Authors note: So I've been wanting to write this fan fic for a while but I never got inspiration enough to. This is my first time submitting anything so please take it easy on me as I am a newbie. The chapters are based off the song "Intensity in Ten Cities – Chiodos. If you've never heard the song, it's okay but it's a good song so you should listen to it.

Disclaimer: I do not own Glee in any way.

Chapter One

I'm Not the One That You Want; I'll Only Let You Down

Quinn checked her eyeliner and lipstick in the bathroom mirror before turning to leave, but there was someone else standing in her way. Of course Rachel freaking Berry had to just waltz her way into one of the many bathrooms at the school. What could she possibly want now? Quinn had already told her she wasn't coming to the wedding and was not changing her mind.

"May I help you Rachel?" Quinn's tone was bitter sweet. Rachel stared at Quinn with a look of defeat on her face.

"I just want to try and understand why you won't support my wedding with Finn. If it's because Finn has many flaws and I deserve better, then I must simply say you are quite wrong. Finn is a wonderful guy and he's sweet and he loves me, more than I could say for many people."

"But he isn't the only person who loves you, Rach." Quinn said, staring longingly into her eyes. "There are millions of people in this world who would die to love you, who would be by your side through everything and never leave you. Can you tell me how many times Finn has left your side, Rach?"

The brunette was baffled. She couldn't find any words to reply so she just shook her head upon noticing a determined glint in Quinn's hazel eyes.

"Exactly, and you can't count them all because there are too many." Quinn made her way past Rachel before turning around. "I know you think you love him but maybe you just love the idea of him." With that said, Quinn stalked out of the bathroom, leaving behind a very unsure Rachel in her wake.

She hadn't seen her words to Rachel coming, but then again, she never understood the control Rachel had on her. It was like Rachel brought out the side of Quinn that was soft and vulnerable while she tried so hard to fabricate all these walls, these dungeon walls to keep her inner self away from the rest of the world. And now Rachel just ruins it. She loves the brunette but hates her for that. There are just far too many things Quinn loves about Rachel, and she couldn't say all of them if she tried. Just like all the times Finn left, there are too many, and she wouldn't let herself anyway.

Forcing Rachel out of her thoughts, Quinn shoved her books into her locker and ran outside to her car. She turned on her iPod system and began singing along softly to one of her favourite songs. "I'm not the one that you want, I'll only let you down…" she stopped singing as she noticed the brunette come running out of the school building before getting into the one and only Frankenteen's truck. She gritted her teeth together.

I will not be out done by Finn fucking Hudson. I am Lucy Quinn Fabray and I do not step down to pathetic boys like Finn Hudson. Quinn snatched her phone off the passenger seat and sent Rachel a text.

Rachel's phone went off in her lap and she checked it eagerly. She didn't get a lot of texts, especially from Quinn Fabray. She read the words under her breath. "I've decided that even though I do not 100% support you marrying the giant oaf, we are friends and friends are there for one another." Rachel smiled and shot Quinn a text back.

Okay Quinn, that's awesome! I have a date scheduled for picking out bridesmaids dresses and my dress. Will you attend the bridesmaids shop with the rest of the New Directions girls and me?

Quinn read the text out loud and typed a quick reply. If she was being honest, she had to erase it several times before deciding to send it.

Sounds great Rachel, I can't wait to see how stunning and beautiful you look in a wedding dress.

Rachel blushed at the comment and shot a text back.

Okay Quinn, we are going a week from today. So meet us at the wedding dresses shop?

Yeah, sure thing Rach. :)

Quinn's sudden change of mind worried Rachel. It scared her that they would have issues later on down the road of resentment and hate. However, she pushed the worry away because she was happy: Quinn Fabray was coming to her wedding and, while she didn't support it, she was being an amazing friend. Rachel felt a pang of butterflies and didn't understand why. Probably because Finn started belting out a song to her on their drive to Breadstix.

With a determined composure and a smile gracing her features, Quinn got out of her car and went inside her house. "Mom, I'm home." She noticed the stained cup on the coffee table. "I'm going to Santana's for a bit, I'll be back later." And just as quickly as she came, she headed out the door and got back in her car. If Quinn could trust anyone with this plan she had hatched, she knew Santana would be the one. Finn Hudson, you are going down.