excited while Rachel was asking for pens.

Later that day Rachel had asked Quinn,Mercedes and Nellie to come with her to spy on vocal adrenaline.She looked good in her outfit (image above) and slipped her sunglasses on.

"Nel? What the hell are you wearing?" Quinn hissed."What? It's my detective outfit" She hissed back.

"Then claw,claw,uh,clap,clap.And five,six,seven eight.One two three four" Nellie had to admit,they looked amazing dancing.Honestly they didn't stand a chance.Nellie watched them with awed eyes as their coach told them which move to do next.

"Think they can see us?" Mercedes asked the three girls."If they catch us,are you going to have to go to jail?"

"Stealing their ideas is not a crime" Rachel answered."But it is cheating" Nellie commented.As Shelby was still coaching vocal adrenaline,Nellie sat down on one of the seats.

"Okay,Okay,Okay,enough.You guys aren't getting it.You're letting all the costumes do all the work.Theatricality isn't about crazy outfits.It's not enough to douse yourselves with gasoline.You have to light yourselves on fire to make it work."

"God she's good " Rachel whispered."Being theatrical doesn't mean you have to be a nuclear explosion.It can be like a quiet storm.You just have to radiate emotion,express whats deep inside you.That's what theatricality is truly about" Vocal adrenaline looked fed up at this point,lightly scoffing and Nellie could tell that they were rolling their eyes under the masks.

"Do I have to demonstrate? Funny Girl,E flat" Shelby instructed."Exactly what I would've done.Barbara.I could do it in my sleep" Nellie shushed her as she listened to the woman sing.

[Funny Girl-Shelby Corcoran]

As the song went on Rachel stood up and started walking over to the stage.

"Come back here Rachel!" Nellie hissed as she tried grabbing her wrist but failing miserably.A scoff left the girls lips as she saw Shelby and Rachel singing together.What happened to not wanting to be seen?

"Ms.Corcoran? I'm Rachel Berry.I'm your daughter"

"Wait what?!" Nellie yelled shooting up.Quinn pushed her back down.Shelby and Rachel,related.God maybe that's why Rachel had a thing for Jesse.Wait,that makes no sense.But her mom is on vocal adrenaline and her ex is on vocal adrenaline.Whats next,she was some long lost sibling who just so happens to also be on vocal adrenaline?

"Jesus,I need to report to Kurt.He's gonna go crazy when he hears this" Nellie muttered standing up.

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So far Quinn,Mercedes,Kurt and Nellie were the only ones who knew about the fact that Shelby and Rachel debacle.Now Tina,Kurt and Nellie were walking down the hallway in their Gaga outfit for the week:

"I've never wore anything like this before.I feel amazing" Nellie breathed."You look amazing too.My hard hours of hair and makeup really paid off didn't it?" Kurt smirked from beside her.Nellie chuckled and nodded.While Kurt was doing Nellies hair and makeup the girl had told him what happened at vocal adrenaline practice.How Rachel dropped a bombshell about how Shelby was her mom and how hot this one guy from vocal adrenaline looked.That was Kurt scolded her about falling for the enemy which made Nellie shut up about him right away.

Suddenly Kurt was shoved into the lockers and so was Tina and Nellie right after.

"Excuse me! Were you dropped on your heads?" Kurt exclaimed.Azimo and Karofsky turned around.

"What was that?" He asked.Nellie was beyond furious."What're you stupid as well as death?" She growled.Azimo shoved her back.

"Choose your words wisely,Puckerman" He laughed."I'm just saying.Pick on me,that's fine.But don't throw around a girl" This was not going to end well.Nellie needed to step in,and fast.But then she realized something.They deserved it.So she stood back,not saying anything at all.

"Well you know lately we haven't been able to tell the difference.We're not Gaga for Gaga."

"You dress all freaky,and then you rub it in everyone's faces.I don't wanna look at it all day.It's weird.It makes my eyes tired."

"What the hell are you talking about? You're the one who stopped us from walking down the hallway,asshole." Nellie yelled."If you don't wanna see it,that's not my damn problem.Carve your eyes out or something"

"It's called being theatrical.We're showing off who we are.It's the same thing you do when you go to school with your football uniforms on.You're expressing yourself,and we have every right to do the same" Kurt explained.

"Well you know what the next time you want to express yourself a little like a circus freak,don't he surprised when my fist feels lien expressing itself against your chin"

"Yeah,you're gonna be shocked though" Azimo gave a confused look before Nellies fist came in contact with his face.Kurts jaw dropped and Tina screamed.

"Just expressed myself.Don't be surprised when I come for you next,Karofsky" Nellie sarcastically smirked before grabbing Tina and Kurt and walking off.

In glee club Nellie walked in wiping blood off her knuckles."Hey,if you see Azimo with a broken nose,don't ask" Nellie said before sitting down next to Finn.

"What the hell did you do?" Puck asked."She punched Azimo in the face" Tina explained.Nellie smirked and leaned back in her seat.

"Little monsters,take a bow" Mr.Shue said."All right! Ladies,Kurt I am really,really impressed.Sientete.You know what the best part is? Each one of these costumes shows off a different aspect of your personalities."

"Wait where's Rachel? I mean I only noticed because like,five minutes have gone by without her saying something totally obnoxious" Puck said.

"Rachel kinda got some intense news yesterday" Nellie said."We were spying on vocal adrenaline and-" Quinn was cut off by Mr.Shue

"You guys that's not fair! You gotta stop doing that.But you know uh,what'd you find out?" Mr.Shue asked.Nellie looked around the room before looking back at Mr.Shue.

"Ok y'all ready? Miss.Corcoran,their coach? She's Rachel's mom" Mercedes explained.Everyone gasped around her.

