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Stella: I'm disowning both of you for emotional damages and sibling abuse. I HAVE EYES IN MY IMAGINATION, MATTHEW, AND THEY ARE SCARRED FOR LIFE, 😭🫣

Stella: Duh, Andre has a cute blonde fussing over him on the daily, m'dude's GOT this.

Stella: Since I highly doubt you'll be able to smuggle me a Mickey churro intact and still warm (or a spiked Dole whip still frozen and alcoholic), I will take any pair of ears that screams STELLA to you. Please keep in mind that I will take what your choice says about me VERY personally, 😒

Matt: hahahhaaha and here I was about to suggest a banana hammock. It's not like we'll be there to shield our eyes from seeing alllllll of that from Chris, Stells. 😋 Matt: Excited about the trip? And don't worry about things back here, I'll check in with Felicity to make sure Andre didn't overpower her or something.

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Stella: Daniel Christopher Schuester, I say this with all the love I have in my heart, but please please please for the love of little green army men NEVER use the word 'Speedos' to me ever again.

Stella: (Proud of u though, please wear normal shorts and also sunscreen)

Schue sibs

Chris: After making a list and checking it to ensure I added everything — from shirts to toothpaste — I've got it all. Mom would be so proud- I've started packing for my trip. I'm currently deciding what swimwear to bring. The options are shorts or Speedos. Suggestions are welcome.

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What is this "vacation" of which you speak? Sounds fake, we don't know her.

(Which is to say, y'all aren't getting rid of me that easily, my ass isn't going anywhere.)

So with all of this talk about vacations & getting out of Ashford Valley...is there actually going to be anyone left here in a few weeks?

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"Turning down morning coffee is a completely valid Sign of Impending Armageddon, I'll allow it," Stella said loftily. Her grin was lightning quick to return though, and she laughed aloud. "Oh, you don't know the half of it. Matt had a very intense pirate-obsessed phase, so I was dead-set on being a pirate QUEEN, and Chris was the first one to figure out how to get into my dad's costume stash. There was choreography, it was glorious." She shook her head, laughing, and fixed Stevie with an encouraging smile. "I think Chris is going on that same trip too -- the passport thing would be an issue for me, unfortunately, it's good that you've already got one, I'm not nearly as prepared," she chuckled. "My vacations usually turn into staycations, just because I hate the getting-there part of traveling, but you might actually be on to something there."

It delights Stevie to learn what makes other families tick. It reminds him a bit of his own to a degree. However, they don't have this type of intricate list system compared to the Schuesters. Or, it's pretty possible Stella's feeding him stories, yet they sound believable. Not that he'll contest it, as it's amusing as heck. If I were to add my own to your extensive list, it would be if I ever turn down morning coffee. I'm worthless without it." He chuckled and tried to imagine Stella with a corn on a cob poking stick. "I can see you and your brothers having one hell of a cob sword fight when you were kids. As if you're aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge or the Hispaniola from Treasure Island." Did they have actual sword fights on the latter? He cannot recall. "It's my first time leaving the country. It's good I took care of my passport last year, or I would be in one hell of a jam right now." Stevie took a step forward and partway turned to keep his conversation with Stella flowing. "If you can, you should book yourself a trip. Treat yourself to it. I don't know how busy you are, but I will go ahead and say you deserve it. What's life without treating yourself to nice things?"

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Stella: I mean, you can't have one without the other, 🤷🏼‍♀️ As long as YOU had a Great Day, the where of it all is totally like a cow's opinion (it's moo).

