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Lea's POV
It all started with Naya's plan. After we wrapped shooting on the 100th episode, she approached the bosses and asked for a week off so that we could spend some much needed and well deserved time with each other on a vacation in Bass Lake, in Madera County, California. Bass Lake. One week in Bass Lake with my Glee castmates. Surprisingly, Mr. Murphy and Co. said yes, much to my chagrin. I don't know why I'm kind of annoyed by that, I really don't know. Maybe it's due to the fact that I love working my ass off so hard and having fun with my castmates is out of the question for me. That's selfish of me, to say the least.
I changed my mind at the last minute, though. Which was good, because if I hadn't, I would just be at home, alone with my thoughts. And that's the last thing I want. So we planned for one full day on what we were going to do there, if we're okay with carpooling and all that, what we're going to bring for the trip, etcetera etcetera. And then the next day, our scheduled trip was well underway.
I was in Naya's car with Naya driving, I'm on shotgun, Kevin, Jenna and Dianna on the backseat. Mark, Harry, Chord, Darren, and Chris were in Mark's car; Amber, Heather, Melissa, and Becca were in Becca's car; and Jacob, Alex, and Blake were in Jacob's car along with most of the gear and luggage.
"It's such a beautiful day out, huh guys?" I didn't even know I spaced out until I heard Dianna ask this particular question.
"Yeah, it really is," I heard Kevin, Naya, and Jenna reply, but I chose to not say anything.
"Lea?" I heard Dianna ask.
"Hmm?" I finally mustered enough energy to say something.
"You were gone for quite a while there. Where'd you go?"
"Somewhere... only I know." I replied and I know they were all confused by my statement, especially Di and NayNay. "Guys, I'm fine. Seriously." I brushed off the topic with a wave of my hand, hoping they would drop it. They still treat me with kid gloves after I told them not to. I know they care, but I just wish they would stop caring so much.
Naya rested her right hand on my left. My initial response was to jump a little at the sudden contact, but I didn't. "You sure you're okay?"
I gave her a smile, a hopefully convincing smile, and said, "I'm okay. I promise." I could tell she didn't quite buy it, but thankfully, she dropped the subject. I changed the subject, hoping to take away some of the tension in the air. "How long are we gonna be gone again?"
"A week, why?" Jenna asked from the back.
"Nothing, I was just thinking of..." I started, but Kevin cut me off.
"Oh woman, don't tell me you're thinking of work right now!" He scolded playfully, and I turned around to face him, giggling.
"You got me, Kev." I admitted and he laughed.
Dianna, Jenna and Naya agreed with him. "Seriously Li, you work so hard. I mean, we work hard too, but it's you who works the hardest out of all of us on that show and we all know it. But you deserve a break." Naya said, and I nodded. Maybe I do deserve a break, even if it's just for a week. "You need to remind yourself that you're not superwoman, okay? You need to take it easy, let loose, not have a care in the world and just enjoy yourself. You deserve it and so much more." I nodded again and I can't help but melt at Naya's kind words.
"Don't think about work right now, okay Lee?" Kevin said and I nodded, smiling and admitting defeat. Moments like this deserved to be cherished and I will cherish them forever. Moments like this help take away the pain, the grief even just for a little while, and for that I am truly thankful.
Naya's POV
I cast Dianna a worried glance from my rearview mirror. The brunette sitting beside me keeps spacing out and honestly, I'm worried about her. I've never seen her this way.
I've been driving for over an hour when my phone bing bonged, signaling me I have a new text message.
"Lil' bee, could you get that?" I told Kevin and he nodded.
Kevin told me that I got a text from Amber.
'Hey Nay, the guys are gettin' hungry and Alex texted me the same.' -Mama A
"The guys, Amber, Alex, Becca, Melissa, Jacob, and Blake are getting hungry. We should stop for breakfast." Kevin suggested and I nodded. Lea wasn't paying attention as usual, Jenna fell asleep on Kevin's shoulder, and Dianna shot me a worried glance, just like I did to her earlier.
'We're gonna stop at the Golden Arches.' -Kevy Kev Kev
I pulled into the nearest McDonald's and once there, I woke Jenna up and tried to get Lea's attention, but to no avail. She was still in her own little zone, world, whatever. I sighed.
"Lea? We're at McDonald's. You can either stay here or not eat or you can come with us, whichever you prefer. We're about 20 minutes away from the lake." I told her as I got out of the car and all she said was, "I'm not hungry."
I pushed. "How about a coffee?"
"I had one at home, thank you." Lea Michele, refusing a coffee? What has the world come to?
I sighed. "Okay, have it your way then."
"C'mon, Panda." Kevin said as he literally pushed Jenna out of the car.
"Damn McHale. Pushy much?" Jenna teased and Dianna giggled and all I could do was smile at my friends. I'm still worried about the brunette though. I sighed. This was going to be a long week.