Disclaimer: I do not own anything and I don't claim to know what these people are like in real life.

-Chapter 1-

I was sitting in my apartment in L.A. surrounded by my Team StarKid friends: Joey Richter, Joe Walker, Brian Holden, Lauren Lopez and a few others. It had been so long since I last hung out with them. We were all working so hard to combine Starkid with our own careers, and it somehow worked out.

I went to auditions all the time, helped out at a shop and I had just got a job at a diner. But someone was missing: Darren Criss. Since he joined the cast of Glee his schedule had been pretty hectic. I was really happy for his success - He deserved it. Yet, I missed hanging out with all of my friends.

My phone started to vibrate. I pulled it out and opened the text.

Darren:

Sorry I didn't make it to your place, I have a meeting for 'How to Succeed'. Say hi to everyone.

I sighed. "Guys, Darren isn't coming. He's at a meeting."

Don't get me wrong, it's not like I wasn't friends with Darren anymore. We were inseparable in college and I'd always be there for him, but lately he had been acting strange. He was suddenly all into fashion and he kept searching for projects for the few months he had off from Glee.

"Oh, so he got the part? I guess we can forget about putting up A Very Potter Senior Year in 2011, but he'll be on Broadway. That's really amazing!" Joey said, trying to sound happy for him. Everyone nodded, but no one knew what to say.

I tuned out what was around me and my thoughts drifted to the day I first met him in 2005.

-Flashback-

I was walking through the halls of the University of Michigan. Great – my first day and I was already late for class. I opened the classroom door and searched for an empty seat. The only one I could find was next to a curly haired guy. I could only see his back as I walked over to him.

"Um, excuse me? Is this seat taken?' I said, "There's not really any other free seat in here." I said.

The boy turned around and flashed a gorgeous smile at me. "Yeah, sure! Sit down. I'm Darren by the way." He motions to the seat next to him.

"Thanks, I'm Amy. This is composition class, right?" I asked.

"Yes! But I think our professor seems to be late. So, why don't we use the time to get to know each other?" He smiled and asked me about my favourite bands.

"Oh, that's a long list. The Kooks, The Arctic Monkey, The Beatles, The Strokes..." I list off, "and Freelance Whales, but you probably never heard of them anyway. And yours?"

Darren looked at me with a shocked expression. Did I say something wrong? I wondered. Suddenly he exclaimed "No way! Freelance Whales? My brother is in that band!" We chatted about our favourite songs for a while, and then I asked him what kind of music he writes.

"It's hard to describe… It's kind of acoustic – folk – rock – pop like. We should have a song writing session sometime so I can just show you. You seem to have a good taste!" He grinned and I immediately knew we would be getting along in the future.

-End of Flashback-

"Amy? Are you even listening?" Walker laughed, bringing me out of my thoughts. "Didn't you say that you started your new job at 5?"

I gasped, jumping out of my seat. After giving everyone quick goodbye hugs, I rushed out of my apartment. I really had to work on being on time! After arriving at my work I quickly changed into my uniform whilst my new boss told me everything that I had to know and which tables I had to serve. I walked to my first table and froze. Sitting in that booth was none other than Darren – the same Darren that just dumped me and the Starkids for a so-called 'meeting' for 'How to Succeed'. But instead he was sitting at the table with his fellow Glee cast members Chord, Cory and Kevin, laughing.

"Hi guys, my name's Amy. What can I get you?" I said coldly, whilst glancing at Darren. The other guys gave their order as Darren gave me an apologetic look. It was then Darren's turn to order. "Excuse me guys." He said to the others before looking back to me. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" He led me to an empty table.

"Darren, I'm working. I don't have time right now." I said, looking away from him. I felt betrayed. Did he forget us? Weren't we famous enough for him? Tears began forming in my eyes and I struggled to keep it all together.

"Look, I'm really sorry. But I had my reasons." He insisted. "I miss you guys so much. You have to believe me! Will you let me explain after work?"

I didn't know what to say, but when I looked at him I saw the sadness in his eyes. "Okay. I'm working till 9. I'll see you then." I turned around and walked back to the kitchen without a second glance. While I was waiting for the drinks, my mind wandered back to the old times again.

-Flashback-

I was on set talking to Darren when the director, Matt Lang, came up to us. "So, next up is kissing scene with Toby and Sami."

I blushed and we both awkwardly smiled at each other. We knew that we would come to this point someday. We were majoring in musical theatre, so I had already shared on-screen kisses quite a few people, but it was different with Darren.

I hated to admit it but I had a massive crush on him. We were only friends, but he was always so sweet and hilarious. I didn't want to lose him by admitting my feeling, so I decided to just keep it a secret and wait but kissing him probably wasn't going to improve my situation.

The cameras started to roll and Darren sang the song Sami which we actually wrote together for the show. When he was done, he leaned in and our lips touched. It was still only an on-screen kiss, so not much went on, but it was still an incredible feeling. We broke apart and I suddenly realised how many people were standing around us with lights and cameras. Matt shouted cut and I tried not to blush, but failed. Darren grinned before getting up to talk to Matt.

When he was standing there it almost took my breath away. It seemed like I wouldn't get rid of that crush so fast.

-Flashback end-

"Drinks are ready." Someone told me, and I shoved my thoughts about Darren aside and continued my work until 9 o'clock.

After changing into my casual clothes again, I went outside to meet Darren. He looked guilty, and sad.

"Well, I'm here. So, what's going on?"

A/N

Hello! This was the first chapter of Home. I know Darren comes off quite weird, but you'll know why in chapter 2. Thanks for reading. I'd appreciate a review because this is my first fanfiction.