Stella: 100% fair, you get that side smirk on, babycakes. Brunch and a little Schuester song and dance on the morrow I can absolutely do, 😁

text messages || stella x kurt

Stella: Same way everyone in a musical knows all the lyrics and choreography: dangerously high levels of awesome in both of us, 😘 Did you have a suitably fantastic birthday, or do I need to improv a little song and dance? 💃🏼🪩 Kurt: Honestly, I thought you were going to say obsession, but both are fair responses rofl. I did have a surprisingly great birthday. I spent most of it at dad's shop since one of his mechanics called in, and I'm on a brief break from the theatre while they put on an actual play instead of a musical lol. But still, it was really great. Kurt: And as much as I would loooove to see that song and dance, Dom has claimed the rest of my night. 😏 But that being said, we can totally meet for brunch tomorrow because I really wanna see you improv that. 😂

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[ text ] Why do you know me so well??? 😂😂 Also thank you, I love you. ❤️

Stella: Same way everyone in a musical knows all the lyrics and choreography: dangerously high levels of awesome in both of us, 😘 Did you have a suitably fantastic birthday, or do I need to improv a little song and dance? 💃🏼🪩

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HBD K-- Do whatever your little heart wants today, and if you need me to help you hide the bodies, just FYI that I've got bright pink dish gloves and a can-do attitude. 🩷, Stells

[ for @kurtxhummels ]

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"It's the Schuester-specific list, so it's probably in a spreadsheet on Chris' laptop somewhere," Stella said airily, flapping one hand. "Although I wouldn't put it past Matt to laminate it, just so he can immortalize '#17: Matt says no to a Ghostbusters marathon' for all the world to see." She jabbed one finger at Stevie with a pleased nod, though. "You. You get it. Turning down extra cotija is probably a corollary to number 43, 'Suggesting there's such a thing as too much cheese'. And anytime a poking stick is involved, YES is always the right answer." She brightened at Stevie's plans for the summer though, grinning at him. "Wait, for real? That's awesome, I've never been to Mexico -- you can catch up on your Good Reads lying on a beach sipping margaritas, that sounds epic." Stella lifted one shoulder in a shrug, shaking her head a little. "My schedule gets a little lighter during the summer -- lots of people taking vacations with their kids and all -- but it'll ramp back up when school starts again, and then the holidays will be, to use a technical term, straight up nuts."

"Eighty-two is a specific number. I can only imagine you have this list typed and lamented somewhere." Stevie said, playing along with the joke. "What number is turning down extra cojita cheese on the street corn?" He weighed the options and said, "Cob. It's not exactly a fair, but Founder's Day has a somewhat festival-like vibe, yeah? So, go hog wild with the cob instead of eating out of a boring cup. In fact, I'll do the same." With a head shake, Stevie said, "Not a one. Work doesn't count as a plan because that's set in a schedule. Plus, bills need to get paid. I haven't made a dent in my 2025 Good Reads challenge and need to get on that before it gets away from me." Stevie realized how boring this all must sound. "There is something I'm doing in June. I'm traveling to Mexico and then Florida. This is huge, as I've barely set foot outside of Ashford Valley." Stevie is both nervous and excited for this getaway. "What kind of things happen during your breathing room period?"

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"I'll allow it -- mostly because it would be one of the eighty-two signs of the apocalypse if I ever said no to someone buying me food," Stella agreed cheerfully. "So the question remains: preserve my dignity and get it in a cup, or just say fuck it and go for the option that allows me to both gnaw on a stick in public AND poke anyone in the eye with said stick if they say anything about it?" She fell in alongside Stevie easily enough, dramatics aside, and lifted one shoulder. "You and me both, man. I can't wait for summer and a little breathing room -- got any fun plans for it?"

There's the infamous Schuester dramatics, Stevie remembered from speaking with Stella and her brothers. Stevie chuckled and said, "I'm sorry about the tatters. Is there anything I can do to stitch things back together?" He offered and gave the menu a look over. "Tell you what, it may not repair what I caused, but how about I treat you to one of those street corn things? They come on the cob or in a cup." He suggested with a soft smile. Stevie joined Stella in line and answered, "Life's good. I suppose I'm mentally sound, though I like you tacked mostly to yours. I worked some at Sam's booth over there," he pointed towards it with his thumb over his shoulder. "I was about to work at Del's, but she covered everything. Outside of event work, I can't say too much is happening in my life." Huh. Had Stevie fallen into a rut? It's not like it bothers him, as he likes routine.

