Hello hello. I had the sudden urge to write this story after watching "Funk" for the twentieth time. I'm not sure how close I will follow with the show. I may just borrow a couple of ideas here and there. Yes this is a Faberry fic, so just prepare yourself for the future. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Reviews are always appreciated.

"This is a man's mans world…"

The lyrics echoed in Quinn's ears as she walked into an empty classroom. Ever since she had gotten pregnant the world looked completely different. She was carrying around another human life. It was hard to deal with the looks and the whispers, but they were beginning to fade away. All that mattered was the life of the baby girl inside of her.

Although it broke her heart, Quinn knew she couldn't keep her baby. Without any family support or money, she needed to do what would best for the child. Living with Puck kept a roof over her head, but they could never raise a baby together. She wondered how life could change so quickly. New Directions were gearing up for Regionals, and she was eight months pregnant. If someone were to tell her this is how her sophomore year of high school were to play out, she'd straight up laugh in their face.

"Hey Quinn."

Too consumed with her thoughts, Quinn did not notice Mercedes entrance into the room. Quinn admired this girl standing in front of her. All of the whispers and ridicule that Quinn had been experiencing for the past eight months were things Mercedes had been fending off her entire life.

"How do you do it?" Mercedes looked confused. Quinn motioned with her hands, "Everything. The names, the whispers, the hate. How are you not angry?"

"Think about it Quinn, where will that anger get you?"

"I see the way Puck's mom looks at me. I am so embarrassed, but it's all I have."

"You're more than that Quinn. That little girl inside of you will grow up knowing just how strong of a birth mom she had. I can imagine living with Puck can't be easy. We did date for a day or two," both girls laughed, "And that's why I want you to come live with me."

Quinn looked at the other girl in disbelief. She had never been close with Mercedes. They shared a couple friendly moments throughout the year, but Quinn never expected Mercedes to make such an offer.

"I-I.."

"I already asked my mom. Please consider it," Mercedes reached across the table and squeezed Quinn's hand. There were tears in the blond's eyes. Ever since she was kicked out of her own home, she felt like her life would never feel right. In a matter of minutes, Mercedes was making her feel more loved and welcomed than she had in months.

"Thank you so much," Quinn managed to say. Mercedes stood up and motioned to the door.

"Come on, let's go home."

She thought it was going to be awkward telling Puck about her changed living arrangements, but instead there was a look of relief in his eyes. It wasn't hard to understand though. Puck was controlled by his hormones, and due to Quinn's presence, he had yet to get any from anyone. Quinn packed up her belongings and met Mercedes in the driveway.

"See I told you it would be fine."

Quinn smiled at the other girl, and tossed her bag into the back. Mercedes backed out of the driveway and onto the street. Quinn gave a final glance back at her makeshift home. Truth was she missed her real home. She hadn't talked to her mother or father since the night she was kicked out. Quinn was sure they still wanted nothing to do with her. Leaning against the window, Quinn closed her eyes.

She woke up when the engine turned off. They now sat in the driveway of a less familiar looking house. Quinn had never been to Mercedes home before. The nervousness was beginning to rear it's head.

"Coming Quinn?" Mercedes asked from outside the car. Quinn took a deep breath and opened her own door. As soon as the door opened, Quinn was met with the smell of something delicious. She unconsciously licked her lips. Mercedes laughed, "My mom is going to love you."

"Is that you Mercedes!" Footsteps approached from the kitchen and a women resembling Mercedes came into view.

"Why hello hello. You must be Quinn! Absolutely beautiful. You my dear are glowing. Pregnancy is a great look for you."

Quinn smiled uncomfortably and Mercedes stepped in to help her friend. "Yes mom this is Quinn." Mercedes' mother approached the blond and pulled her into a hug. Quinn was very stiff at first, but eventually settled into the embrace.

"Thank you for opening your home to me Mrs. Jones."

"Oh please call me Melinda. Mrs. Jones makes me sound like an accountant." Mercedes rolled her eyes at her mom's banter. Quinn smiled and nodded. "Why don't you show Quinn to her room Cedie and I will go finish up dinner."

Quinn followed Mercedes upstairs, still trying to take in the essence of the home. It had a much different feeling from Puck's houses, and an entirely new feeling from her own home. They passed by two rooms on the journey. Quinn assumed one was Mercedes and the other her moms. Finally they came to a halt at the end of the hallway.

"Here we are. This room has always just been an extra space in our house. I know right now it looks plain and boring, but my mom said this weekend we can go out shopping for things to decorate it."

The room housed a twin bed, desk, and dresser. Along one wall there were two doors, one for the both a closet and bathroom. Turning back to face the other girl Quinn felt herself tearing up again. Damn hormones.

"I can't thank you enough Mercedes."

Mercedes pulled Quinn into a hug. "You are loved Quinn. The world may be hard to deal with at times, but you've always got someone looking out for you.