"Are you serious?" Mr.Shue asked."Way to bury the lead Mercedes"

"We're screwed.Rachel's gonna jump ship over to vocal adrenaline"

"Never.I really don't wanna talk about it,though.I'm still processing the news.And my dads are moving my therapist to our spare room later this afternoon.All I know is that I'm not going anywhere,and I've chosen a lady Gaga look that expresses the longing for a childhood I was deprived of."

"Well that explains the stuffed animals" Nellie felt kinda bad for Rachel.To find out someone gave you up like that,if anything Nellie would want nothing to do with her mom if she ever done that.Speaking of her mom,Nellie didn't know when she would move back in.Her mother called,texted asking where she was.Nellie didn't respond back though.

Some would say she just got a little push and she's acting like a cry baby.But no.The verbal insults that she threw,about how she was just like her father.The way her mom never showed up to her cheer competitions.Or pucks football games.Or all the pressure for puck to date a Jewish girl.Which was why puck got with Rachel in the first place.

It sucked.

"You look terrible.I look awesome" Brittany commented causing Nellie to snicker."I think it's the Kermit the frog look" Mercedes said.

"And we have a jumper" Kurt added."Well,my dads can't sew so these are just stapled on" Rachel explained.

"Guys,why don't we worry about it this later and maybe try and focus on the song"

"I agree Mr.Shue.Band? Hit it!" Nellie commanded.

[Bad Romance-Kurt Hummel,Nellie Puckerman,Santana Lopez,Quinn Fabray,Tina Cohen Chang,Mercedes Jones,Brittany Pierce]

After the performance Nellie and Rachel high fived each other without even thinking about it.Nellie didn't mind.The two had an off and on relationship.One day Nellie and Rachel were actually talking to each other and acting decent and the next day Nellie wanted to slam Rachel's head into the wall for being so annoying.

So later that afternoon the glee girls were gathered in the auditorium as the glee boys were about to sing their song.Rachel walked in looking stunning.

"Woah,you actually look decent for once" Nellie joked,but it was actually her own way of saying that Rachel looked amazing."Thanks.My mom made it" The girls shared a look before Nellie simply shrugged.

[Shout It Out Loud-New Direction Boys Minus Kurt]

The new directions girls cheered for the boys once the performance was over."All right guys! Impressive.Very impressive.Very very....loud.But what uh,does that performance express? And what do those costumes illustrate?"

"We did our research Mr.Shue" Mike exclaimed."Yeah,Finns demon look is because gene Simmons liked comic books as a kid,and they called Paul Stanley the star child because he was romantic or something.But that doesn't really explain my whore lips."

"And my Ace Frehley is supposed to be a spaceman from another planet.Mikes iconic catman was because Peter Criss claimed to have nine lives."

"Yeah,and I'm dressed as the guy who replaced Artie when he quit" Matt explained."Well congratulations guys.Job well done.Lets give it up for the boys." The girls cheered once again for the guys.

Time Skip
Nellie sat at home adjusting her costume on Kurts bed while he did the same.Finn was wiping the makeup off his face.

"Could you have a word with Azimo and Karofsky about harassing me or Nel without damaging our Gaga outfit" Nellie didn't want to get involved with the conversation.

"I heard about what you did Nel.The football guys are making fun of Azimo for getting his ass kicked by a girl" Nellie shrugged."So?"

"Are you serious? Do you know how difficult it is with those guys? They already think me and Kurt are boyfriends" Nellie sighed.Something told her this conversation was not going to end well.

"Let them think what they want.They're Neanderthals.In three years,they'll be cleaning my septic tank."

"Don't you get it? It's not just them.We live in Ohio,not New York or San Francisco or some other city where people eat vegetables that aren't fried.I don't understand why you always need to make a big spectacle of yourself.Why can't you work harder at blending in?" Nellie stood up.

"What're you trying to say Finn? Being gay isn't normal.Kurt can be who he wants." Nellie yelled."I'm sure that'd be easier for you." Kurt said.

"You know,it would"

"Not everything's about you Finn" Nellie mumbled bitterly.After a few seconds Kurt spoke up again.

"You are such a boy" He stood up.Nellie shook her head."Kurt no" Nellie warned.She too got up but it was to late.Finn slapped Kurts hand away.

"What is your problem Finn?" Kurt yelled."I'm gonna finish in the laundry room" Nellie took a deep breath.

"I think I'll go fix my heels upstairs" She muttered running to get away from the drama.

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The next day wasn't getting any better.Tension was high,so when Nellie was called downstairs because Kurt had something he wanted to say,she was worried.

"Hey,you know what's going on?" Finn asked.Nellie shook her head."I had to skip school to finish it,but I think you'll both really like it" The light was turned on revealing a whole other room.Nellies jaw dropped.

"Consider it a peace offering after all the yelling that we've been doing.I used Marlene Cooper in Morocco as my inspiration.It's a perfect blend of the masculine and the feminine,and the muted and the theatrical."

"Are you freaking insane? I cant live here.I'm a dude.This is something for Nel,not me.What the hell is that supposed to be?" Finn asked.

"It's a privacy partition.It's all I could find on such a short notice.Why are you getting angry? I worked hard on this" Nellie rubbed her temples."Guys please.I have a headache and I don't have time for the arguing today"

"That's not a privacy partition! Why is it so hard for you to understand? I don't want to get dressed in front of you! Do you know that I put my underwear on in the shower before I come out when you're around? I just...I don't want to have to worry about that kind of stuff in my own room,man."

"And what stuff are you referring to?" Kurt bit back."Kurt!" Nellie yelled.

"Shut up Nellie!" Both boys yelled at the same time."You know.You know what I'm talking about.Don't play dumb.Why can't you accept that I'm not like you?"

"I have accepted that."

"No you haven't.You think I don't see the way you stare at me? How flirty you get.You think I