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One round each sounds perfectly fair. But I've got my eye on you, Clarington, 🤨👀

Hold up, it's your birthday?? Pfffft, I will shank anyone who says we're too old to celebrate. Straight through the heart with a martini toothpick, no survivors. Much like a fine wine, we just get better with age, and anyone who tries to imply otherwise is gonna have to look me in the eye while I twist the toothpick. Listen, any excuse to flit from food truck to food truck with a giant rainbow butterfly painted on the side of my face is a quality town event. No one can call me deranged if it's for community spirit.

Then how about we make it mimosa Monday & I can also buy 'sorry I left so abruptly' mimosas so we're basically even?

Ooh, can we make it a birthday thing, as well? Or are we too old to be celebrating our own birthdays anymore? To be honest, I still don't understand why people say it's their 29th birthday over & over again when yours 30s are arguably just as great. All after Founder's Day, since that's all I've been hearing about. Kind of sums him up in one statement, yeah?

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Stella pivoted on her heel, using her index finger to hook her sunglasses down a fraction and peer over them at the person approaching her. Despite her best efforts, a tiny smile tugged at the corner of her mouth as she recognized one of the Evans crew -- goddamn them all for being blond and beautiful and nice anyway -- and she arched one delicate eyebrow. "Stevie," she greeted, and her smile morphed into an amused smirk. "I'm honestly not convinced you haven't been avoiding me, and while my ego is in tatters at the thought -- TATTERS, I tell you -- I can't rightly say you'd be the first." She prodded at the bridge of her sunglasses to push them back up and fluttered her fingers at the food truck in question. "I can't complain. I'm healthy, mostly mentally sound, and about ten minutes away from stuffing my face full of rural Pennsylvania's version of street fair corn on the cob. You?"

It felt good to lend a helping hand to the Secret Headquarters' booth this Founder's Day. Stevie's proud that Sam's hard work and determination have paid off, as his comic shop's booth is bustling with people checking out the comics and merchandise. Once Stacey bounced in, Stevie tapped out to see how Delilah was handling Sip's booth. He did a check-in wave at it, and as he neared, he saw they had things covered. Huh, he's not used to free time at events, and Stevie glanced around to see what he could do. As he scanned all the options, he spied someone familiar and smiled. It's been quite a while since he last spoke to Stella Schuester, which is a total crime as she's honestly one of the most interesting people he's met in this small city. "Hey Stella!" He waved as he approached her in line. He looked towards the booth and saw that they were selling street corn. "Can't remember the last time we ran into each other, and figured we're long overdue for one. How you been?"

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stella: …pinot grigio or pinot noir? ‘Cause I love me a pinot noir, but grigio’s are usually a little dry for me. Don’t care if it makes me a basic white girl, give me a good chilled rosé any day, 🤐

stella: …I sound like a lush, don’t I? 🤦🏼‍♀️

text message || delilah x stella

delilah: what do you reckon is better, a pino or a rose?

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@matt-schue: [from here]

That dog looks like grandad 😂😂

Excuse you, grandad would be appalled. Not saying you're wrong, just that he'd be appalled.

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Stella: I have a brand to uphold, what can I say? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Stella: If y'all are willing to go full trio on 'I Want To Know What Love Is' we can show 'em how it's done Schuester style -- but I'm also 100% down to sing backup on 'Livin' On a Prayer' and 'Dancing Queen', just sayin'.

Stella: Yes please -- and a glass of malbec, please and ty DC 🩷

Chris: 🤓🏳️‍🌈 Chris: That song is all yours. I'm in an '80s rock mood, so be prepared for many Bon Jovi songs, maybe some Journey. Chris: This gramps is about to order a drink, can I get you youngsters something?

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Stella Stella Stella Stella Stella Stella

...Is this like that thing where they give a dog a big pad of push buttons that speak words, and he learns to push one over and over and over again until he gets treats?

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Stella: What Matt said, but about 87% less nerdy.

Stella: I'm in, but if either one of you tries to steal 'Before He Cheats' from me I'm throwing HANDS.

Schue-sibs

Chris: Random question of the day... Karaoke bar, does anyone feel like joining this old guy??